Direct drinking machine water tank with sterile structure
By using a ring-shaped airtight groove, sealing ring, antibacterial pressure balance valve, UV-LED light strip and composite antibacterial membrane in the water tank of the direct drinking water machine, the problems of installation stability, antibacterial properties and cleaning of the water tank are solved, and a sterile environment and water quality safety are maintained.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANHUI SMALL BALL INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing direct drinking water tanks are inadequate in terms of installation stability, antibacterial effect, and ease of maintenance, and are prone to forming stagnant water areas that are difficult to clean.
The system employs an annular airtight groove and sealing ring to enhance sealing, combined with an antibacterial air pressure balance valve and UV-LED light strip for sterilization, uses a composite antibacterial membrane to improve mechanical strength and antibacterial effect, and designs an arc-shaped funnel-shaped inner bottom surface to facilitate water flow.
It achieves the maintenance of a sterile environment, water quality safety, improved water output efficiency, and ease of cleaning and maintenance, and has installation stability and long-lasting antibacterial capabilities.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of direct drinking water machine technology, specifically to a direct drinking water machine water tank with a sterile structure. Background Technology
[0002] A direct drinking water purifier is a household water purification device installed in homes, offices, and other places to purify tap water to a level suitable for direct drinking. It typically includes a multi-stage purification system, such as ultrafiltration, activated carbon filtration, and RO reverse osmosis membrane technology, to remove harmful substances, bacteria, viruses, etc., providing a purer and safer drinking water source. To effectively isolate the water from external air and bacterial contamination and prevent secondary pollution of the water tank, this invention proposes a sterile direct drinking water purifier tank.
[0003] According to a search, Chinese patent document CN206675419U discloses a sterile direct drinking water tank. It features an air inlet to balance the pressure inside the tank, and a perforated cylinder for installing a filter cartridge. Outside air is filtered through the filter before entering the tank, solving the problem of secondary contamination. The sealing mechanism replaces the traditional level gauge; when the water level rises, a float rises, causing a moving rod to move upwards. The sealing plug connects to the outer protrusion of the air inlet through a groove, thus sealing the air inlet. However, in practical use, this device cannot be easily installed and fixed in place, making it unsuitable for different models of direct drinking water machines. Furthermore, the smooth inner wall of the tank lacks antibacterial properties, allowing residual water stains to easily breed bacteria. Additionally, the flat-bottomed design of the tank easily creates stagnant water areas, and the complex flow channeling structure makes cleaning difficult. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a sterile direct drinking water tank with the advantages of stable installation, thorough antibacterial properties, and simple maintenance, thus solving the aforementioned technical problems.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a sterile direct drinking water tank, comprising a tank body, a sealing cover installed on the top surface of the tank body, an annular airtight groove formed on the outer side of the sealing cover, a sealing rubber ring fixedly installed inside the annular airtight groove, a transparent water level groove formed on the front side of the tank body, a limit slider fixedly installed on the left side of the tank body, a handle installed on the outer side of the tank body, a water outlet installed on the bottom surface of the tank body, a silicone sealing sleeve installed on the outer side of the water outlet, and a one-way valve installed inside the water outlet.
[0008] Preferably, there are two of each of the annular airtight groove and the sealing ring, and an antibacterial pressure balancing valve is fixedly installed on the top surface of the sealing cover.
[0009] Through the above technical solutions, the annular airtight groove and sealing ring can increase the contact area between the sealing cover and the box, making the seal tighter and preventing external air, dust, microorganisms, etc. from entering the interior of the box, thereby maintaining the sterile environment of the equipment; while the antibacterial air pressure balance valve can automatically adjust the air pressure inside the box to keep it balanced with the external atmospheric pressure. This not only prevents the box from deforming or being damaged due to air pressure difference, but also filters the air entering the box, preventing external bacteria, dust and other pollutants from entering the interior of the box, thereby avoiding secondary pollution of the water inside.
