Water drinking equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides water drinking equipment which comprises a machine body, a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe. The heating container is arranged on the machine body and can contain and heat liquid; the cooling container is arranged on the machine body and communicates with the heating container so that the heating container can provide liquid for the cooling container, and the cooling container can contain and cool the liquid; the liquid supply device can convey liquid in the heating container and / or the cooling container to the water outlet nozzle; and the heating device can heat the liquid conveyed to the water outlet nozzle through the liquid supply device. The water drinking equipment can rapidly provide liquid with the temperature needed by a user, and the user can rapidly drink the liquid conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drinking water equipment. 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 slow. Moreover, if the water temperature in the inner tank is lower than the user's desired temperature, the entire liquid in the inner tank needs to be heated, resulting in a slow heating rate and making it unsuitable for quick drinking. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a drinking water device to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

[0004] A first aspect of this utility model provides a drinking water device, comprising: a body with a water outlet; a heating container disposed on the body, capable of containing and heating liquid; a cooling container disposed on the body and connected to the heating container, such that the heating container can supply liquid to the cooling container, and the cooling container can contain and cool liquid; a liquid supply device capable of conveying liquid from the heating container and / or the cooling container to the water outlet; and a heating device capable of heating the liquid conveyed to the water outlet through the liquid supply device.

[0005] The drinking water device provided in this embodiment can heat liquid in a heating container to obtain boiling water when the user needs it. When the user needs cold or warm water, the boiling water can be transferred to a cooling container for cooling. Compared to the related technologies where the boiling water in the heating container cools naturally, this significantly shortens the cooling time, allowing the user to drink quickly. Furthermore, if the water temperature flowing to the spout is lower than the user's desired temperature, a heating device can be used to heat the flowing water to ensure the water flowing from the spout meets the user's required temperature. Compared to the related technologies where the water in the heating container is heated as a whole, this significantly shortens the heating time, allowing the user to drink quickly.

[0006] In addition, supplying liquid from the heating container to the cooling container helps the cooling container cool the boiling water, preventing users from drinking raw water and improving drinking safety.

[0007] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the drinking water device further includes: a three-way pipe having a first branch pipe, a second branch pipe, and a third branch pipe that are interconnected, the first branch pipe being connected to a heating container, the second branch pipe being connected to a cooling container, and the third branch pipe being connected to a water outlet; a first pump body disposed on the first branch pipe, capable of pumping liquid in the heating container to the water outlet; and a second pump body disposed on the second branch pipe, capable of pumping liquid in the heating container to the cooling container.

[0008] In these embodiments, a three-way pipe is used to connect the heating container, cooling container, and water outlet, resulting in a simple piping structure and small footprint. The first pump body can pump the liquid in the heating container to the water outlet through the first and third branch pipes, and the second pump body can pump the liquid in the heating container to the cooling container through the first and second branch pipes.

[0009] In this configuration, if the cooling container is not connected to the outlet, it can be detached from the machine body, allowing for easy removal of the cooling container to drain the internal liquid. In this case, the heating device can be installed on the first or third branch pipe to provide secondary heating of the liquid flowing from the heating container to the outlet.

[0010] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the second pump body can also pump liquid from the cooling container to the outlet. This allows users to conveniently collect warm or cold water through the outlet.

[0011] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the heating device is disposed on a first branch pipe, a second branch pipe, or a third branch pipe. If the heating device is disposed on the first branch pipe, it can heat the liquid flowing from the heating container to the outlet. If the heating device is disposed on the second branch pipe, it can heat the liquid flowing from the cooling container to the outlet. If the heating device is disposed on the third branch pipe, it can heat both the liquid flowing from the heating container to the outlet and the liquid flowing from the cooling container to the outlet. The position of the heating device can be designed as needed, and the heating device can be controlled to heat in different water outlet modes.

