Cooling container and drinking water equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a cooling container and drinking water equipment. The cooling container comprises a container body used for containing liquid, and a liquid inlet communicated with an inner cavity of the container body is formed in the wall face of the container body; the cooling flow channel is arranged on the container body and provided with a flow channel inlet and a flow channel outlet, the flow channel inlet is used for being communicated with a water source, and the flow channel outlet is communicated with the liquid inlet. According to the cooling container provided by the embodiment, the to-be-cooled liquid needs to flow through the cooling flow channel to be cooled and then can enter the inner cavity of the container body through the liquid inlet, so that the temperature of the liquid in the container body is not too high, the liquid in the container body can be rapidly reduced to the temperature or the set temperature suitable for drinking of a user, the cooling time is shortened, and the user experience is improved. And a user can conveniently and quickly drink the liquid in the container body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drinking water equipment, specifically to a cooling container and a drinking water device. Background Technology

[0002] In most current water dispensers, the water in the inner tank, after boiling, typically takes a considerable amount of time to cool to a suitable drinking temperature. Natural cooling usually takes more than two hours, which is not conducive to quick drinking. To address this, related technologies have proposed cooling the boiling water in the inner tank, but this still takes a long time and has low cooling efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a cooling container and a drinking water device that can quickly cool liquids, thereby facilitating quick drinking for users.

[0004] A first aspect of this utility model provides a cooling container, comprising: a container body for containing liquid, wherein a liquid inlet is provided on the wall of the container body and communicates with the inner cavity of the container body; and a cooling channel disposed on the container body, having a channel inlet and a channel outlet, wherein the channel inlet is used to connect to a water source and the channel outlet is connected to the liquid inlet.

[0005] The cooling container provided in this embodiment requires the liquid to be cooled by flowing through the cooling channel before it can enter the inner cavity of the container body through the inlet. This prevents the liquid temperature in the container body from becoming too high, which helps to quickly reduce the liquid temperature in the container body to a temperature suitable for the user's drinking or the set temperature, shortens the cooling time, and makes it convenient for the user to quickly drink the liquid in the container body.

[0006] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cooling channels are distributed along the height of the container, and the length of the cooling channels is greater than the height of the container. In this way, the cooling channels greatly extend the liquid's flow path, facilitating heat exchange between the liquid and the cooling channels, thereby reducing the liquid temperature. This allows the liquid in the container to quickly cool to a suitable drinking temperature or a set temperature, improving the user experience.

[0007] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cooling channels are spirally distributed around the outer periphery of the container. The longer cooling channels facilitate thorough heat exchange between the liquid and the cooling channels, resulting in better liquid temperature reduction and faster cooling.

[0008] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cooling container further includes a cooling element capable of cooling the cooling channels.

[0009] In these embodiments, the cooling container also includes a cooling element that cools the cooling channel. Compared to simply extending the liquid's flow path through the cooling channel, this can accelerate the cooling process and quickly lower the liquid to a suitable drinking temperature or a set temperature, making it convenient for the user to drink quickly.

[0010] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cooling element includes a cooling fan for air cooling the cooling channels.

[0011] In these embodiments, the cooling channels are cooled by a cooling fan, resulting in good cooling performance. Furthermore, in addition to cooling the cooling channels, the cooling fan can simultaneously cool the container body, which greatly accelerates the liquid cooling rate. This allows the liquid in the container to quickly drop to a suitable drinking temperature or the set temperature, facilitating rapid consumption. Moreover, the cooling fan has a simple structure and is inexpensive.

[0012] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cooling element includes a thermoelectric cooler covering the outer wall of the cooling channel. This provides good cooling performance and occupies little space. Moreover, compared to cooling fans, it produces no noise during the cooling process, resulting in a better user experience.

[0013] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cooling container further includes: a container shell, a container body disposed within the container shell, a cooling air channel forming between the container shell and the container body, and a vent on the container shell connecting the cooling air channel to the outside. A cooling channel and a cooling fan are disposed within the cooling air channel. Thus, the container shell not only conceals the cooling channel and cooling fan, ensuring the aesthetic appearance of the cooling container, but also limits the size of the cooling air channel, thereby facilitating sufficient airflow through the cooling channel and improving cooling efficiency. In addition, the container shell surrounding the container body prevents users from directly contacting the cooling channel and suffering burns.

