Inner water pipe assembly

By incorporating descaling materials and a polytetrafluoroethylene coating into the inner water pipe assembly, the problems of scale buildup and corrosion are solved, extending the service life of the inner water pipe and improving the cleaning effect.

CN224140753UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21GUANGDONG JINLI ELECTRIC APPLIANCE MFG CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG JINLI ELECTRIC APPLIANCE MFG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-25
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Over time, scale buildup, blockages, and corrosion can easily accumulate in the water pipes inside a dishwasher, affecting its normal operation and cleaning performance.

Method used

An inner water pipe assembly was designed. The outer wall of the inner water pipe body is fitted with a shell to store descaling material. The release of the descaling material is controlled by a discharge assembly. The scale is cleaned by a mixture of granular citric acid and porous ceramic balls. The inner wall of the inner water pipe body is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene to prevent corrosion.

Benefits of technology

It effectively extends the service life of the inner water pipe, improves cleaning efficiency and heat transfer efficiency, prevents increased water flow resistance, and ensures the normal operation of the inner water pipe.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of dish washing machines, and discloses an inner water pipe assembly which comprises an inner water pipe body, a water inlet is formed in one end of the inner water pipe body, a water outlet is formed in the other end of the inner water pipe body, a shell is installed on the outer wall of the inner water pipe body, and scale removing materials are stored in the shell. A discharging assembly is arranged in the shell and comprises a rotating shaft, the middle of the rotating shaft is rotationally connected to the inner wall of the shell, an impeller and a rotating shell are fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, a sealing ring is installed on the outer side of the rotating shell, and a discharging opening is formed in the rotating shell and the sealing ring in the vertical direction. A discharging pipe is installed under the shell. According to the inner water pipe, the discharging assembly is arranged, in the water discharging process of the inner water pipe body, the descaling material is discharged into the inner water pipe body, scale in the inner water pipe is cleaned through fusion of the descaling material and water, and the service life of the inner water pipe is greatly prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dishwasher technology, and in particular to an internal water pipe assembly. Background Technology

[0002] In modern family life, with the fast pace of life and people's increasing demands for quality of life, the market demand for dishwashers, as a kitchen appliance that can save time and energy, is constantly growing. During the operation of a dishwasher, the internal water pipe is responsible for accurately and stably delivering water to various parts that need to be cleaned, including the nozzles and washing arms, and then draining the wastewater.

[0003] Over time, dishwashers suffer from scale buildup, blockage, and corrosion in their internal water pipes. These problems severely affect the normal operation of the dishwasher. Scale formation not only reduces the inner diameter of the water pipe, increasing water flow resistance and reducing cleaning performance, but also affects the heat transfer efficiency of the water pipe. Therefore, an internal water pipe assembly is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above deficiencies, this utility model provides an internal water pipe assembly, which aims to improve the problems in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an inner water pipe assembly, including an inner water pipe body, an inlet at one end of the inner water pipe body, an outlet at the other end of the inner water pipe body, a shell installed on the outer wall of the inner water pipe body, a descaling material stored inside the shell, and a discharge assembly provided inside the shell.

[0006] The discharge assembly includes a rotating shaft, the middle of which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing. An impeller and a rotating shell are fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. A sealing ring is installed on the outer side of the rotating shell. A discharge port is opened in the vertical direction between the rotating shell and the sealing ring. A discharge pipe is installed directly below the housing, and an electromagnetic one-way valve is installed at the bottom of the discharge pipe.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The interior of the shell is oblique.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The upper side of the shell is provided with a feed port, and the outlet is provided with a sealing cap, which is connected to the outlet by a thread.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The sealing ring abuts against the inner wall of the housing.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The electromagnetic one-way valve opens towards the inside of the inner water pipe body.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The impeller is arranged perpendicular to the water flow direction, and the surface of the impeller is provided with a wear-resistant coating.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The descaling material is a mixture of granular citric acid and porous ceramic balls.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The inner wall of the inner water pipe body is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, by setting up a discharge component, the descaling material is discharged into the interior of the inner water pipe body during the drainage process. The descaling material and water are mixed to clean the scale inside the inner water pipe, which greatly extends the service life of the inner water pipe. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an internal water pipe assembly proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the inner water pipe body of an inner water pipe assembly proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the housing of an internal water pipe assembly proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Legend:

