Refrigerating water device and water outlet device

By designing a water inlet pipe and a water baffle structure to match in the chilled water device, the problem of low cold water replacement rate was solved, and the effect of more cold water output and stable water temperature was achieved.

CN224094722UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07XIAMEN BAILIN WATER PURIFICATION TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-10
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing under-seat refrigerated sparkling water machines have a low cold water replacement rate. The rapid mixing of room temperature water and cold water causes the cold water temperature to rise quickly, which cannot meet users' needs for low-temperature water.

Method used

Design a cooling water device that forms a water passage gap by cooperating with the water outlet end of the inlet pipe and the water baffle groove to make the water flow evenly distributed. Combined with the structure of the water baffle plate and the water baffle groove, the mixing speed of hot and cold water is slowed down. It is also equipped with a temperature sensor and an exhaust channel to control the water temperature to stabilize.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the efficiency of cold water replacement, ensuring a larger output of cold water and a stable water temperature, thus meeting users' needs for low-temperature water use.

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Abstract

The water refrigerating device comprises a body with a cavity, a refrigerating device is arranged in the cavity, a water inlet pipe is arranged above the body, the water outlet end of the water inlet pipe can stretch into the cavity, a water blocking groove is further formed in the cavity, and the water blocking groove is communicated with the refrigerating device. The water blocking groove can prevent water flow of the water inlet pipe from directly flushing the cavity, the water outlet end of the water inlet pipe can be matched with the water blocking groove so that the water flow of the water inlet pipe can overflow into the cavity from the water blocking groove after flowing into the water blocking groove, and a water outlet pipe capable of being connected with the cavity in a matched mode is arranged below the cavity. The refrigeration water device can prevent water flow from directly flushing treated cold water, so that the cold water replacement efficiency is higher, and more cold water is discharged.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a cooling water device and a water outlet device. Background Technology

[0002] Because under-counter refrigerated sparkling water machines use a squeezing method to dispense cold water, the cold water replacement rate is very low. Currently, most high-flow cold beverage machines on the market use energy storage cold water tanks, and their water dispensing generally adopts a squeezing structure. In existing squeezing structures, the room temperature water entering directly impacts the cold water at the bottom, meaning that the room temperature water quickly reaches the outlet below. This causes the room temperature water and cold water to mix too quickly, resulting in the already cooled cold water temperature rising too rapidly. Consequently, the cold water output is very low and cannot meet the user's demand for low-temperature water. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a cooling water device and a water outlet device.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A cooling water device and a water outlet device include a body having a cavity, a cooling device being disposed within the cavity, an inlet pipe being disposed above the body, the outlet end of the inlet pipe being able to extend into the cavity, a water baffle being disposed within the cavity, the water baffle being able to prevent water from the inlet pipe from directly impacting the cavity, the outlet end of the inlet pipe being able to cooperate with the water baffle, so that water from the inlet pipe flows into the water baffle and then overflows from the water baffle into the cavity, and a water outlet pipe being disposed below the cavity and being able to cooperate and connect with the cavity.

[0006] In this embodiment of the utility model, the outlet end of the water inlet pipe can extend into the water-blocking groove, and a water-passing gap is formed between the water inlet pipe and the water-blocking groove, so that the water flow in the water inlet pipe can flow into the cavity after passing through the water gap.

[0007] In this embodiment of the invention, the diameter of the water-blocking groove is larger than the large diameter of the water inlet pipe.

[0008] In this embodiment of the invention, a baffle plate is provided above the cavity, and a baffle groove is provided on the baffle plate.

[0009] In this embodiment of the invention, an exhaust channel is provided on the side wall above the cavity, and a float ball that can block the exhaust is provided in the exhaust channel.

[0010] In this embodiment of the utility model, the exhaust channel includes an air inlet and an air outlet, and a floating space is formed between the air inlet and the air outlet. The float is set in the floating space, and the upward movement of the float can block the air outlet.

[0011] In this embodiment of the invention, a sealing ring that can cooperate with the float is provided on the inner circumference of the air outlet.

[0012] In this embodiment of the invention, a sensor capable of detecting the water temperature inside the cavity is also included, and the sensor can be mounted inside the cavity via a baffle plate.