[0014] Furthermore, in some embodiments, heat sinks are provided on the outer wall of the cooling channel. The design of the heat sinks can accelerate the heat exchange between the cooling channel and the external environment, which is beneficial to accelerating the cooling rate of the liquid in the cooling channel.

[0015] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the liquid inlet is located on the lower part of the side wall of the container; or the liquid inlet is located on the upper part of the side wall of the container, and an extension tube extending from the liquid inlet to the bottom of the container is also provided in the inner cavity of the container. With this design, if the liquid in the container flows out in reverse through the liquid inlet, the liquid can be extracted even if the liquid level in the container is low, avoiding a large amount of liquid residue in the container.

[0016] A second aspect of this utility model provides a drinking water device, which includes: a body; an inner tank disposed within the body for storing liquid; a heating device for heating the liquid in the inner tank; a cooling container as described in any of the above embodiments; and a liquid supply device for delivering the liquid in the inner tank into the container body via a cooling channel.

[0017] The drinking water device provided in this embodiment allows hot water to be delivered to the cooling container body via a cooling channel after the liquid in the inner tank boils. The liquid temperature in the container body will not be too high. Compared with the liquid in the inner tank naturally cooling to a suitable temperature, the liquid in the container body can quickly drop to a temperature suitable for the user's drinking and the set temperature, shortening the cooling time, which is conducive to the user's quick drinking and improves the user experience.

[0018] Furthermore, in some embodiments, a water outlet is provided on the outside of the body, and the liquid supply device includes: a three-way pipe, the first port of which is connected to the inner tank, the second port of which is connected to the inlet of the cooling channel, and the third port of which is connected to the water outlet; a first pump body, disposed on the pipeline between the first port and the inner tank, for pumping liquid in the inner tank to the water outlet; and a second pump body, disposed on the pipeline between the second port and the cooling container, for pumping liquid in the inner tank to the container body. This design facilitates the first and second pump bodies to pump liquid to the water outlet or the cooling container as needed.

[0019] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the second pump body can also pump the liquid in the container to the outlet. The liquid in the container can flow to the outlet through the inlet, cooling channel, and T-connector, making it convenient for users to collect the liquid through the outlet and making water collection easy.

[0020] Furthermore, in some embodiments, a support platform is provided on the outside of the device, and the cooling container is detachably placed on the support platform. This facilitates the removal of the cooling container for cleaning, preventing bacterial growth inside the cooling container from affecting drinking safety. It also allows users to directly pour out the liquid from the cooling container.

[0021] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the bottom of the outer shell of the cooling container is provided with a liquid inlet, and the inlet of the cooling channel is connected to the liquid inlet; a liquid passage hole is provided on the support platform and is connected to the liquid inlet, the liquid passage hole is connected to the inner liner through a liquid supply device, and a valve body is provided at the liquid inlet, the valve body can be closed when the cooling container is away from the support platform.

[0022] In these embodiments, the cooling container receives water from the bottom inlet, preventing liquid leakage during flow and ensuring drinking safety. Furthermore, compared to receiving water from the top outlet, splashing is eliminated, preventing scalding. Additionally, a valve at the inlet can be closed when the cooling container moves away from the support platform, thus preventing liquid leakage through the inlet when the container is away from the platform.

[0023] Other aspects and / or advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be clear from the description or may be learned by practice of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The above and other objects and features of this utility model will become clearer from the following description of embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the container body and cooling channels according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0026] Figure 2 A longitudinal cross-sectional schematic view of a cooling container according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooling container according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0028] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a drinking water device according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0029] Figure 5 A longitudinal sectional view of a drinking water device according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0030] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a drinking water device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0031] Figures 1 to 6 Explanation of icon numbers:

[0032] 10 cooling container;

[0033] 110 Container body; 111 Liquid inlet; 112 Extension tube; 113 Liquid outlet; 114 Temperature measuring device;

[0034] 121 Cooling channel; 1211 Channel inlet; 1212 Channel outlet; 122 Heatsink; 1221 Ventilation clearance; 123 Cooling fan;

[0035] 130 Container shell; 131 Air-cooled aisle; 132 Exhaust vent; 133 Liquid inlet; 134 Valve body;

[0036] 20 drinking water equipment;

[0037] 210 Body; 211 Support platform; 2111 Liquid passage hole; 220 Inner liner; 230 T-connector; 231 First pipeline; 232 Second pipeline; 233 Third pipeline; 240 First pump body; 250 Second pump body. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The following detailed embodiments are provided to aid the reader in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein. However, various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will become apparent upon understanding this disclosure. For example, the order of operations described herein is merely illustrative and is not limited to those orders set forth herein, but may be changed as will become clear upon understanding this disclosure, except for operations that must occur in a specific order. Furthermore, for clarity and conciseness, descriptions of features known in the art may be omitted.

