Ice water box mounting structure of water dispenser and water dispenser with ice making function

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice water box installation structure of drinking water equipment, which comprises an inner container arranged on a machine body and used for installing an ice water box, a butt joint is arranged at the bottom of the ice water box, a butt joint seat used for the butt joint to be inserted and communicated is arranged in the inner container, and the butt joint seat is communicated with an ice making module and a water outlet module through a water power system in the machine body. An inner cavity of the ice water box is communicated with the machine body, water is supplied to the ice making module and the water outlet module through the water power system, ice making and water supply drinking are achieved, a temperature detector is further arranged in the butt joint base, the temperature of ice water is detected through the temperature detector, and if the temperature of the ice water is too low, the water power system is used for pumping water to the ice making module to refrigerate the ice water again; the water dispenser with the ice making function comprises a machine body, a water tank, an ice making module, a water outlet module and an inner container, the ice making module, the water outlet module and the inner container are arranged in the machine body, the inner container is located below the ice making module, an ice basket and an ice water box are installed in the inner container, the ice basket is located on the upper portion of the inner container, and the ice water box is located on the lower portion of the inner container. Ice blocks and ice water made by the ice making module can be poured into the ice basket, the ice basket receives the ice blocks to enable the ice water to leak into the ice water box below, and the ice water box mounting structure is further arranged in the machine body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water dispensers, specifically to an ice water box installation structure for a water dispenser and a water dispenser with an ice-making function. Background Technology

[0002] Water dispensers are common household appliances, but traditional water dispensers only have the function of heating or cooling water. Existing technology includes water dispensers with ice-making functions, such as those disclosed in prior patent CN101949688B. These dispensers use an ice-making module to produce ice cubes and ice water, which are then poured into a lower ice basket via a tilting structure. After the ice basket receives the ice cubes, the ice water falls through a perforated section into a lower ice water chamber, where it is stored for further ice-making or for serving as drinking water.

[0003] However, after prolonged use, scale or moss may accumulate in the ice water chamber, requiring regular cleaning. But since the ice water chamber is fixed inside the machine body, it is usually only possible to remove the ice basket and reach into the machine body to clean the inner wall of the ice water chamber, which is quite inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides an ice water box installation structure for a drinking water device and a water dispenser with an ice-making function.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] An ice water box installation structure for a drinking water device includes an inner liner installed on the body for installing the ice water box. The bottom of the ice water box is provided with a connector. The inner liner is provided with a docking seat for the connector to be inserted and communicated. The docking seat is connected to an ice-making module and a water dispensing module through a hydrodynamic system inside the body. A temperature detector is also sealed and installed on the wall of the docking seat. The temperature detector is connected to an electronic control board.

[0007] The hydrodynamic system includes a water pump I, and the docking seat is provided with a water inlet I that is connected to the water pump I, and is connected to the ice-making module through the water pump I.

[0008] The hydrodynamic system includes a water pump II. The docking seat is provided with a water inlet II that is connected to the water pump II, and is also connected to the water outlet module through the water pump II.

[0009] The water inlet II of the docking seat is connected to a three-way connector. One path of the three-way connector is connected to the water pump II, and the other path is connected to the water inlet module at the bottom of the water tank. A water pump III or a solenoid valve is arranged between the water inlet module and the three-way connector.

[0010] The bottom of the docking seat is provided with a drain outlet, and a drain pipe extends from the drain outlet to the bottom of the machine body, with a sealing plug installed at the end.

[0011] The docking seat is also equipped with a pressure-balancing interface.

[0012] A water dispenser with an ice-making function includes a body, a water tank, an ice-making module, a water dispensing module, and an inner tank arranged inside the body. The inner tank is located below the ice-making module and has an ice basket and an ice water box installed inside. The ice basket is located at the upper part of the inner tank, and the ice water box is located at the lower part of the inner tank. The ice blocks and ice water produced by the ice-making module can be poured into the ice basket, and the ice basket receives the ice blocks and allows the ice water to leak into the ice water box below. The body also has the aforementioned ice water box installation structure.

[0013] The upper part of the machine body has a mounting groove for a water tank. The machine body is equipped with a water supply module, which includes a water inlet seat and the top of the water inlet seat extends to the bottom wall of the mounting groove to form a water inlet that connects with the water tank.

[0014] The water supply module also includes a water pump IV and an external connector arranged on the outer wall of the machine body. The water inlet seat includes a water inlet nozzle at the top, a water inlet connector and a water outlet connector on the side, and a water replenishment connector at the bottom. The water replenishment connector is connected to a solenoid valve and is connected to a docking seat at the inner tank through the solenoid valve. The water inlet connector is connected to the water pump IV and is connected to the external connector through the water pump IV. The water outlet connector is connected to the water outlet module.