[0012] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the drinking water device further includes a hot and cold water mixing device, which is connected to the water outlet, the heating container, and the cooling container respectively, for mixing the liquid in the heating container and the liquid in the cooling container, so as to deliver the mixed liquid to the water outlet. In this way, the high-temperature liquid in the heating container and the low-temperature liquid in the cooling container can be mixed to quickly obtain the liquid temperature that meets the user's requirements, which is beneficial for the user to drink quickly.

[0013] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cooling container includes: a cooling container body for holding liquid; and a cooling device for cooling the liquid in the cooling container body or cooling liquid flowing to the cooling container body. Thus, cooling using a cooling device results in a faster cooling rate compared to natural cooling solely by the cooling container body.

[0014] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cooling device includes: a cooling channel, the inlet of which is connected to the heating container, and the outlet of which is connected to the cooling container body; and a cooling element for cooling the liquid within the cooling channel.

[0015] In these embodiments, the design of the cooling channels extends the liquid's flow path, facilitating heat exchange between the liquid and the cooling channels, thereby reducing the liquid temperature. Furthermore, by using cooling elements to cool the cooling channels, the cooling rate can be accelerated, allowing the liquid to quickly drop to a suitable drinking temperature or a set temperature for the user, enabling rapid consumption.

[0016] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cooling channels are distributed along the height of the cooling container, and the length of the cooling channels is greater than the height of the cooling 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 cooling container to quickly decrease to a suitable drinking temperature or a set temperature, improving the user experience.

[0017] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cooling element includes a cooling fan for air cooling of the cooling channel; and / or the cooling element includes a thermoelectric cooler covering the outer wall of the cooling channel.

[0018] Cooling the cooling channels with a cooling fan provides excellent cooling performance. Furthermore, in addition to cooling the channels, the cooling fan can simultaneously cool the container, significantly accelerating the cooling process and quickly lowering the liquid to a suitable drinking temperature or the set temperature for convenient consumption. Moreover, the cooling fan is simple in structure and inexpensive.

[0019] If a thermoelectric cooler is used to cool a liquid, the cooling effect is good and it takes up little space. Moreover, compared to cooling with a cooling fan, it does not produce noise during the cooling process, resulting in a better user experience.

[0020] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cooling container further includes: a cooling container shell, a cooling container body disposed within the cooling container shell, a cooling air passage formed between the cooling container shell and the cooling container body, and a vent on the cooling container shell connecting the cooling air passage to the outside. A cooling channel and a cooling fan are disposed within the cooling air passage. Thus, the cooling container shell not only conceals the cooling channel and cooling fan, ensuring aesthetic appeal, but also limits the size of the cooling air passage, thereby facilitating sufficient airflow through the cooling passage and improving cooling efficiency.

[0021] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cooling container is detachably mounted on the outside of the device. This facilitates the removal of the cooling container for cleaning, preventing bacterial growth inside and ensuring drinking safety. It also allows users to directly pour out the liquid from the cooling container.

[0022] Furthermore, in some embodiments, a support platform is provided below the water outlet on the outer side of the machine body, and the cooling container is detachably mounted on the support platform; the bottom of the cooling container is provided with a liquid inlet, and a liquid passage port communicating with the liquid inlet is provided on the support platform. The liquid passage port is connected to the heating container, 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.

[0023] In these embodiments, the cooling container is detachably mounted on the support platform for easy cleaning. Liquid enters through the inlet at the bottom of the cooling container, preventing leakage during flow and ensuring drinking safety. Furthermore, compared to filling from above, splashing is avoided, preventing scalding. Additionally, the valve closes when the cooling container is away from the support platform, preventing leakage.