[0039] The features described herein may be implemented in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples described herein. Rather, the examples described herein are provided only to illustrate some of the many feasible ways of implementing the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein, which will become clear upon understanding the disclosure of this application.

[0040] As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one of the associated listed items and any combination of any two or more.

[0041] Although terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used herein to describe various components, assemblies, regions, layers, or parts, these components, assemblies, regions, layers, or parts should not be limited by these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one component, assembly, region, layer, or part from another. Thus, without departing from the teaching of the examples described herein, the first component, first assembly, first region, first layer, or first part referred to as the first component, first assembly, first region, first layer, or first part may also be referred to as the second component, second assembly, second region, second layer, or second part.

[0042] In the specification, when an element such as a layer, region, or substrate is described as being "on" another element, "connected to," or "bonded to" another element, the element may be directly "on" another element, directly "connected to," or "bonded to" the other element, or one or more other elements may be present in between. Conversely, when an element is described as being "directly on" another element, "directly connected to," or "directly bonded to" another element, no other elements may be present in between.

[0043] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing various examples only and is not intended to limit disclosure. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” indicate the presence of the described features, quantities, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, quantities, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof. The term “a plurality” represents any quantity of two or more.

[0044] The directional terms “above,” “below,” “top,” and “bottom” used in this application, unless otherwise specified, are based on the orientation of the product when it is in normal use.

[0045] 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 after understanding the invention. Unless expressly defined herein, terms such as those defined in a general dictionary shall be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant field and in this invention, and shall not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formalistic manner.

[0046] The following will combine Figures 1 to 6 This invention introduces a cooling container 10 and a water-drinking device 20 provided in embodiments of the present invention. It is worth noting that the cooling container 10 can be an independent component, such as a water cup that can be manufactured and sold separately, allowing users to easily hold the cup in different positions to collect hot water and rapidly cool it. The cooling container 10 can also be applied to the water-drinking device 20 as a container for cooling liquids, thereby achieving rapid cooling of the liquids within the water-drinking device 20.

[0047] The following, in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1 to 6 The following is a detailed description using the cooling container 10 for the drinking water equipment 20 as an example. The specific locations of the inlet and outlet of the cooling channel 121 are not easily marked; therefore, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 The reference numerals “1211” and “1212” indicate the approximate locations of the inlet and outlet of the cooling channel 121, respectively, for ease of understanding.

[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a first aspect of the present invention provides a cooling container 10, which includes: a container body 110 for containing liquid, wherein a liquid inlet 111 communicating with the inner cavity of the container body 110 is provided on the wall of the container body 110; and a cooling channel 121 disposed on the container body 110, having a channel inlet 1211 and a channel outlet 1212, wherein the channel inlet 1211 is used to connect to a water source, and the channel outlet 1212 is connected to the liquid inlet 111.

[0049] The cooling container 10 provided in this embodiment requires the liquid to be cooled first by flowing through the cooling channel 121 before it can enter the inner cavity of the container body 110 through the liquid inlet 111. This prevents the liquid temperature in the container body 110 from becoming too high, which helps the liquid in the container body 110 to quickly drop to a temperature suitable for the user to drink or the set temperature, shortens the cooling time, and makes it convenient for the user to drink the liquid in the container body 110 quickly.

[0050] Furthermore, the cooling container can pre-cool the hot water, allowing warm water to enter the container. This prevents the water temperature inside from becoming too high, reducing the risk of burns from users drinking directly from the container in a hurry, compared to pre-cooling the hot water. Moreover, preventing the container from coming into contact with excessively hot liquids helps extend its lifespan.

[0051] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cooling channels 121 are distributed along the height of the container body 110, and the length of the cooling channels 121 is greater than the height of the container body 110. In this way, the cooling channels 121 greatly extend the flow path of the liquid, which facilitates heat exchange between the liquid and the cooling channels 121, thereby reducing the liquid temperature. This helps the liquid in the container body 110 to quickly drop to a suitable drinking temperature or the set temperature, thus improving the user experience.