[0013] In this embodiment of the invention, a heat insulation layer is also provided on the outer periphery of the main body.

[0014] This utility model also discloses another technical feature:

[0015] A water outlet device, comprising the aforementioned chilled water device.

[0016] This utility model discloses a cooling water device and a water outlet device, which have the following beneficial effects: by optimizing the water distribution structure and drainage design, the mixing speed of room temperature water and cold water is significantly reduced, the cold water replacement efficiency is improved, and the cold water output is increased. Specifically, by placing the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe at the top of the cavity and placing the baffle plate directly below the water inlet pipe, the impact force of the incoming water is released, avoiding direct impact on the cold water at the bottom. A circular baffle groove is designed on the baffle plate, so that the incoming water forms a water curtain after passing through the circular baffle groove, forming a layer with the cold water in the cavity, and evenly compressing the cold water. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", 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 component 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.

[0023] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0024] 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0026] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the device includes a main body 1 (also known as a cold water tank), an insulation layer 2, a water inlet pipe 3, a water baffle 4, a water baffle groove 5 (whose cross-section can be circular), a water outlet pipe 6, an exhaust channel 7, an air inlet 8, an air outlet 9, a floating space 10, a float ball 11, a sealing ring 12, a refrigeration module 13, and a temperature sensor 14.

[0027] First, the main body 1 is the core component of this invention, containing multiple functional components to achieve efficient cold water replacement and stable water temperature control. An insulation layer 2 is provided on the exterior of the main body 1. This insulation layer 2 can be made of a material with high thermal conductivity, effectively reducing cold loss and maintaining a stable internal water temperature. The thickness of the insulation layer 2 can be adjusted according to actual usage requirements to adapt to different environmental conditions.

[0028] The water inlet pipe 3 is located at the top of the main body 1, with one end outside the main body 1 and the other end extending into the top of the inner cavity of the main body 1. The external port of the water inlet pipe 3 is connected to the water supply system to introduce room temperature water into the main body 1. The inner diameter of the water inlet pipe 3 is designed according to the water flow rate and water pressure to ensure that the water can flow smoothly into the main body 1. The outlet end of the water inlet pipe 3 can extend into the water baffle 5 provided on the baffle plate 4. The diameter of the water baffle 5 is larger than the diameter of the water inlet pipe 3, ensuring that the water flow does not directly impact the bottom of the main body 1, but flows into the water baffle 5 first.

[0029] A baffle plate 4 is installed inside the body 1 to separate different areas and prevent water from directly impacting the bottom of the body 1, thereby slowing down the mixing speed of hot and cold water. A baffle groove 5 is installed on the baffle plate 4. The diameter of the baffle groove 5 is larger than the diameter of the inlet pipe 3, ensuring that the outlet end of the inlet pipe 3 can extend into the baffle groove 5. A water passage gap 15 is formed between the inlet pipe 3 and the baffle groove 5. Water flows evenly into the baffle groove 5 through this gap and then overflows from the baffle groove 5 to the periphery of the body 1's inner cavity. A gap is provided between the top of the baffle groove 5 and the top of the body 1, forming a water channel to ensure that the water flow can be evenly distributed around the water tank, preventing localized impacts that could cause the hot and cold water to mix too quickly.

[0030] When room temperature water enters the main body 1 through the inlet pipe 3, the water flow first flows into the baffle trough 5. Since the diameter of the baffle trough 5 is larger than the diameter of the inlet pipe 3, the water flow is evenly dispersed within the baffle trough 5, forming multiple small water columns. These small water columns are evenly distributed around the inner cavity of the main body 1 through the water passage gap between the inlet pipe 3 and the baffle trough 5. In this way, the water pressure is evenly distributed, preventing the water flow from directly impacting the bottom of the main body 1, thereby slowing down the mixing speed of hot and cold water and improving the cold water replacement efficiency.

[0031] Furthermore, a water outlet pipe 6 is provided at the bottom of the main body 1 for discharging the treated cold water. The water outlet pipe 6 is located at the bottom of the main body 1.