[0024] 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

[0025] 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:

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the container body and cooling channels according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0027] Figure 2 A longitudinal cross-sectional schematic view of a cooling container according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0028] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooling container according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0029] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a drinking water device according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0030] Figure 5 A longitudinal sectional view of a drinking water device according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0031] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a drinking water device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0032] Figures 1 to 6 Explanation of icon numbers:

[0033] 110 Body; 111 Support platform; 1111 Liquid inlet; 112 Water outlet;

[0034] 120 heating container;

[0035] 130 Cooling container body; 131 Through hole; 132 Extension tube; 133 Second temperature measuring device;

[0036] 140 Cooling device; 141 Cooling channel; 1411 Channel inlet; 1412 Channel outlet; 142 Heat sink; 1421 Ventilation gap; 143 Cooling fan;

[0037] 150 Cooling container shell; 151 Air-cooled passage; 152 Exhaust vent; 153 Liquid inlet; 154 Valve body;

[0038] 160 heating device;

[0039] 170 T-joint; 171 First branch pipe; 172 Second branch pipe; 173 Third branch pipe;

[0040] 180 First pump body;

[0041] 190 Second pump body. Detailed Implementation

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one of the associated listed items and any combination of any two or more.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] The following will combine Figures 1 to 6 This invention introduces a drinking water device provided by an embodiment of the present invention. The specific locations of the inlet and outlet of the cooling channel 141 are not easily marked; therefore, Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6The reference numerals “1411” and “1412” indicate the approximate locations of the inlet and outlet of the cooling channel 141, respectively, for ease of understanding.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a first aspect of this utility model provides a drinking water device, which includes: a body 110 with a water outlet 112; a heating container 120 disposed inside or outside the body 110, capable of containing and heating liquid; a cooling container disposed inside or outside the body 110 and communicating with the heating container 120 so that the heating container 120 can supply liquid to the cooling container, which in turn can contain and cool the liquid; a liquid supply device capable of conveying liquid from the heating container 120 and / or the cooling container to the water outlet 112; and a heating device 160 disposed between the heating container 120 and / or the cooling container and the water outlet 112 to heat the liquid conveyed to the water outlet 112 by the liquid supply device.

[0052] The drinking water device provided in this embodiment can heat liquid to obtain boiling water when the user needs it. When the user needs cold or warm water, the boiling water can be delivered to a cooling container for cooling. Compared with the related technology where the boiling water in the heating container 120 is allowed to cool naturally, the cooling time is greatly shortened, making it convenient for the user to drink quickly. Moreover, if the water temperature flowing to the water outlet 112 is lower than the user's required temperature, the water flowing through it can be reheated by the heating device 160 to ensure that the water flowing from the water outlet 112 meets the user's required temperature. Compared with the related technology where the water in the heating container 120 is heated as a whole, the heating time is greatly shortened, making it convenient for the user to drink quickly.

[0053] In addition, supplying liquid from the heating container 120 to the cooling container helps the cooling container cool boiling water or hot water that has cooled naturally after boiling, preventing users from drinking raw water and improving drinking safety.

[0054] Specifically, when the liquid supply device can deliver the liquid in the heating container 120 to the water outlet 112, the heating device 160 can perform secondary heating on the liquid flowing from the heating container 120 to the water outlet 112. Compared with heating the liquid in the heating container as a whole, the heating time can be shortened, which is beneficial for users to drink the liquid quickly.

[0055] When the liquid supply device can deliver the liquid in the cooling container to the outlet 112, the heating device 160 can heat the liquid flowing from the cooling container to the outlet 112. Thus, when the liquid temperature in the cooling container does not reach the user's required temperature, the heating device 160 can heat the liquid to meet the user's needs.

[0056] When the liquid supply device can deliver liquid from the heating container 120 to the outlet 112 and liquid from the cooling container to the outlet 112, the heating device 160 can perform secondary heating on the liquid flowing from the heating container 120 to the outlet 112, heat the liquid flowing from the cooling container to the outlet 112, and heat the mixture of high-temperature liquid in the heating container 120 and low-temperature liquid in the cooling container. It can be designed accordingly as needed.