[0052] As an example, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cooling channels 121 are spirally distributed around the outer periphery of the container body 110. The cooling channels 121 are relatively long, which facilitates sufficient heat exchange between the liquid and the cooling channels 121, thereby better reducing the liquid temperature and accelerating the cooling rate.

[0053] As an example, the cooling channels 121 are distributed in a wave-like pattern around the outer periphery of the container body 110. The cooling channels 121 are relatively long, which facilitates sufficient heat exchange between the liquid and the cooling channels 121.

[0054] As an example, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the cooling channel 121 can fit against the outer wall of the container body 110, which can reduce the space occupied and thus make the cooling container 10 compact.

[0055] As an example, the cooling channel 121 can also be spaced apart from the outer wall of the container body 110, which can increase the heat exchange area of ​​the cooling channel 121 and improve the cooling effect.

[0056] To further improve the cooling effect, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cooling container 10 also includes a cooling element capable of cooling the cooling channel 121.

[0057] In these embodiments, the cooling device 120 further includes a cooling element that cools the cooling channel 121. Compared with simply extending the flow path of the liquid using the cooling channel 121, this can accelerate the cooling speed and quickly reduce the liquid to a temperature suitable for the user's drinking or the set temperature, making it convenient for the user to drink quickly.

[0058] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the cooling element includes a cooling fan 123, which is used to air-cool the cooling channel 121. Air-cooling the cooling channel 121 by the cooling fan 123 provides good cooling effect. Furthermore, in addition to cooling the cooling channel 121, the cooling fan 123 can also simultaneously cool the container body 110, which greatly accelerates the liquid cooling rate and helps the liquid in the container body 110 quickly drop to a suitable drinking temperature or the set temperature, facilitating rapid consumption. In addition, the cooling fan 123 has a simple structure and low cost.

[0059] As an example, the cooling container 10 also includes: a container shell 130, a container body 110 disposed inside the container shell 130, a cooling channel 131 formed between the container shell 130 and the container body 110, a vent on the container shell 130 connecting the cooling channel 131 and the outside, and a cooling flow channel 121 and a cooling fan 123 disposed in the cooling channel 131.

[0060] Thus, the outer shell 130 not only shields the cooling channel 121 and the cooling fan 123, ensuring the aesthetic appearance of the cooling container 10, but also limits the size of the air-cooling channel 131, thereby facilitating the full flow of air through the cooling channel 121 and improving cooling efficiency. Furthermore, since the outer shell 130 surrounds the outside of the container body 110, it also reduces the chance of burns to the user.

[0061] As an example, such as Figure 2As shown, the cooling channel 121 is located on the outer periphery of the container body 110, and the cooling fan 123 is located below the container body 110. This will not excessively increase the outer diameter and height of the cooling container 10, which is beneficial to maintaining the aesthetic appearance of the container body 110.

[0062] As an example, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the ventilation opening includes an air inlet and an air outlet 132. The air inlet is located at the bottom of the container shell 130, and the air outlet 132 is located at the top of the container shell 130. This facilitates the full flow of natural air through the cooling channel 121 and the container body 110, ensuring the cooling effect.

[0063] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, heat sinks 122 are provided on the outer wall of the cooling channel 121. The heat sinks 122 are continuously or intermittently distributed along the cooling channel 121. The design of the heat sinks 122 can accelerate the heat exchange between the cooling channel 121 and the external environment, which is beneficial to accelerating the cooling rate of the liquid in the cooling channel 121.

[0064] As an example, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, heat sinks 122 are spaced apart along the cooling channel 121, forming a ventilation gap 1221 between two circumferentially adjacent heat sinks 122. This allows natural airflow to pass through the ventilation gap 1221 and carry away the heat from the heat sinks 122, facilitating airflow and improving cooling efficiency. An exhaust port 132 is located at the top of the cooling shell, an air inlet is located at the bottom of the cooling shell, and a cooling fan 123 is located below the container body 110. When the cooling fan 123 is running, natural airflows from bottom to top through the ventilation gap 1221 and the air-cooling channel 131, and then exits through the exhaust port 132. This allows the ventilation gaps between the multiple heat sinks 122 to be aligned vertically along the height of the container body 110, facilitating smooth upward flow of natural air through the ventilation gap 1221 and allowing natural air to quickly pass through the air-cooling channel 131, thus improving cooling efficiency.

[0065] In another specific embodiment, the cooling element includes a thermoelectric cooler (not shown) that covers the outer wall of the cooling channel 121. This provides good cooling performance and occupies little space. Furthermore, compared to cooling by a cooling fan 123, it generates no noise during the cooling process, resulting in a better user experience.