[0010] Preferably, a UV-LED light strip is fitted into the inner top surface of the sealing cover, and a power supply line is electrically connected to the outer surface of the UV-LED light strip.
[0011] The above technical solution allows the UV-LED light strip to be powered via a power supply line. The UV-LED light strip emits ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 200-280nm. This wavelength of ultraviolet light has a strong bactericidal ability, which can effectively kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms in the water, prevent the growth and pollution of microorganisms in the tank, and ensure water quality safety. Furthermore, the UV-LED light strip and power supply line are simple and convenient to install, and can be flexibly designed and installed according to the shape and size of the tank.
[0012] Preferably, the inner side of the box is provided with a composite antibacterial film, which includes a silica base layer, a nano silver ion coating, and a photocatalytic coating.
[0013] Through the above technical solutions, the silica base layer can improve the mechanical strength of the tank, making it more robust and durable, able to withstand certain pressure and impact, and not easily damaged. Its smooth surface also makes it less prone to bacterial and dirt growth, facilitating cleaning and disinfection, and helping to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the tank interior. The nano-silver ion coating has a strong inhibitory and killing effect on dozens of pathogenic microorganisms such as Escherichia coli, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia trachomatis, effectively preventing bacterial growth and reproduction inside the tank and achieving long-lasting antibacterial effects. The photocatalytic coating can prevent the growth of bacteria and mold, and decompose mold, germs, and other difficult-to-eliminate substances in the air, continuously purifying the air inside the tank and improving water quality and the usage environment.
[0014] Preferably, the inner bottom surface of the box is configured as an arc-shaped funnel, and the inner bottom surface of the box is provided with multiple guide grooves.
[0015] Through the above technical solutions, the arc-shaped funnel design can make the water flow smoother, reduce water flow resistance, ensure that all water in the tank is discharged, prevent water accumulation, and improve water output efficiency; while multiple guide channels can guide the water flow in a predetermined direction to avoid water flow turbulence, and also facilitate maintenance and cleaning.
[0016] Preferably, there are two limiting sliders, and the bottom of the box is provided with a fitting groove.
[0017] Through the above technical solutions, the limiting slider and the fitting slot can help the box achieve precise positioning during installation or use, ensuring that the box is in the correct and stable position, preventing displacement during operation, and enhancing the overall stability of the device.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a sterile direct drinking water tank, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0019] 1. This utility model increases the contact area between the sealing cover and the box body through the annular airtight groove and sealing ring, making the seal tighter and preventing external air, dust, microorganisms, etc. from entering the interior of the box, thereby maintaining a sterile environment for the equipment; the UV-LED light strip emits ultraviolet rays with a wavelength of 200-280nm, which has a strong bactericidal ability and can effectively kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms in the water, preventing the growth and contamination of microorganisms inside the box and ensuring water quality safety; by setting the bottom surface of the box body into an arc-shaped funnel, the water flow can be smoother, reducing water flow resistance, ensuring that all water in the box body is discharged, preventing water accumulation, and improving water output efficiency; and multiple guide channels can guide the water flow in a predetermined direction to avoid water flow turbulence, while also facilitating maintenance and cleaning.
[0020] 2. This utility model improves the mechanical strength of the tank through the silica base layer, making it more robust and durable, able to withstand certain pressure and impact, and not easily damaged. Its smooth surface also prevents the growth of bacteria and dirt, facilitating cleaning and disinfection, and helping to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the tank interior. The nano-silver ion coating has a strong inhibitory and killing effect on dozens of pathogenic microorganisms such as Escherichia coli, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia trachomatis, effectively preventing the growth and reproduction of bacteria inside the tank and achieving long-lasting antibacterial effects. The photocatalytic coating prevents the growth of bacteria and mold and decomposes mold, germs, and other difficult-to-eliminate substances in the air, continuously purifying the air inside the tank and improving water quality and the usage environment. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 2This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the sealing cap and other parts of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the structural box and other parts of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 The structure of this utility model Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the diagram.
