Water-vapor separation mechanism for water dispenser

By designing a combined structure of shell, water inlet pipe, bubble deflator and water separator in the water dispenser, and utilizing the natural separation principle of water vapor, the problem of numerous parts, large space occupation and high maintenance cost of water vapor separation mechanism in water dispensers is solved, achieving safe and efficient water vapor separation effect.

CN224179535UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01GUANGDONG ONUOHUA TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG ONUOHUA TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-12-13
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Existing water vapor separation mechanisms used in water dispensers have many parts, occupy a lot of space, and have high maintenance costs, which poses safety hazards to users when they take hot water.

Method used

A water dispenser with a water vapor separation mechanism is designed, including a shell, an inlet pipe, a top cover and an outlet pipe. Through the combination of a bubble breaker and a water-blocking baffle, water vapor separation is achieved by utilizing the gravity of water and the buoyancy of steam. The bubble breaker breaks the bubbles, and water droplets condense on the bubble breaker and flow out. Steam condenses into water between the water-blocking baffle and the inner wall of the shell and is discharged. A small amount of steam is discharged from the steam outlet pipe.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient water vapor separation in water dispensers, reducing the harm of steam to users and lowering the number of parts and maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water-vapor separation mechanisms, in particular to a water-vapor separation mechanism for a water dispenser, which comprises a shell, a water inlet pipe, an upper cover and a water outlet pipe. A water inlet pipe is fixed to one side of the shell in a penetrating mode, and the upper surface of the shell is connected with an upper cover through a sealing gasket and bolts. A water outlet pipe is fixed to the lower portion of the inner wall of the shell in a penetrating mode, one side of the water outlet pipe is fixedly connected with a steam outlet pipe, the steam outlet pipe is arranged below the upper cover, and the steam outlet pipe is higher than the water inlet pipe and slightly lower than the upper surface of the shell. According to the water-vapor separation mechanism, water vapor is introduced into the shell through the water inlet pipe and impacts on the bubble breaker, bubbles are broken, water settles downwards, gas rises, water particles in the gas are in contact with the inner wall of the water barrier in the shell and then are mutually adsorbed and condensed into water drops, the water drops are discharged from the water outlet pipe along the inner wall of the shell, and a small amount of residual steam is discharged from the steam outlet pipe. And the water vapor is separated by the water vapor separation mechanism for the water dispenser.
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Description

A water dispenser uses a water vapor separation mechanism Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of water vapor separation mechanisms, specifically a water vapor separation mechanism for a water dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] Water vapor separation mechanisms are commonly used in steam systems, specifically in the home appliance industry and water dispenser category. Previously, most water dispenser products did not have water vapor separation mechanisms, and the steam emitted when dispensing hot water could easily harm users. The main function of water vapor separation mechanisms is to reduce and separate steam from water, making it safer for users.

[0003] Existing water vapor separation mechanisms are mostly used in industrial products, which usually involve many parts, occupy a lot of space, and have high production and maintenance costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a water vapor separation mechanism for a water dispenser to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a water vapor separation mechanism for a water dispenser, comprising: a shell, an inlet pipe, a top cover, and an outlet pipe;

[0006] A water inlet pipe is fixed through one side of the housing, and a top cover is connected to the upper surface of the housing by a sealing gasket and bolts.

[0007] A water outlet pipe is fixedly installed through the lower inner wall of the housing. A steam outlet pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the water outlet pipe. The steam outlet pipe is located below the top cover, and its height is higher than the water inlet pipe but slightly lower than the upper surface of the housing.

[0008] Preferably, a bubble breaker is connected to the lower inner wall of the housing near the water inlet pipe, and the bubble breaker is opposite to the water inlet pipe.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the top cover is connected to a water-blocking baffle, which is located on one side of the steam outlet pipe and above the water outlet pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the water-proof barrier divides the shell into two compartments, and the water-proof barrier does not abut against the inner wall of the shell. The side of the water-proof barrier inside the shell that is closer to the water inlet pipe is the separation compartment, and the side of the water-proof barrier inside the shell that is farther away from the water inlet pipe is the steam compartment.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the water vapor separation mechanism introduces water vapor into the shell through the water inlet pipe, which impacts the bubble breaker, causing the bubbles to break, the water to sink downwards, and the gas to rise. The water particles in the gas come into contact with the inner wall of the shell and the water-blocking baffle, adsorb each other and condense into water droplets, which are discharged from the water outlet pipe along the inner wall of the shell. A small amount of remaining steam is discharged from the steam outlet pipe, thus allowing the water dispenser to separate water vapor using the water vapor separation mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the top cover of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional cross-sectional structure of the shell of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 is a top view of the structure of the water-proof barrier of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the main cross-sectional structure of the shell of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Shell; 2. Inlet pipe; 3. Top cover; 4. Outlet pipe; 5. Steam outlet pipe; 6. Bubble breaker; 7. Water barrier. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] Please refer to Figures 1-5. This utility model provides a technical solution: a water dispenser with a water vapor separation mechanism, including: a housing 1, a water inlet pipe 2, a top cover 3, and a water outlet pipe 4; the water inlet pipe 2 is fixedly connected through one side of the housing 1, and the top cover 3 is connected to the upper surface of the housing 1 by a sealing gasket and bolts; the water outlet pipe 4 is fixedly connected through the lower inner wall of the housing 1, and a steam outlet pipe 5 is fixedly connected to one side of the water outlet pipe 4. The steam outlet pipe 5 is located below the top cover 3, and the height of the steam outlet pipe 5 is higher than that of the water inlet pipe 2 and slightly lower than the upper surface of the housing 1.