[0066] In this case, the cooling container 10 may also include a container shell 130 to hide the semiconductor cooling chip and cooling channel 121, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0067] Of course, the cooling element may also include a cooling fan 123 and a semiconductor refrigeration chip.

[0068] It is worth noting that whether the cooling container 10 is used as a separate component or applied to the drinking water device 20, the cooling container 10 can include a container shell 130. However, when the cooling container 10 is applied to the drinking water device 20 and is located inside the body 210 of the drinking water device 20, the cooling container 10 may not have a cooling shell. In this case, the cooling elements and cooling channels 121 will not be exposed, and the appearance of the drinking water device 20 will not be affected.

[0069] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the liquid inlet 111 is located on the lower part of the side wall of the container body 110; or the liquid inlet 111 is located on the upper part of the side wall of the container body 110, and an extension pipe 112 extending from the liquid inlet 111 to the bottom of the container body 110 is also provided in the inner cavity of the container body 110. With this design, if the liquid in the container body 110 flows out in reverse through the liquid inlet 111, the liquid can be extracted even if the liquid level in the container body 110 is low, thus avoiding a large amount of liquid residue in the container body 110.

[0070] Of course, if it is not necessary to draw liquid out in reverse through the liquid inlet 111, the location of the liquid inlet 111 is not limited to the above example. The liquid inlet 111 can be located in the middle or upper part of the side wall of the container body 110. In this case, the user can directly pour the cooling container 10, allowing the liquid to flow out from the top opening of the container body 110.

[0071] Specifically, the cooling container 10 can have a top opening, which forms the liquid outlet 113 of the container body 110, making it convenient for the user to pour the cooling container 10 so that the liquid flows out from the liquid outlet 113.

[0072] In addition, when the cooling container 10 is a separate component, such as a water cup, the liquid inlet 111 can be located at the lower part of the side wall of the container body 110. In this way, when the cooling channel 121 is distributed along the height direction of the container body 110, it is beneficial for the liquid in the cooling channel 121 to flow quickly into the inner cavity of the container body 110 under the action of gravity, without the need to equip a water pump to pump the liquid into the container body 110. This can reduce the number of parts and weight of the water cup, making it more convenient for users to take the water cup and fill it with water.

[0073] Regarding how the inlet 1211 of the cooling channel 121 is connected to a water source, in some embodiments, the cooling container 10 can include a cooling cover, which is placed on top of the container body 110. The cooling cover has a liquid inlet (not shown in the figure), and the inlet 1211 of the cooling channel 121 is connected to the liquid inlet through a pipe. This allows the user to collect hot water through the liquid inlet, and after the water is cooled by the cooling channel 121, it enters the inner cavity of the container body 110. This is especially convenient for the user when the cooling container 10 is a separate component, allowing them to easily remove the cooling container 10 to collect liquid.

[0074] If the cooling container 10 is used in the drinking water device 20, the liquid inlet on the cooling cover can be located directly below the water outlet of the body 210 of the drinking water device 20 to collect the liquid flowing out of the water outlet. Alternatively, the inlet 1211 of the cooling channel 121 can be connected to a pump body, using the pump to draw liquid from the inner tank 220 of the drinking water device 20 into the cooling channel 121, and finally into the inner cavity of the container body 110. In this case, the cooling container 10 may not have a cooling cover, or the cooling cover may not have a liquid inlet, and the cooling container 10 may not be located directly below the water outlet.

[0075] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the container body 110 and the cooling pipes are made of food-grade stainless steel, which is not easily corroded and has good thermal conductivity and cooling effect.

[0076] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cooling container 10 can be a cooling water bottle with a handle, making it convenient for the user to handle.

[0077] As an example, the container shell 130 includes a container sleeve and a bottom shell. The container sleeve is a sleeve with openings at the top and bottom, surrounding the outer periphery of the container body 110. An exhaust port 132 is located on the top of the side wall of the container sleeve. The bottom shell seals the bottom opening of the container sleeve and has an air inlet. The top of the container body 110 can extend out of the container sleeve, and the extended portion expands radially outward to seal the opening at the top of the container sleeve and achieve a tight connection between the outer surface of the container body 110 and the container sleeve.