[0032] An exhaust channel 7 is provided on the upper side wall of the main body 1 to expel air from inside the main body 1. The exhaust channel 7 includes an air inlet 8 and an air outlet 9, forming a floating space 10 in the middle. A float 11 is provided in the floating space 10. When the water level rises, the float 11 floats up and blocks the air outlet 9, preventing water from flowing out of the cavity. A sealing ring 12 is provided on the inner circumference of the air outlet 9, which cooperates with the float 11 to enhance the sealing effect.

[0033] The main body 1 is also equipped with a refrigeration module 13 for cooling water, which can use a condenser tube.

[0034] Temperature sensor 14 is mounted inside the main body 1 via baffle 4 to monitor the water temperature in the cavity in real time and feed the data back to the control system. The design of temperature sensor 14 ensures that it can accurately measure the water temperature at different water levels, thereby achieving precise temperature control. The control system adjusts the working state of the cooling module 13 based on the feedback data from temperature sensor 14 to maintain the water temperature inside the main body 1 within the set range.

[0035] During operation, when room temperature water enters the main body 1 through the inlet pipe 3, the water flow first flows into the baffle trough 5. The baffle trough 5 evenly disperses the water flow, forming multiple small water columns. These small water columns are evenly distributed around the inner cavity of the main body 1 through the water passage gap between the inlet pipe 3 and the baffle trough 5. The water pressure is evenly distributed, preventing the water flow from directly impacting the bottom of the main body 1, thereby slowing down the mixing speed of hot and cold water.

[0036] The structural design of this utility model allows water to be evenly distributed around the inner cavity of the main body 1, avoiding the problem of excessively rapid mixing of hot and cold water caused by localized impacts. This device not only effectively solves the shortcomings of existing technologies but also has advantages such as simple structure, convenient operation, and easy maintenance, possessing high practical value and market prospects. Specifically: To address the defects and shortcomings of existing technologies, a cold water distribution structure is provided. The single water column entering the tank is evenly dispersed through a circular baffle groove, ensuring that the incoming water pressure is evenly distributed around the water tank. Then, the cold water inside the tank is evenly squeezed, causing the hot and cold water to be discharged evenly in layers. This makes fuller use of the water tank volume and results in higher cold water replacement efficiency.

[0037] This utility model also discloses another technical feature:

[0038] A water outlet device, including the aforementioned chilled water device, can improve the efficiency of heat exchange and ensure that the prepared chilled water is not heated up too quickly, making it convenient for people to use the chilled water.

[0039] The foregoing description illustrates and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. As previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or related technical or knowledge. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cooling water device, comprising a body having a cavity, wherein a cooling device is disposed within the cavity, characterized in that, A water inlet pipe is provided on the top of the main body, and the outlet end of the water inlet pipe can extend into the cavity. A water baffle groove is also provided in the cavity to prevent the water from the water inlet pipe from directly hitting the cavity. The outlet end of the water inlet pipe can cooperate with the water baffle groove so that the water from the water inlet pipe flows into the water baffle groove and then overflows from the water baffle groove into the cavity. A water outlet pipe that can be connected to the cavity is provided at the bottom of the cavity.

2. The cooling water device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outlet end of the water inlet pipe can extend into the water-blocking groove, and a water-passing gap is formed between the water inlet pipe and the water-blocking groove, so that the water in the water inlet pipe can flow into the cavity after passing through the water gap.

3. A cooling water device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The diameter of the water-blocking groove is larger than the large diameter of the water inlet pipe.

4. A cooling water device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, A baffle plate is provided above the cavity, and a water-blocking groove is provided on the baffle plate.

5. A cooling water device according to claim 4, characterized in that, An exhaust channel is provided on the side wall above the cavity, and a float ball is provided in the exhaust channel to block the exhaust.

6. A cooling water device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The exhaust channel includes an air inlet and an air outlet, and a floating space is formed between the air inlet and the air outlet. The float is set in the floating space, and the upward movement of the float can block the air outlet.

7. A cooling water device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The vent hole is equipped with a sealing ring that can cooperate with the float.

8. A cooling water device according to any one of claims 5-7, characterized in that, It also includes a sensor that can detect the temperature of the water inside the cavity, and the sensor can be mounted inside the cavity via a baffle plate.

9. A cooling water device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the body is also provided with a heat insulation layer.

10. A water outlet device, characterized in that, Includes a chilled water device as described in any one of claims 1-9.