[0057] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the drinking water equipment also includes: a three-way pipe 170, having a first branch pipe 171, a second branch pipe 172, and a third branch pipe 173 that are interconnected, the first branch pipe 171 being connected to the heating container 120, the second branch pipe 172 being connected to the cooling container, and the third branch pipe 173 being connected to the water outlet 112; a first pump body 180, mounted on the first branch pipe 171, capable of pumping liquid from the heating container 120 to the water outlet 112; and a second pump body 190, mounted on the second branch pipe 172, capable of pumping liquid from the heating container 120 to the cooling container.

[0058] In these embodiments, a three-way pipe 170 is used to connect the heating container 120, the cooling container, and the water outlet 112, resulting in a simple piping structure and small footprint. The first pump body 180 can pump the liquid in the heating container 120 to the water outlet 112 through the first branch pipe 171 and the third branch pipe 173, and the second pump body 190 can pump the liquid in the heating container 120 to the cooling container through the first branch pipe 171 and the second branch pipe 172.

[0059] In this case, if the cooling container is not connected to the outlet 112, the cooling container can be detached from the body 110, making it easy to remove the cooling container and pour out the internal liquid. At this time, the heating device 160 can be installed on the first branch pipe 171 or the third branch pipe 173 to achieve secondary heating of the liquid flowing from the heating container 120 to the outlet 112.

[0060] Furthermore, the second pump body 190 can also pump the liquid in the cooling container in reverse to the outlet 112, allowing users to collect warm or cold water through the outlet 112.

[0061] In this case, such as Figure 3As shown, the heating device 160 can be installed on the first branch pipe 171 to heat the liquid flowing from the heating container 120 to the outlet 112. Alternatively, the heating device 160 can be installed on the second branch pipe 172 to heat the liquid flowing from the cooling container to the outlet 112. Furthermore, the heating device 160 can be installed on the third branch pipe 173, thus heating either the liquid flowing from the heating container 120 to the outlet 112, the liquid flowing from the cooling container to the outlet 112, or a mixture of both.

[0062] Furthermore, when the second pump body 190 pumps liquid into the cooling container, the pumping volume can be controlled to not exceed 1.5L, ensuring a small liquid volume that does not exceed the liquid volume in the heating container 120, thus facilitating rapid cooling of the liquid. Further, the volume of the cooling container can be smaller than the volume of the heating container 120, facilitating rapid cooling of small amounts of liquid.

[0063] The second pump body 190 can be a self-locking bidirectional pump body. When the heating device starts heating or the first pump body 180 starts working, the second pump body 190 self-locks and closes to prevent liquid in the heating container 120 from entering the cooling container.

[0064] In addition, when the user needs to clean the cooling container, the second pump body 190 can be reversed to draw out the liquid in the cooling container and discharge it through the water outlet 112, so as to prevent cold water from staying in the cooling container for a long time and breeding bacteria.

[0065] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the drinking water device further includes a hot and cold water mixing device, which is connected to the water outlet 112, the heating container 120, and the cooling container, respectively, for mixing the liquid in the heating container 120 and the liquid in the cooling container, so as to deliver the mixed liquid to the water outlet 112. In this way, the high-temperature liquid in the heating container 120 and the low-temperature liquid in the cooling container can also be mixed to quickly obtain a liquid temperature that meets the user's requirements, which is beneficial for the user to drink quickly.

[0066] As for whether to meet the user's requirements by heating the liquid through the heating device 160, by using the hot and cold water mixing device, or by using both, the settings can be made according to the specific circumstances.

[0067] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the drinking water equipment also includes: a first temperature measuring device (not shown) for detecting the temperature of the liquid in the heating container 120; and a second temperature measuring device 133 for detecting the temperature of the liquid in the cooling container. This facilitates accurate determination of the temperatures of the liquid in the heating container 120 and the liquid in the cooling container, thereby enabling precise control of the heating device 160 to heat the liquid to the user's desired temperature.

[0068] Furthermore, when the drinking water equipment includes a hot and cold water mixing device, it is advantageous to precisely control the amount of mixed water flowing out of the heating container 120 and the cooling container based on the temperature of the liquid in the heating container 120 and the temperature of the liquid in the cooling container, so that the temperature of the mixed liquid meets the user's requirements.