[0078] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, a second aspect of the present invention provides a drinking water device 20, which includes: a body 210; an inner liner 220 disposed inside the body 210 for storing liquid; a heating device for heating the liquid in the inner liner 220; a cooling container 10 as described in any of the above embodiments; and a liquid supply device for feeding the liquid in the inner liner 220 into the container body 110 through a cooling channel 121.

[0079] The water dispenser 20 provided in this embodiment, after the liquid in the inner tank 220 is boiled, can send the hot water through the cooling channel 121 to the container body 110 of the cooling container 10. The temperature of the liquid in the container body 110 will not be too high. Compared with the liquid in the inner tank 220 naturally cooling to a suitable temperature, the liquid in the container body 110 can quickly drop to a temperature suitable for the user's drinking and the set temperature, shortening the cooling time, which is conducive to the user's quick drinking and improves the user experience.

[0080] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a water outlet is provided on the outer side of the body 210. The liquid supply device includes: a three-way pipe 230, the first port of which is connected to the inner tank 220, the second port of which is connected to the inlet 1211 of the cooling channel 121, and the third port of which is connected to the water outlet; a first pump body 240, which is located on the pipeline between the first port and the inner tank 220, for pumping liquid in the inner tank 220 to the water outlet; and a second pump body 250, which is located on the pipeline between the second port and the cooling container 10, for pumping liquid in the inner tank 220 to the container body 110. This design facilitates the first pump body 240 and the second pump body 250 to pump liquid to the water outlet or the cooling container 10 as needed.

[0081] Furthermore, the second pump body 250 can also operate in reverse to pump the liquid in the container body 110 to the outlet. The liquid in the container body 110 can flow to the outlet through the inlet 111, the cooling channel 121, and the three-way pipe 230, making it convenient for users to collect the liquid through the outlet and making water collection convenient.

[0082] As an example, such as Figure 6 As shown, the three-way pipe 230 includes a first pipe 231, a second pipe 232 and a third pipe 233 that are interconnected. The first pipe 231 has a first port, the second pipe 232 has a second port, and the third pipe 233 has a third port. The first pump body 240 is disposed on the first pipe 231 and the second pump body 250 is disposed on the second pipe 232.

[0083] As an example, the first pump body 240 is a hot water pump body. When the user needs boiling water, the heating device can be controlled to boil the liquid in the inner tank 220, and then the first pump body 240 pumps the liquid in the inner tank 220 to the water outlet. The second pump body 250 is a self-locking bidirectional pump body. When the heating device just starts heating or when the first pump body 240 is working, the second pump body 250 self-locks and closes to prevent the liquid in the inner tank 220 from entering the cooling container 10. When warm water is needed, the second pump body 250 can be rotated forward to pump the liquid in the inner tank 220 to the container body 110. After the liquid in the cooling container 10 cools down, the second pump body 250 can be rotated in reverse to pump the liquid in the container body 110 to the water outlet, dispensing warm water.

[0084] In practical applications, the volume of container 110 can be smaller than that of the inner liner 220, resulting in a smaller liquid volume in container 110, which is more conducive to rapid cooling. When the second pump 250 pumps liquid into container 110, a set amount of liquid can be drawn, such as no more than 1.5L, to facilitate rapid cooling of the liquid. A temperature measuring device 114 is installed on container 110 to detect and display the water temperature in container 110 in real time.

[0085] In addition, when warm water is not needed, or when the user needs to clean the cooling container 10, the second pump body 250 can reverse to draw out the liquid in the container body 110 and discharge it through the water outlet, so as to prevent cold water from staying in the container body 110 for a long time and growing bacteria.

[0086] Of course, the water outlet method of the cooling container 10 is not limited to the above example. The cooling container 10 can also be detachably connected to the body 210, and the cooling container 10 can be directly removed and poured out to allow the warm water in the container body 110 to flow out.

[0087] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cooling container 10 is detachably disposed on the exterior of the body 210. This facilitates the removal of the cooling container 10 for cleaning, preventing bacterial growth inside the cooling container 10 from affecting drinking safety. It also allows users to directly pour out the liquid from the cooling container 10.

[0088] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the bottom of the outer shell 130 of the cooling container 10 is provided with a liquid inlet 133, and the inlet 1211 of the cooling channel 121 is connected to the liquid inlet 133 through a pipe. A valve body 134 is provided at the liquid inlet 133. A support platform 211 is provided on the outside of the body 210, and the cooling container 10 is detachably placed on the support platform 211. A liquid passage hole 2111 is provided on the support platform 211 and is connected to the liquid inlet 133. The second port of the three-way pipe 230 is connected to the liquid passage hole 2111.