[0025] The components include: 1. Box body; 2. Sealing cover; 3. Annular airtight groove; 4. Sealing ring; 5. Transparent water level groove; 6. Limiting slider; 7. Handle; 8. Water outlet; 9. Silicone sealing sleeve; 10. One-way valve; 11. Antibacterial air pressure balance valve; 12. UV-LED light strip; 13. Power supply line; 14. Composite antibacterial membrane; 15. Silica base layer; 16. Nano silver ion coating; 17. Photocatalytic coating; 18. Flow guide groove; 19. Fitting slot. Detailed Implementation
[0026] 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.
[0027] Please see Figure 1-4 A sterile direct drinking water tank includes a tank body 1, a sealing cover 2 installed on the top surface of the tank body 1, an annular airtight groove 3 opened on the outer side of the sealing cover 2, a sealing ring 4 fixedly installed inside the annular airtight groove 3, a transparent water level groove 5 opened on the front side of the tank body 1, a limit slider 6 fixedly installed on the left side of the tank body 1, a handle 7 installed on the outer side of the tank body 1, a water outlet 8 installed on the bottom surface of the tank body 1, a silicone sealing sleeve 9 installed on the outer side of the water outlet 8, and a one-way valve 10 installed inside the water outlet 8.
[0028] Specifically, there are two annular airtight grooves 3 and two sealing rings 4, and an antibacterial pressure balancing valve 11 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the sealing cover 2. The advantages are that this structure increases the contact area between the sealing cover 2 and the housing 1, making the seal tighter and preventing external air, dust, microorganisms, etc., from entering the interior of the housing 1, thus maintaining a sterile environment for the equipment. The antibacterial pressure balancing valve 11 automatically adjusts the air pressure inside the housing 1 to maintain balance with the external atmospheric pressure. This not only prevents the housing 1 from deforming or being damaged due to pressure differences but also filters the air entering the housing 1, preventing external bacteria, dust, and other contaminants from entering the interior of the housing 1, thereby avoiding secondary contamination of the water inside.
[0029] Specifically, a UV-LED light strip 12 is fitted into the inner top surface of the sealing cover 2, and a power supply line 13 is electrically connected to the outer surface of the UV-LED light strip 12. The advantages are that the UV-LED light strip 12 can be powered via the power supply line 13, and the UV-LED light strip 12 emits ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 200-280nm. This wavelength of ultraviolet light has a strong bactericidal ability, effectively killing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms in the water, preventing the growth and contamination of microorganisms inside the tank 1, and ensuring water quality safety. Furthermore, the UV-LED light strip 12 and the power supply line 13 are simple and convenient to install, and can be flexibly designed and installed according to the shape and size of the tank 1.
[0030] Specifically, the inner surface of the enclosure 1 is provided with a composite antibacterial film 14, which includes a silica base layer 15, a nano-silver ion coating 16, and a photocatalytic coating 17. The advantages are that the silica base layer 15 improves the mechanical strength of the enclosure 1, making it more robust and durable, able to withstand certain pressure and impact, and less prone to damage. Its smooth surface also prevents the growth of bacteria and dirt, facilitating cleaning and disinfection, and helping to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the enclosure 1. The nano-silver ion coating 16 has a strong inhibitory and killing effect on dozens of pathogenic microorganisms such as Escherichia coli, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia trachomatis, effectively preventing the growth and reproduction of bacteria inside the enclosure 1 and achieving long-lasting antibacterial effects. The photocatalytic coating 17 prevents the growth of bacteria and mold and decomposes mold, germs, and other difficult-to-eliminate substances in the air, continuously purifying the air inside the enclosure 1 and improving water quality and the operating environment.