[0015] The inner liner is provided with a pressure port at the top, and the docking seat is provided with a pressure interface that connects to the pressure port through a pipe.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model uses a detachable ice water box to replace the original ice water cavity used for storing ice water. The detachable ice water box can be removed for cleaning or use separately, which is very convenient. The inner liner of the ice water box is equipped with a docking seat, and the bottom of the ice water box is equipped with a connector that plugs into and communicates with the docking seat, so that the inner cavity of the ice water box is connected to the machine body and water is supplied to the ice-making module and the water outlet module through the water power system, realizing ice making and drinking water supply. In addition, the docking seat is also equipped with a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor detects the temperature of the ice water. If the temperature of the ice water is too low, the water power system is used to pump water to the ice-making module to cool the ice water again. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the water dispenser of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a disassembled schematic diagram of the water dispenser of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the image;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the ice water box of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial sectional view of the water dispenser after the connector of this utility model has been inserted into the docking seat;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the water dispenser of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 6 A water dispenser with an ice-making function includes a body 1, a water tank 2, an ice-making module 3, a water dispensing module 4, and an inner tank 5 arranged within the body 1. The inner tank 5 is located below the ice-making module 3 and has an ice basket 6 and an ice water box 7 detachably installed within it. The ice basket 6 is located at the upper part of the inner tank 5, and the ice water box 7 is located at the lower part of the inner tank 5. The ice blocks and ice water produced by the ice-making module 3 can be poured into the ice basket 6, and the ice basket 6 receives the ice blocks, allowing the ice water to leak into the ice water box 7 below. The body 1 also has an ice water box installation structure that connects the detachable ice water box 7 to the internal water passage of the body 1. Specifically, The bottom of the ice water box 7 is provided with a connector 71, and the inner liner 5 is provided with a docking seat 54 for the connector 71 to be inserted and connected. The docking seat 54 is connected to the ice-making module 3 and the water outlet module 4 through the water power system in the body 1. The ice water in the ice water box 7 is used to make ice again or to supply ice water for people to drink. A temperature detector 9 is also sealed on the wall of the docking seat 54. The temperature detector 9 is connected to the electronic control board. The temperature detector detects the temperature of the ice water. If the temperature of the ice water is too low, the water is pumped to the ice-making module 3 by the water power system to cool the ice water again to make ice cubes or simply to cool the ice water again.

[0025] In this embodiment, the hydrodynamic system includes water pump I 31 and water pump II 41. The docking seat 54 is provided with a water inlet I 541 connected to water pump I 31, and through water pump I 31, it is connected to the ice-making module 3. Preferably, water pump I 31 is fixed to the back of the inner tank and located on one side of the docking seat 54, with its inlet directly connected to water inlet I 541. The docking seat 54 is provided with a water inlet II 542 connected to water pump II 41, and through water pump II 41, it is connected to the water outlet module 4. Further, the water inlet II 542 of the docking seat 54 is connected to a three-way connector. One path of the three-way connector connects to water pump II 41, and the other path connects to the water outlet module 8 at the bottom of the water tank 2. A water pump III or a solenoid valve 87 is arranged between the water outlet module 8 and the three-way connector. When the water level in the ice water box 7 is low, water pump III or solenoid valve 87 opens the water supply to allow the stored water in the water tank 2 to be supplied to the ice water box 7.

[0026] The water tank 2 is placed in the mounting groove 11 formed on the upper part of the body. The water module 8 is provided inside the body 1. The water module 8 includes a water inlet seat 81, and the top of the water inlet seat 81 extends to the bottom wall of the mounting groove 11 to form a water inlet nozzle 82 that connects with the water tank 2. The water module 8 also includes a water pump IV 83 and an external connector 84 arranged on the outer wall of the body 1. The water inlet seat 81 includes a water inlet nozzle 82 at the top, a water inlet connector and a water outlet connector on the side, and a water replenishment connector at the bottom. The water replenishment connector is connected to a solenoid valve 87 and is connected to the mounting groove 54 through the solenoid valve 87, which can replenish the ice water box 7. The water inlet connector is connected to the water pump IV 83 and is connected to the external connector 84 through the water pump IV 83. The external connector 84 can be connected to an external water source to supply water to the water tank 2. The water outlet connector is connected to the water outlet module 4, and the water tank 2 can also supply water to the water outlet module 4 to provide people with room temperature drinking water. The water outlet module 4 is divided into two paths: one is a cold water path that provides cold water, and the other is a hot water path that can heat the room temperature water provided by the water tank 2. When people want to drink room temperature water, the heating device on the hot water path does not work and directly provides room temperature water. When people need to drink hot water, the heating device on the hot water path works to heat the room temperature water flowing through it and provide hot water for people to drink.

