Damping flip cover structure and under-kitchen water softener

Abstract

The utility model discloses a damping flip cover structure which is used for a water softener and is characterized in that a high cover of the water softener covers the top of a main body of the water softener, a concave part is formed on a slope surface on one side of the top of the high cover, and a first opening is formed in the concave part; the salt adding opening assembly is accommodated in the concave part and covers the concave part; the damping rotating shaft penetrates through the controller rear cover to form fixed connection, and rotating shafts at two ends are fixed on the salt adding port assembly; the controller rear cover can cover the salt adding opening assembly and rotates around the damping rotating shaft to open or close the salt adding opening assembly; the water softener flip cover is arranged on the controller rear cover in a covering mode and can act along with the controller rear cover. The device can be slowly switched on and off or suspended at any required position according to requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water treatment, and in particular to a damping flip-top structure and an under-sink water softener having the damping flip-top structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, the popularity of water softeners is increasing. Not only are large-scale water softening systems becoming more common, but various small under-sink water softeners are also entering households. Higher demands are being placed on the ease of installation and operation of water softeners. Because water softeners are connected to the plumbing during installation, they are generally difficult to move during subsequent use. However, water softeners require maintenance after a period of use. Improving the ease of disassembly and maintenance of water softeners is a key design direction for water softeners.

[0003] In existing under-sink water softeners, the flip-top design mostly uses rigid plastic parts, sliding rollers, spring clips, or plastic slots. In these designs, the rotating components are fixed, friction cannot be controlled, the flip-top lacks a smooth feel and damping, and the flip-top can only be opened to its maximum position, unable to stop at any desired location, which is very inconvenient. When closing the flip-top, due to its weight, it closes quickly, easily pinching fingers. Especially during salt addition, the inability to stop the salt-adding lid is very detrimental to the operation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model description section introduces a series of simplified concepts, all of which are simplifications of existing technologies in the field, and will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This utility model description section is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to provide a damped flip-top structure that can slowly open and close or hover at any desired position as needed. It also provides an under-sink water softener with the aforementioned damped flip-top structure.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a damping flip cover structure, comprising:

[0007] The water softener has a top cover 15, which is installed on the top of the water softener body 16. A recess is formed on one side of the top slope, and a first opening 153 is formed in the recess.

[0008] Salt inlet assembly 14, which is housed in the recess, and a cover is fitted onto the recess;

[0009] The damping shaft 12 passes through the controller back cover 111 to form a fixed connection, and its two ends are fixed to the salt inlet assembly 14.

[0010] The controller back cover 111 can be mounted on the salt inlet assembly 14 and rotated around the damping shaft 12 to open or close the salt inlet assembly 14.

[0011] The water softener flip cover 11 is mounted on the controller back cover 111 and can move together with the controller back cover 111.

[0012] Preferably, the damping flip-top structure is further improved, and the water softener top cover 15 is formed as a convex top structure with side walls.

[0013] Preferably, the damping flip structure is further improved by including:

[0014] Front decorative panel 151, which is arranged on the front side wall of the water softener's high cover;

[0015] The rear decorative panel 152 is arranged on the other side of the sloping surface of the top of the water softener cover and on the rear side wall of the water softener cover.

[0016] Preferably, in a further improvement to the damping flip-top structure, the salt inlet assembly 14 includes:

[0017] A connecting frame 14.1 is fixed to the recess, which has a second opening 154.

[0018] A guide portion 14.2 is formed below the connecting frame 14.1 around the second opening 154 and is inserted into the first opening 153.

[0019] Preferably, the damping flip cover structure is further improved such that the damping shaft 12 is fixedly connected to the controller back cover 111 and the connecting frame 14.1 through the connecting plate 17.

[0020] Preferably, the damping flip structure is further improved by making the damping pivot 12 an adjustable damping pivot.

[0021] A damping adjustable shaft is a key component that enables precise control of the movement of a mechanical system.

[0022] Adjustable damping hinges utilize the principle of friction, for example, by generating friction through the compression between shims. The magnitude of this friction depends on the number of shims and the tightness of the nut. A typical example is a laptop hinge.

[0023] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention also provides an under-sink water softener, which has a damping flip-top structure as described in any one of the above-mentioned claims, wherein the damping flip-top structure is mounted on the main body 16 of the water softener.

[0024] When maintaining a water softener (especially during salt addition), the flip-top cover is inconvenient to open and close. In confined spaces, the flip-top cover cannot be held open at a small angle, making salt addition difficult. Furthermore, there is no assist in closing the cover, which can easily pinch fingers. This invention utilizes a damping adjustable shaft to provide damping for the controller's rear cover opening and closing. The damping can be adjusted as needed to allow the controller's rear cover to open and close slowly, or to be held at any desired position, thus overcoming the shortcomings of existing technology. It is particularly suitable for salt addition; after the controller's rear cover is opened and held, repeated salt additions can be performed, avoiding the cumbersome operation of opening the salt addition cover every time. The opening and closing of this invention is very smooth; the controller's rear cover can be easily flipped, requiring very little effort. Reverse damping is also provided when closing the cover, assisting in closing and allowing the cover to be held at any position. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings are intended to illustrate the general characteristics of the methods, structures, and / or materials used in specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention, supplementing the description in the specification. However, these drawings are schematic diagrams not drawn to scale and may not accurately reflect the precise structural or performance characteristics of any of the given embodiments. The drawings should not be construed as limiting or restricting the range of numerical values ​​or properties covered by the exemplary embodiments of the present invention. The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly mechanism of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of the end of the damping adjustable rotating shaft of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the damping adjustable rotating shaft connecting plate of this utility model.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0030] Water softener flip cover 11