[0069] Specifically, when the user's required water temperature T0 is lower than the water temperature T1 in the heating container 120, the hot water in the heating container 120 can be mixed with the cold water (temperature T2) in the cooling container. The first pump body 180 and the second pump body 190 operate simultaneously, pumping the liquid into the hot-cold-cold mixing device and then to the outlet 112. By adjusting the flow rates of the first pump body 180 and the second pump body 190, the mixed water temperature can be adjusted to the user's desired temperature. Let the flow rate of the first pump body 180 be a fixed flow rate Q1, the flow rate of the second pump body 190 be a variable flow rate Q2, and the specific heat capacity of water be... The density of water is Then, using the law of conservation of energy, the flow rate of the second pump body 190 at different temperatures can be calculated as follows:

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[0071] After simplification, we get:

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[0073] According to the above formula, the temperature of the mixed liquid can be adjusted to the user's desired water temperature T0 by controlling the flow rates of the first pump body 180 and the second pump body 190.

[0074] In addition, the drinking water equipment may also include a display device to display the water temperature of the cooling container and / or heating container 120, which allows the user to directly control the water output from the cooling container or heating container 120.

[0075] As an example, the first temperature measuring device and the second temperature measuring device 133 are respectively installed on the bottom wall of the heating container 120 and the cooling container, and the first temperature measuring device and the second temperature measuring device 133 are NTC probes.

[0076] Regarding the specific structure of the cooling container, further, in some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the cooling container includes: a cooling container body 130 for holding liquid; and a cooling device 140 for cooling the liquid in the cooling container body 130 or cooling the liquid flowing to the cooling container body 130. Thus, cooling using the cooling device 140 results in a faster cooling rate compared to natural cooling using only the cooling container body 130.

[0077] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 and6 As shown, the cooling device 140 includes: a cooling channel 141, the channel inlet 1411 of the cooling channel 141 being connected to the heating container 120, and the channel outlet 1412 of the cooling channel 141 being connected to the cooling container body 130; and a cooling element for cooling the liquid in the cooling channel 141.

[0078] The design of the cooling channel 141 extends the flow path of the liquid, facilitating heat exchange between the liquid and the cooling channel 141, thereby reducing the liquid temperature. Furthermore, by using cooling elements to cool the cooling channel 141, the cooling rate can be accelerated, allowing the liquid to quickly drop to a suitable drinking temperature or a set temperature for the user, enabling rapid consumption.

[0079] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the liquid is first cooled through the cooling channel 141 before entering the cooling container 130, ensuring that the water temperature in the cooling container 130 does not become too high. Compared to hot water entering the cooling container 130 first and then cooling the hot water in the cooling container 130, this reduces the chance of users being scalded by directly drinking the water in the cooling container 130 in a hurry. Moreover, preventing the cooling container 130 from coming into contact with excessively hot liquids helps to extend the service life of the cooling container 130.

[0080] Furthermore, the cooling channels 141 are distributed along the height of the cooling container body 130, and the length of the cooling channels 141 is greater than the height of the cooling container body 130. In this way, the cooling channels 141 greatly extend the liquid flow path, facilitating heat exchange between the liquid and the cooling channels 141, thereby reducing the liquid temperature. This helps the liquid in the cooling container body 130 to quickly decrease to a suitable drinking temperature or a set temperature, improving the user experience.

[0081] As an example, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the cooling channels 141 are spirally distributed around the outer periphery of the cooling container body 130. The cooling channels 141 are relatively long, which facilitates sufficient heat exchange between the liquid and the cooling channels 141, thereby better reducing the liquid temperature and accelerating the cooling rate.

[0082] As an example, the cooling channels 141 are distributed in a wave-like pattern around the outer periphery of the cooling container body 130. The cooling channels 141 are relatively long, which facilitates sufficient heat exchange between the liquid and the cooling channels 141.