[0089] In this embodiment, the cooling container 10 receives water from the bottom inlet 133, preventing liquid leakage during flow and ensuring drinking safety. Furthermore, compared to receiving water from the top outlet, splashing is avoided, preventing scalding. Additionally, the cooling container 10 is detachably mounted on the support platform 211, facilitating easy removal for cleaning. A valve 134 at the inlet 133 closes when the cooling container 10 is moved away from the support platform 211, preventing leakage through the inlet 133.

[0090] As an example, valve body 134 is a one-way valve that can automatically open when cooling container 10 is placed on support platform 211. At this time, liquid can flow into or out of cooling container 10. Valve body 134 can also automatically close when cooling container 10 is away from support platform 211.

[0091] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the water dispensing device 20 can be an electric water heater, which solves the problem of slow heat dissipation in current electric water heaters.

[0092] While the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. It should be understood that, to those skilled in the art, these modifications and variations will still fall within the spirit and scope of the embodiments of the present invention as defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A cooling container, characterized in that, The cooling container includes: A container (110) for containing liquid, wherein a liquid inlet (111) is provided on the wall of the container (110) and communicates with the inner cavity of the container (110). A cooling channel (121) is provided on the container body (110) and has a channel inlet (1211) and a channel outlet (1212). The channel inlet (1211) is used to connect to a water source, and the channel outlet (1212) is connected to the liquid inlet (111).

2. The cooling container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooling channels (121) are distributed in the height direction of the container body (110), and the length of the cooling channels (121) is greater than the height of the container body (110).

3. The cooling container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cooling channels (121) are spirally distributed around the outer periphery of the container body (110).

4. The cooling container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The cooling container also includes: A cooling element capable of cooling the cooling channel (121).

5. The cooling container according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cooling element includes a cooling fan (123) for air cooling the cooling channel (121); and / or The cooling element includes a semiconductor cooling chip covering the outer wall of the cooling channel (121).

6. The cooling container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cooling container (10) also includes: The container shell (130) is disposed inside the container shell (130), and a cooling channel (131) is formed between the container shell (130) and the container body (110). The container shell (130) is also provided with a vent that connects the cooling channel (131) to the outside. The cooling channel (121) and the cooling fan (123) are disposed in the cooling channel (131).

7. The cooling container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, Heat sinks (122) are provided on the outer wall of the cooling channel (121).

8. The cooling container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The liquid inlet (111) is located on the lower part of the side wall of the container body (110); or The liquid inlet (111) is located on the upper part of the side wall of the container body (110), and an extension tube (112) extending from the liquid inlet (111) to the bottom of the container body (110) is also provided in the inner cavity of the container body (110).

9. A drinking water device, characterized in that, The drinking water equipment includes: Body (210); The inner liner (220) is disposed inside the body (210) and is used to store liquid; A heating device for heating the liquid in the inner liner (220); The cooling container (10) as claimed in any one of claims 1-8; and A liquid supply device is used to deliver liquid from the inner liner (220) into the container body (110) through the cooling channel (121).

10. The drinking water equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, A water outlet is provided on the outside of the body (210), and the liquid supply device includes: The three-way pipe (230) has a first port connected to the inner liner (220), a second port connected to the inlet (1211) of the cooling channel (121), and a third port connected to the water outlet. The first pump body (240) is disposed on the pipeline between the first pipe opening and the inner tank (220) for pumping the liquid in the inner tank (220) to the water outlet; The second pump body (250) is disposed on the pipeline between the second port and the cooling container (10) for pumping the liquid in the inner liner (220) into the container body (110).

11. The drinking water equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The second pump body (250) is also capable of pumping liquid in the container body (110) to the outlet.

12. The drinking water equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, A support platform (211) is provided on the outside of the body (210), and the cooling container (10) is detachably placed on the support platform (211).

13. The drinking water equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The bottom of the outer shell (130) of the cooling container (10) is provided with a liquid inlet (133), and the inlet (1211) of the cooling channel (121) is connected to the liquid inlet (133). The support platform (211) is provided with a liquid passage hole (2111) that is connected to the liquid inlet (133). The liquid passage hole (2111) is connected to the inner liner (220) through the liquid supply device. A valve body (134) is provided at the liquid inlet (133). The valve body (134) can be closed when the cooling container (10) is away from the support platform (211).

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