[0031] Controller back cover 111

[0032] Damped shaft 12

[0033] Salt inlet assembly 14

[0034] Connection frame 14.1

[0035] Guiding section 14.2

[0036] Soft water machine with high cover 15

[0037] Front trim panel 151

[0038] Rear trim panel 152

[0039] First opening 153

[0040] Second opening 154

[0041] Water softener body 16. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can fully understand other advantages and technical effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be applied based on different viewpoints, with various modifications or changes made without departing from the overall design concept of the utility model. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The following exemplary embodiments of this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the specific embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of this utility model thorough and complete, and to fully convey the technical solutions of these exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. It should be understood that when an element is referred to as "connected" or "combined" to another element, the element can be directly connected or combined to the other element, or there may be intermediate elements. The difference is that when an element is referred to as "directly connected" or "directly combined" to another element, there are no intermediate elements. Throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals always denote the same elements.

[0043] First embodiment;

[0044] refer to Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides a damping flip-top structure for use in a water softener, comprising:

[0045] The water softener has a top cover 15, which is installed on the top of the water softener body 16. A recess is formed on one side of the top slope, and a first opening 153 is formed in the recess.

[0046] Salt inlet assembly 14, which is housed in the recess, and a cover is fitted onto the recess;

[0047] The damping shaft 12 passes through the controller back cover 111 to form a fixed connection, and its two ends are fixed to the salt inlet assembly 14; the damping shaft 12 is preferably a damping adjustable shaft;

[0048] The controller back cover 111 can be mounted on the salt inlet assembly 14 and rotated around the damping shaft 12 to open or close the salt inlet assembly 14.

[0049] The water softener flip cover 11 is mounted on the controller rear cover 111 and can move together with the controller rear cover 111.

[0050] Front decorative panel 151, which is arranged on the front side wall of the water softener's high cover;

[0051] The rear decorative panel 152 is arranged on the other side of the sloping surface of the top of the water softener cover and on the rear side wall of the water softener cover.

[0052] The water softener's top cover 15 is formed as a convex top structure with side walls.

[0053] Alternatively, this utility model provides a salt inlet assembly 14 that can be used in the first embodiment described above, comprising:

[0054] A connecting frame 14.1 is fixed to the recess, which has a second opening 154.

[0055] The optional connecting frame 14.1 can be fixed to the first opening 153 by clips or screws;

[0056] A guide portion 14.2, which is formed below the connecting frame 14.1 around the second opening 154, is inserted into the first opening 153, which is used for salt addition guidance.

[0057] The front end of the controller back cover 111 can be connected to the connecting frame 14.1 by a snap fastener. When the controller back cover 111 needs to be closed, the controller back cover 111 is fixed to the connecting frame 14.1 by the snap fastener. When the controller back cover 111 needs to be opened, simply open the snap fastener, and the controller back cover 111 can be suspended in the desired position by rotating the damping shaft.

[0058] Optional, for reference Figure 2 As shown, this utility model provides a method for connecting the damping shaft 12 to the controller back cover 111 in the first embodiment described above. The damping shaft 12 is fixedly connected to the controller back cover 111 and the connecting frame 14.1 through the connecting plate 17.

[0059] Second embodiment;

[0060] This utility model provides an under-sink water softener, which has the damping flip-top structure described in the first embodiment above.

[0061] Furthermore, it should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," etc., may be used herein to describe different elements, components, regions, layers, and / or portions, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or portions should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or portion from another element, component, region, layer, or portion. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of exemplary embodiments according to this utility model, the first element, component, region, layer, or portion discussed below may also be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or portion.

[0062] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. It will also be understood that, unless expressly defined herein, terms such as those defined in a general dictionary shall be interpreted as having the meaning consistent with their meaning in the relevant field context, and not as having an idealized or overly formal meaning.

[0063] The present invention has been described in detail above through specific embodiments and examples, but these are not intended to limit the present invention. Many modifications and improvements can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the principles of the present invention, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A damped flip cover structure for a water softener, characterized by, The water softener high cover (15) is arranged on the top of the water softener body (16), and a recess is formed on the side slope of the top of the water softener high cover (15), and a first opening (153) is formed in the recess. The salt adding opening assembly (14) is arranged in the recess and covers the recess. The damping rotating shaft (12) is fixedly connected through the controller rear cover (111), and the two ends of the damping rotating shaft (12) are fixedly connected to the salt adding opening assembly (14). The controller rear cover (111) is arranged on the salt adding opening assembly (14) and rotates around the damping rotating shaft (12) to open or close the salt adding opening assembly (14). The water softener flip cover (11) is arranged on the controller rear cover (111) and moves with the controller rear cover (111). The water softener high cover (15) is formed as a convex top structure with a side wall.

2. The damping flip structure of claim 1, wherein Further comprising:

3. The damping flip structure of claim 2, wherein, The front decorative plate (151) is arranged on the front side wall of the water softener high cover. The rear decorative plate (152) is arranged on the other side slope of the top of the water softener high cover and the rear side wall of the water softener high cover. The salt adding opening assembly (14) comprises:

4. The damped flip cover structure of claim 1, wherein, The connecting frame (14.1) is fixedly connected to the recess and is provided with a second opening (154). The guide part (14.2) is arranged below the connecting frame (14.1) around the second opening (154) and is inserted into the first opening (153). The damping rotating shaft (12) is fixedly connected to the controller rear cover (111) and the connecting frame (14.1) through the connecting plate (17).

5. The damped flip cover structure of claim 1, wherein The damping rotating shaft (12) is a damping adjustable rotating shaft.

6. The damped flip cover structure of claim 1, wherein The damping flip cover structure is arranged on the water softener body (16).

7. An under-the-counter water softener having the damping flipper structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that ​

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