[0083] As an example, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the cooling channel 141 can fit against the outer wall of the cooling container body 130, which can reduce the space occupied and thus help to make the cooling container compact.

[0084] As an example, the cooling channel 141 can also be spaced apart from the outer wall of the cooling container body 130, which can increase the heat exchange area of ​​the cooling channel 141 and improve the cooling effect.

[0085] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the cooling element includes a cooling fan 143 for air cooling of the cooling channel 141. Air cooling of the cooling channel 141 by the cooling fan 143 provides good cooling effect. Furthermore, in addition to cooling the cooling channel 141, the cooling fan 143 can simultaneously cool the cooling container 130, which greatly accelerates the liquid cooling rate and helps the liquid in the cooling container 130 quickly drop to a suitable drinking temperature or a set temperature for the user, facilitating rapid consumption. In addition, the cooling fan 143 has a simple structure and low cost.

[0086] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the drinking water equipment also includes: a cooling container shell 150, a cooling container body 130 disposed inside the cooling container shell 150, a cooling channel 151 formed between the cooling container shell 150 and the cooling container body 130, a vent on the cooling container shell 150 connecting the cooling channel 151 and the outside, and a cooling flow channel 141 and a cooling fan 143 disposed in the cooling channel 151.

[0087] Thus, the cooling container shell 150 not only shields the cooling channel 141 and the cooling fan 143, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing appearance, but also limits the size of the air-cooling channel 151, thereby facilitating the full flow of air through the cooling channel 141 and improving cooling efficiency. Furthermore, since the cooling container shell 150 surrounds the cooling container body 130 and the cooling channel 141, it also reduces the chance of burns to the user.

[0088] As an example, such as Figure 5 As shown, the cooling channel 141 is located on the outer periphery of the cooling container body 130, and the cooling fan 143 is located below the cooling container body 130. The ventilation port includes an air inlet and an air outlet 152. The air inlet is located at the bottom of the cooling container shell 150, and the air outlet 152 is located at the top of the cooling container shell 150, which facilitates the full flow of natural air through the cooling channel 141 and the cooling container body 130, ensuring the cooling effect.

[0089] As an example, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, heat sinks 142 are provided on the outer wall of the cooling channel 141. The heat sinks 142 are continuously or intermittently distributed along the cooling channel 141. The design of the heat sinks 142 can accelerate the heat exchange between the cooling channel 141 and the external environment, which is beneficial to accelerating the cooling rate of the liquid in the cooling channel 141.

[0090] like Figure 6 As shown, heat sinks 142 are spaced apart along the cooling channel 141, forming a ventilation gap 1421 between two circumferentially adjacent heat sinks 142. This allows natural airflow to pass through the ventilation gap 1421 and carry away the heat from the heat sinks 142, facilitating airflow and improving cooling efficiency. An exhaust port 152 is located at the top of the cooling container shell 150, an air inlet is located at the bottom of the cooling container shell 150, and a cooling fan 143 is located below the cooling container body 130. When the cooling fan 143 is running, natural airflows from bottom to top through the ventilation gap 1421 and the air-cooling channel 151, and then exits through the exhaust port 152. This allows the ventilation gaps 1421 between the multiple heat sinks 142 to be aligned vertically along the height of the cooling container body 130, facilitating smooth upward flow of natural air through the ventilation gaps 1421 and allowing natural air to quickly pass through the air-cooling channel 151, thus improving cooling efficiency.

[0091] As an example, the cooling container body 130 and the cooling pipes are both made of food-grade stainless steel, which is not easily corroded and has good thermal conductivity, resulting in good cooling effect.

[0092] Furthermore, the cooling element includes a thermoelectric cooler (not shown) covering the outer wall of the cooling channel 141. This provides excellent cooling performance while occupying minimal space. Moreover, compared to cooling with a cooling fan 143, it generates no noise during the cooling process, resulting in a better user experience.

[0093] In this case, the cooling container may also include a cooling container shell 150 to hide the semiconductor cooling chip and cooling channel 141, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0094] Of course, the cooling element may also include a cooling fan 143 and a semiconductor refrigeration chip.