[0027] 1. Inner water pipe body; 2. Inlet; 3. Outlet; 4. Shell; 5. Shaft; 6. Impeller; 7. Rotating shell; 8. Sealing ring; 9. Discharge port; 10. Discharge pipe; 11. Solenoid check valve. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Reference Figures 1-3 This utility model provides an embodiment of an inner water pipe assembly, including an inner water pipe body 1. The inner water pipe body 1 is a key component for conveying cleaning water within a dishwasher. Its internal water flow channel ensures water circulation within the dishwasher, providing the necessary hydraulic conditions for washing dishes. One end of the inner water pipe body 1 has a water inlet 2, which is used to connect to an external water source or the dishwasher's water inlet pipe, allowing cleaning water to smoothly enter the inner water pipe body 1. The other end of the inner water pipe body 1 has a water outlet 3, which discharges the water conveyed through the inner water pipe body 1. Place it inside the dishwasher or other parts that require water to perform the dishwashing operation. The outer wall of the inner water pipe body 1 is equipped with a housing 4. The housing 4 is used to place and discharge the descaling material. The housing 4 contains descaling material, which can effectively remove the scale generated on the inner wall of the inner water pipe body 1 and inside the dishwasher, ensuring the normal operation of the inner water pipe assembly and extending its service life. The housing 4 is equipped with a discharge assembly, which is responsible for controlling the release of the descaling material to achieve the function of periodic descaling of the inner water pipe body 1.

[0030] Reference Figure 3 The discharge assembly includes a rotating shaft 5, which, as a key rotating component, provides power transmission and support for the entire discharge process. The shaft 5 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing 4 at its center. This rotatable connection allows the shaft 5 to rotate stably within the housing 4, ensuring the normal operation of the discharge assembly. An impeller 6 and a rotating shell 7 are fixedly connected to the shaft 5. The impeller 6 drives the shaft 5 to rotate under the action of water flow, while the rotating shell 7, in conjunction with other components, controls the discharge of the descaling material. A sealing ring 8 is installed on the outer side of the rotating shell 7 to prevent leakage of the descaling material. In areas where it is not needed, to ensure the sealing of the discharge assembly, a discharge port 9 is provided vertically on the rotating shell 7 and the sealing ring 8. The discharge port 9 is designed so that when the rotating shell 7 is rotated to a specific position, the descaling material can be discharged through the discharge port 9. A discharge pipe 10 is installed directly below the shell 4. The discharge pipe 10 provides a channel for the descaling material to be discharged from the shell 4 and enter the inner water pipe body 1. An electromagnetic one-way valve 11 is installed at the bottom of the discharge pipe 10. The electromagnetic one-way valve 11 can accurately control the discharge direction and timing of the descaling material under the action of the control signal, and avoid the reverse flow of water.

[0031] Reference Figure 3 The interior of the shell 4 is inclined. The inclined design is conducive to the accumulation of the descaling material towards the discharge port 9 under the action of gravity, making it easier for the descaling material to enter the inner water pipe body 1 through the discharge port 9 and the discharge pipe 10 during the discharge process, thereby improving the discharge efficiency and stability.

[0032] Reference Figure 3 The upper side of the housing 4 is provided with a feed port, which allows users to easily add descaling material into the housing 4, ensuring a reserve of descaling material to maintain the long-term effective descaling function of the discharge component. The outlet 3 is provided with a sealing cap, which is connected to the outlet 3 by a thread. The threaded sealing cap can be easily opened and closed when maintenance or inspection of the outlet 3 is required, while ensuring the sealing of the outlet 3 under normal working conditions to prevent leakage and other abnormalities.

[0033] Reference Figure 3 The sealing ring 8 and the inner wall of the housing 4 abut against each other, and this tight contact effectively prevents the descaling material from leaking out from the gap between the rotating shell 7 and the housing 4. This ensures the sealing of the discharge assembly during operation and prevents the descaling material leakage from adversely affecting other parts of the dishwasher.