[0027] As a preferred embodiment, the docking seat 54 is provided with a pressure-balancing interface 544 to connect to the outside world for balancing the air pressure inside the docking seat 54. In order to prevent water leakage from the pressure-balancing interface 544, a pressure-balancing port 51 is provided on the upper part of the inner liner 5 in this embodiment. The docking seat 54 is provided with a pressure-balancing interface 544 and is connected to the pressure-balancing port 51 through a pipe. On the one hand, the large space inside the inner liner 5 is used to balance the air pressure. On the other hand, if the water pressure inside the docking seat 54 is too high and water leaks from the pressure-balancing interface 544, the leaked water can also enter the inner liner 5 through the pipe and fall back into the ice water box 7.

[0028] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the docking seat 54 is provided with a drain outlet, and a drain pipe 543 extends from the drain outlet. The drain pipe 543 extends to the bottom of the body 1 and is fitted with a sealing plug at the end. When it is necessary to drain the water in the ice water box 7 and the water power system pipe, the sealing plug can be pulled out.

Claims

1. An ice water box installation structure for a drinking water device, characterized in that: The device includes an inner tank (5) installed on the body (1) for the installation of the ice water box (7). The bottom of the ice water box (7) is provided with a connector (71). The inner tank (5) is provided with a docking seat (54) for the connector (71) to be inserted and connected. The docking seat (54) is connected to the ice-making module (3) and the water outlet module (4) through the hydrodynamic system inside the body (1). A temperature detector (9) is also sealed and installed on the wall of the docking seat (54). The temperature detector (9) is connected to the electronic control board.

2. The ice water box installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hydrodynamic system includes a water pump I (31), and the docking seat (54) is provided with a water inlet I (541) connected to the water pump I (31), and is connected to the ice-making module (3) through the water pump I (31).

3. The ice water box installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hydrodynamic system includes a water pump II (41), and the docking seat (54) is provided with a water inlet II (542) connected to the water pump II (41), and is connected to the water outlet module (4) through the water pump II (41).

4. The ice water box installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water inlet II (542) of the docking seat (54) is connected to a three-way connector. One of the three-way connectors is connected to the water pump II (41), and the other is connected to the water inlet module (8) at the bottom of the water tank (2). A water pump III or a solenoid valve (87) is arranged between the water inlet module (8) and the three-way connector.

5. The ice water box installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the docking seat (54) is provided with a drain outlet, and a drain pipe (543) extends from the drain outlet. The drain pipe (543) extends to the bottom of the body (1) and is fitted with a sealing plug at the port.

6. The ice water box installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The docking seat (54) is also provided with a pressure-balancing interface (544).

7. A water dispenser with an ice-making function, characterized in that: The device includes a body (1), a water tank (2), an ice-making module (3), a water outlet module (4), and an inner tank (5) arranged inside the body (1). The inner tank (5) is located below the ice-making module (3) and has an ice basket (6) and an ice water box (7) installed inside. The ice basket (6) is located at the upper part of the inner tank (5), and the ice water box (7) is located at the lower part of the inner tank (5). The ice blocks and ice water produced by the ice-making module (3) can be poured into the ice basket (6), and the ice basket (6) receives the ice blocks and allows the ice water to leak into the ice water box (7) below. The body (1) is also provided with the ice water box installation structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The water dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper part of the body (1) is formed with a mounting groove (11) for mounting a water tank (2). The body (1) is provided with a water supply module (8). The water supply module (8) includes a water inlet seat (81) and the top of the water inlet seat (81) extends to the bottom wall of the mounting groove (11) to form a water inlet nozzle (82) that is connected to the water tank (2).

9. The water dispenser according to claim 8, characterized in that: The water supply module (8) also includes a water pump IV (83) and an external connector (84) arranged on the outer wall of the body (1). The water inlet seat (81) includes a water inlet nozzle (82) at the top, a water inlet connector and a water outlet connector on the side, and a water replenishment connector at the bottom. The water replenishment connector is connected to a solenoid valve (87) and is connected to a docking seat (54) at the inner tank (5) through the solenoid valve (87). The water inlet connector is connected to the water pump IV (83) and is connected to the external connector (84) through the water pump IV (83). The water outlet connector is connected to the water outlet module (4).

10. The water dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inner liner (5) is provided with a pressure port (51) at the top, and the docking seat (54) is provided with a pressure interface (544) which is connected to the pressure port (51) through a pipe.

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