[0095] Regarding the specific structure of the cooling device 140, in some other embodiments, the cooling device 140 may not include the cooling channel 141, but instead include a cooling element for cooling the cooling container body 130, where the cooling element directly cools the liquid inside the cooling container body 130. The cooling element includes, but is not limited to, a semiconductor refrigeration chip.

[0096] Furthermore, the lower part of the side wall of the cooling container 130 has a through hole 131 communicating with the heating container 120. Alternatively, as... Figure 5As shown, the upper part of the side wall of the cooling container 130 has a through hole 131 communicating with the heating container 120, and the cooling container 130 is also provided with an extension pipe 132 extending from the through hole 131 to the bottom of the cooling container 130. With this design, if the liquid in the cooling container 130 flows out in reverse through the through hole 131, the liquid can be extracted even if the liquid level in the cooling container 130 is low, thus avoiding a large amount of liquid residue in the cooling container 130.

[0097] Of course, if it is not necessary to reverse the liquid extraction through the through hole 131, the location of the through hole 131 is not limited to the above example. The through hole 131 can be located in the middle, upper part, or other positions of the side wall of the cooling container body 130. In this case, the user can directly pour out the cooling container, allowing the liquid to flow out from the top opening of the cooling container body 130. For example, the cooling container body 130 can have a top opening, which forms the liquid outlet of the cooling container body 130, making it convenient for the user to pour out the cooling container and allow the liquid to flow out from the liquid outlet. In this case, the cooling container is not connected to the water outlet 112, and the heating device 160 can heat the liquid flowing from the heating container 120 to the water outlet 112 by default.

[0098] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cooling container is detachably mounted on the exterior of the body 110. This allows for easy removal and cleaning of the cooling container, preventing bacterial growth inside and ensuring drinking safety.

[0099] Of course, in other embodiments, the cooling container can also be located inside the body 110 and hidden, so that the appearance of the drinking container forms a whole and has good consistency.

[0100] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a support platform 111 is provided below the water outlet 112 on the outer side of the body 110. The cooling container is detachably mounted on the support platform 111 and is staggered with the water outlet 112 in the horizontal direction. A liquid inlet 153 is provided at the bottom of the cooling container. A liquid passage port communicating with the liquid inlet 153 is provided on the support platform 111. The liquid passage port is connected to the heating container 120. A valve body 154 is provided at the liquid inlet 153. The valve body 154 can be closed when the cooling container is away from the support platform 111.

[0101] In this embodiment, the cooling container is detachably mounted on the support platform 111 for easy cleaning. The cooling container and the water outlet 112 are horizontally offset, allowing the user to easily fill a water container below the outlet 112 without interfering with the cooling container. Liquid enters through the inlet 153 at the bottom of the cooling container, preventing leakage during flow and ensuring drinking safety. Furthermore, compared to filling from the outlet 112, splashing is avoided, preventing scalding. Additionally, the valve 154 closes when the cooling container shell 150 is away from the support platform 111, preventing leakage.

[0102] As an example, valve body 154 is a one-way valve that automatically closes when the cooling container is away from the support platform 111 to prevent liquid leakage. The one-way valve can also automatically open when the cooling container is placed on the support platform 111, allowing liquid to flow through the valve into the cooling container. When the user needs cold water, they can directly remove the cooling container to pour out the liquid, or the liquid in the cooling container can be reversed and pumped to the outlet 112 via the second pump body 190.

[0103] As an example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the cooling container is a water bottle with a handle for easy handling by the user.

[0104] As an example, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the cooling container includes a cooling container shell 150 and a cooling container body 130. The cooling container shell 150 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 cooling container body 130. An exhaust port 152 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 cooling container body 130 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 cooling container body 130 and the outer surface of the container sleeve.

[0105] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the heating container 120 includes a heating container body and a heating element, wherein the heating container body is used to hold liquid and the heating element is used to heat the liquid in the heating container body.