[0020] In practice, the bottom of the shell 1 is sloped to guide the water flow and discharge it from the water outlet pipe 4. The height of the steam outlet pipe 5 is higher than that of the water inlet pipe 2 to allow the gas to be discharged.

[0021] Referring to Figures 2-5, a bubble breaker 6 is connected to the lower part of the inner wall of the shell 1 near the water inlet pipe 2, and the bubble breaker 6 is opposite to the water inlet pipe 2.

[0022] In practice, when water vapor is introduced into the housing 1 from the inlet pipe 2, it will first hit the bubble breaker 6, breaking the bubbles in the water vapor. Water droplets are adsorbed on the bubble breaker 6 and discharged from the outlet pipe 4 at the bottom of the bubble breaker 6. The steam released by the broken bubbles floats upward.

[0023] Referring to Figures 2-5, the bottom of the top cover 3 is connected to a water-blocking baffle 7. The water-blocking baffle 7 is located on one side of the steam outlet pipe 5 and above the water outlet pipe 4. The water-blocking baffle 7 divides the shell 1 into two chambers, and the water-blocking baffle 7 does not abut against the inner wall of the shell 1. The side of the water-blocking baffle 7 inside the shell 1 that is closer to the water inlet pipe 2 is the separation chamber, and the side of the water-blocking baffle 7 inside the shell 1 that is farther away from the water inlet pipe 2 is the steam chamber.

[0024] In practice, in Figure 5, the dashed line represents the water flow direction and the solid line represents the steam flow direction. When the steam passes through the gap between the water-proof baffle 7 and the inner wall of the shell 1, a large number of water droplets come into contact with and are adsorbed by the water-proof baffle 7 and the inner wall of the shell 1, condense into water droplets, and are discharged from the water outlet pipe 4, while a small amount of remaining steam is discharged from the steam outlet pipe 5.

[0025] In summary: When using the water vapor separation mechanism in this water dispenser, firstly, connect the inlet pipe 2 to the water vapor inlet pipe, the outlet pipe 4 to the water receiving pipe, and the steam outlet pipe 5 to the exhaust pipe. The water vapor mixture enters the housing 1 from the inlet pipe 2, is blocked by the bubble breaker 6, and impacts the bubble breaker 6, breaking the air bubbles in the water vapor. The water droplets condense together and slide down the inner wall of the bubble breaker 6 to the lower inner wall of the housing 1, exiting through the outlet pipe 4. Because water is heavier than steam, the steam released by the bursting bubbles rises, and under the continuous increase in air volume, it is compressed from... The steam enters the steam chamber through the gap between the water-proof baffle 7 and the inner wall of the shell 1. At the top of the steam chamber, most of the steam condenses into water when it comes into contact with the water-proof baffle 7 and the inner wall of the shell 1. The water flows down the water-proof baffle 7 and the inner wall of the shell 1 to the bottom of the inner wall of the shell 1, and is discharged from the water outlet pipe 4 through the inclined surface at the bottom of the inner wall of the shell 1. A small amount of remaining steam is discharged from the steam outlet pipe 5 after being continuously pumped and filled. This achieves the purpose of reducing steam discharge and separating water flow and steam flow. The contents not described in detail in this description are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0026] Although the present invention 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 technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water dispenser with a water vapor separation mechanism, comprising: The housing (1), inlet pipe (2), top cover (3), and outlet pipe (4) are characterized in that: an inlet pipe (2) is fixedly connected through one side of the housing (1), and a top cover (3) is connected to the upper surface of the housing (1) by a sealing gasket and bolts; an outlet pipe (4) is fixedly connected through the lower inner wall of the housing (1), and a steam outlet pipe (5) is fixedly connected to one side of the outlet pipe (4), the steam outlet pipe (5) is located below the top cover (3), and the height of the steam outlet pipe (5) is higher than that of the inlet pipe (2) and slightly lower than that of the housing (1). The upper surface of the body (1); the bottom of the cover (3) is connected to a water-proof baffle (7), the water-proof baffle (7) is located on one side of the steam outlet pipe (5), and the water-proof baffle (7) is located above the water outlet pipe (4); the water-proof baffle (7) divides the shell (1) into two chambers, and the water-proof baffle (7) does not abut against the inner wall of the shell (1). The side of the water-proof baffle (7) in the shell (1) that is close to the water inlet pipe (2) is the separation chamber, and the side of the water-proof baffle (7) in the shell (1) that is far away from the water inlet pipe (2) is the steam chamber.

2. The water vapor separation mechanism for a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bubble breaker (6) is connected to the lower inner wall of the housing (1) near the water inlet pipe (2), and the bubble breaker (6) is opposite to the water inlet pipe (2).