[0031] Specifically, the inner bottom surface of the tank 1 is designed as an arc-shaped funnel, and multiple guide channels 18 are provided on the inner bottom surface of the tank 1. The advantages are that the arc-shaped funnel design of this structure can make the water flow smoother, reduce water flow resistance, ensure that all water in the tank 1 is discharged, prevent water accumulation, and improve water discharge efficiency; while the multiple guide channels 18 can guide the water flow in a predetermined direction, avoid water flow turbulence, and also facilitate maintenance and cleaning.
[0032] Specifically, there are two limit sliders 6, and the bottom of the housing 1 is provided with a fitting groove 19. The advantage is that this structure of limit sliders 6 and fitting groove 19 can help the housing 1 achieve precise positioning during installation or use, ensuring that the housing 1 is in the correct and stable position, preventing displacement during operation, and enhancing the overall stability of the device.
[0033] During use, the annular airtight groove 3 and sealing ring 4 increase the contact area between the sealing cover 2 and the housing 1, making the seal tighter and preventing external air, dust, microorganisms, etc., from entering the interior of the housing 1, thus maintaining a sterile environment for the equipment. The UV-LED light strip 12 emits ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 200-280nm. This wavelength of ultraviolet light has strong bactericidal capabilities, effectively killing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms in the water, preventing microbial growth and contamination inside the housing 1, and ensuring water quality safety. The silica base layer 15 improves the mechanical strength of the housing 1, making it more robust and durable, able to withstand certain pressure and impact, and less prone to damage. Its smooth surface also prevents the growth of bacteria and dirt, facilitating cleaning and disinfection. This helps maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the inside of the tank 1; the nano silver ion coating 16 has a strong inhibitory and killing effect on dozens of pathogenic microorganisms such as Escherichia coli, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia trachomatis, which can effectively prevent the growth and reproduction of bacteria in the tank 1 and achieve long-lasting antibacterial effect; the photocatalytic coating 17 can prevent the growth of bacteria and mold, and decompose mold, germs and other things in the air that are not easy to eliminate, continuously purifying the air in the tank 1 and improving water quality and the usage environment; by setting the bottom surface of the tank 1 to an arc-shaped funnel, the water flow can be smoother, reducing water flow resistance, ensuring that all the water in the tank 1 is discharged, preventing water accumulation, and improving water output efficiency; and multiple guide channels 18 can guide the water flow in a predetermined direction to avoid water flow disturbance, and also facilitate maintenance and cleaning.
[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A sterile direct drinking water tank, comprising a tank body (1), characterized in that: The top surface of the box (1) is equipped with a sealing cover (2), and the outer side of the sealing cover (2) is provided with an annular airtight groove (3). A sealing rubber ring (4) is fixedly installed inside the annular airtight groove (3). A transparent water level groove (5) is provided on the front side of the box (1). A limit slider (6) is fixedly installed on the left side of the box (1). A handle (7) is installed on the outer side of the box (1). A water outlet (8) is installed on the bottom surface of the box (1). A silicone sealing sleeve (9) is installed on the outer side of the water outlet (8). A one-way valve (10) is installed inside the water outlet (8).
2. The aseptic structure water tank of a direct drinking water machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the annular airtight groove (3) and the sealing ring (4) are both provided in two, and an antibacterial air pressure balance valve (11) is fixedly installed on the top surface of the sealing cover (2).
3. The aseptic structure water tank of a direct drinking water machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A UV-LED light strip (12) is fitted into the inner top surface of the sealing cover (2), and a power supply line (13) is electrically connected to the outer surface of the UV-LED light strip (12).
4. The aseptic structure water tank of a direct drinking water machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the box (1) is provided with a composite antibacterial film (14), which includes a silica base layer (15), a nano silver ion coating (16), and a photocatalytic coating (17).
5. The aseptic structure of a direct drinking water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom surface of the box (1) is set as an arc-shaped funnel, and the inner bottom surface of the box (1) is provided with multiple guide grooves (18).
6. The aseptic structure water tank of a direct drinking water machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the limiting sliders (6) is set to two, and the bottom of the box (1) is provided with a fitting slot (19).