[0106] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the water dispenser can be an electric water heater, enabling the water temperature to quickly reach the user's desired temperature for convenient and rapid drinking.

[0107] According to one embodiment of this application, by adding a heating device 160 to the water outlet pipe of the drinking water equipment to achieve secondary heating of the water, and by adding an independent cooling container and cooling device 140, as well as a hot and cold water mixing device, the effect of quickly dispensing constant temperature water can be achieved.

[0108] 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 drinking water device, characterized in that, The drinking water equipment includes: The body (110) is provided with a water outlet (112). A heating container (120) is disposed on the body (110), the heating container (120) being capable of containing and heating liquid; A cooling container is disposed on the body (110) and communicates with the heating container (120) so that the heating container (120) can supply liquid to the cooling container, and the cooling container can contain and cool the liquid; The liquid supply device is capable of delivering liquid from the heating container (120) and / or the cooling container to the water outlet (112). The heating device (160) is capable of heating the liquid supplied to the outlet (112) through the liquid supply device.

2. The drinking water equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid supply device includes: The three-way pipe (170) has a first branch pipe (171), a second branch pipe (172) and a third branch pipe (173) that are interconnected. The first branch pipe (171) is connected to the heating container (120), the second branch pipe (172) is connected to the cooling container, and the third branch pipe (173) is connected to the water outlet (112). The first pump body (180) is installed on the first branch pipe (171) and is capable of pumping the liquid in the heating container (120) to the water outlet (112). The second pump body (190), disposed on the second branch pipe (172), is capable of pumping the liquid in the heating container (120) into the cooling container.

3. The drinking water equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second pump body (190) is also capable of pumping liquid in the cooling container to the outlet (112).

4. The drinking water equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The heating device (160) is installed on the first branch pipe (171), the second branch pipe (172), or the third branch pipe (173).

5. The drinking water equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The drinking water equipment also includes: A hot and cold water mixing device is connected to the water outlet (112), the heating container (120), and the cooling container respectively, and is used to mix the liquid in the heating container (120) and the liquid in the cooling container so as to send the mixed liquid to the water outlet (112).

6. The drinking water equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The cooling container includes: Cooling container body (130), for holding liquid; and A cooling device (140) is used to cool the liquid in the cooling container (130) or to cool the liquid flowing to the cooling container (130).

7. The drinking water equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cooling device (140) includes: Cooling channel (141), the channel inlet (1411) of the cooling channel (141) is connected to the heating container (120), and the channel outlet (1412) of the cooling channel (141) is connected to the cooling container body (130); A cooling element is used to cool the liquid in the cooling channel (141).

8. The drinking water equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cooling channels (141) are distributed along the height of the cooling container body (130), and the length of the cooling channels (141) is greater than the height of the cooling container body (130); and / or The cooling element includes a cooling fan (143) for air cooling the cooling channel (141); and / or The cooling element includes a semiconductor cooling chip covering the outer wall of the cooling channel (141).

9. The drinking water equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cooling container also includes: A cooling container shell (150) is provided, and a cooling container body (130) is disposed inside the cooling container shell (150). A cooling channel (151) is formed between the cooling container shell (150) and the cooling container body (130). A vent is also provided on the cooling container shell (150) to connect the cooling channel (151) and the outside. The cooling flow channel (141) and the cooling fan (143) are disposed in the cooling channel (151).

10. The drinking water equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The cooling container is detachably disposed on the exterior of the body (110).

11. The drinking water equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, A support platform (111) is provided below the water outlet (112) on the outside of the body (110), and the cooling container is detachably mounted on the support platform (111). The bottom of the cooling container is provided with a liquid inlet (153), and the support platform (111) is provided with a liquid passage that communicates with the liquid inlet (153). The liquid passage is communicated with the heating container (120). A valve body (154) is provided at the liquid inlet (153). The valve body (154) can be closed when the cooling container is away from the support platform (111).

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