[0034] Reference Figure 3 The electromagnetic check valve 11 opens towards the inside of the inner water pipe body 1, ensuring that the descaling material can be accurately discharged into the inner water pipe body 1 when the electromagnetic check valve 11 is open. This prevents backflow into the discharge pipe 10 or other unwanted areas, thus ensuring that the descaling material can effectively remove scale from the inner water pipe body 1.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 The impeller 6 is positioned perpendicular to the water flow direction. This vertical positioning allows the impeller 6 to receive the impact force of the water flow to the maximum extent, effectively converting the kinetic energy of the water flow into rotational power. Furthermore, the impeller 6 has a wear-resistant coating on its surface. This coating reduces wear on the impeller 6 during long-term contact with water flow and potential impurities, extending its service life and ensuring the stable operation of the discharge assembly.

[0036] Reference Figures 1-3 The descaling material is a mixture of granular citric acid and porous ceramic balls. Citric acid has excellent scale-dissolving ability, reacting chemically with calcium and magnesium ions in the scale to decompose and remove it. The porous ceramic balls increase the overall surface area of ​​the descaling material, which helps the citric acid to work more effectively and also adsorbs some impurities generated during the descaling process, thus improving the descaling effect.

[0037] Reference Figure 2The inner wall of the inner water pipe body 1 is coated with a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coating. The PTFE coating has extremely low surface energy, allowing water to flow more smoothly within the inner water pipe body 1, reducing water flow resistance and improving the dishwasher's cleaning efficiency. Simultaneously, it also has excellent corrosion resistance, preventing the inner water pipe body 1 from being corroded by chemicals that may be present in the water, thus extending its service life.

[0038] Working principle: When supplying water to the dishwasher using the internal water pipe structure, the inlet 2 is connected to the external water supply or the dishwasher's water inlet pipe, and the outlet 3 is connected to the dishwasher's internal cavity or other parts requiring water. Then, the water flow is turned on. As the water flows inside the internal water pipe body 1, the flow rate drives the impeller 6 to rotate. The rotation of the impeller 6 drives the rotating shaft 5 to rotate. When the rotating shaft 5 rotates, it drives the rotating shell 7 and the sealing ring 8 to rotate. When the discharge port 9 at the bottom of the rotating shell 7 and the sealing ring 8 rotates into the vertical shell 4, the descaling material inside the shell 4 is discharged into the discharge pipe 10 under the action of the inclined structure inside the shell 4 and gravity. At this time, if it is the first wash, the electromagnetic one-way valve 11 will open to discharge the descaling material and clean the scale inside the internal water pipe body 1. If it is not the first wash, it will not open. The descaling material cleans the scale on the inner wall of the internal water pipe body 1 and flows out through the water flow.

[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An internal water pipe assembly comprising an internal water pipe body (1), characterized in that: The inner water pipe body (1) has an inlet (2) at one end and an outlet (3) at the other end. The inner water pipe body (1) has a shell (4) installed on its outer wall. The shell (4) contains descaling material and a discharge assembly is provided inside the shell (4). The discharge assembly includes a rotating shaft (5), which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing (4) at its center. An impeller (6) and a rotating shell (7) are fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (5). A sealing ring (8) is installed on the outer side of the rotating shell (7). A discharge port (9) is opened in the vertical direction between the rotating shell (7) and the sealing ring (8). A discharge pipe (10) is installed directly below the housing (4). An electromagnetic check valve (11) is installed at the bottom of the discharge pipe (10).

2. An inner tube assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The interior of the shell (4) is oblique.

3. An inner tube assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The upper side of the housing (4) is provided with a feed inlet, and the outlet (3) is provided with a sealing cap, which is connected to the outlet (3) by a thread.

4. An inner tube assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The sealing ring (8) and the inner wall of the housing (4) abut against each other.

5. An inner tube assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The electromagnetic one-way valve (11) opens towards the inside of the inner water pipe body (1).

6. An inner tube assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The impeller (6) is arranged perpendicular to the water flow direction, and the surface of the impeller (6) is provided with a wear-resistant coating.

7. An inner tube assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The descaling material is a mixture of granular citric acid and porous ceramic balls.

8. An inner tube assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the inner water pipe body (1) is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene.