Drainage assembly for water dispenser and water dispenser
By introducing a connecting pipe and a drain pipe into the water dispenser, the problem of water accumulation and blockage in the bend section of the hose in the drainage structure is solved, achieving efficient drainage and convenient installation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGDONG SHUNDE AILONG ENERGY SAVING EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
The existing water dispenser's drainage structure has a height difference and mismatch, which causes the hose to bend into two sections, making it easy for water to accumulate and cause blockages.
The design of the connecting pipe and the drain pipe allows the hose to be bent only once. The inclined extension of the connecting pipe and the setting of the drain pipe prevent water accumulation and blockage. The connection of the connecting pipe and the drainage equipment and the connection port of the drain pipe are designed to achieve a single bend connection.
It effectively avoids water accumulation and blockage, improves drainage efficiency and structural strength, and facilitates installation and disassembly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of water dispensers, and in particular to a drainage assembly for a water dispenser and a water dispenser. Background Technology
[0002] In water dispensers, due to space constraints, a drainage structure is needed to guide the water discharged from the device to the outlet. Existing drainage structures generally use flexible hoses, with one end connected to the drain outlet at the bottom of the device and the other end connected to the discharge pipe. The hose's elasticity allows for flexible connection. However, due to the height difference between the drainage device and the discharge pipe, and their misalignment, the hose bends twice from the bottom drain outlet to the discharge pipe, resulting in two curved sections: one curved section at the bottom drain outlet where the hose bends from vertical to horizontal; and another curved section at the discharge pipe where the hose bends from horizontal to vertical. This curved section is tilted upwards relative to the previous curved section, creating a height difference. This can easily lead to water accumulation between the two curved sections, hindering drainage and causing blockages. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a drainage assembly for a water dispenser and a water dispenser, so as to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provide a beneficial option or create conditions.
[0004] The technical solution adopted to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:
[0005] This utility model provides a drainage assembly for a water dispenser, comprising:
[0006] The connecting pipe has a first pair of interfaces with its opening facing upward at one end, and the other end of the connecting pipe extends downward at an angle in the horizontal direction and has a second pair of interfaces in the same direction as the extension direction.
[0007] The discharge pipe is located on the side extending below the connecting pipe, and the discharge pipe has a third pair of interfaces with the opening facing upward.
[0008] A flexible hose, bent, is connected between the second pair of interfaces and the third pair of interfaces.
[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model's drainage assembly are:
[0010] In use, the first pair of interfaces connects to the water dispenser's drainage device, and the discharge pipe connects to the outside. Water discharged from the drainage device flows out through the connecting pipe, hose, and discharge pipe in sequence. During installation, the discharge pipe is generally fixed according to design requirements, while the connecting pipe connects to the drainage device. The connecting pipe and the discharge pipe are connected through the hose. This utility model adds a connecting pipe to the existing drainage structure. The connecting pipe connects to the drain outlet at the bottom of the drainage device through the first pair of interfaces facing upwards, while the other end of the connecting pipe extends downwards in a horizontal direction, so that the hose only needs to be bent once, that is, bent and connected between the second pair of interfaces at the other end of the connecting pipe and the third pair of interfaces on the discharge pipe, avoiding water accumulation or even blockage. Furthermore, the downward-sloping extension of the connecting pipe is more conducive to drainage.
[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the connecting pipe includes a curved pipe section and an inclined pipe section connected sequentially from top to bottom. The curved pipe section is connected to the upper end of the inclined pipe section in a curved manner, and the first connecting port is located at the end of the curved pipe section away from the inclined pipe section.
[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the first pair of interfaces is provided with a connecting frame inside, and the center of the connecting frame is provided with a connecting screw hole that is arranged in the same direction as the first pair of interfaces.
[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the outer edge of the first interface is provided with an upwardly extending annular sleeve.
[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the end face of the first pair of interfaces is provided with an annular groove located inside the annular sleeve, and the annular groove is provided with a sealing ring.
[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the outer periphery of the inclined pipe section is provided with a number of first docking nozzles.
[0016] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the two ends of the hose are respectively provided with nut sleeves, and the two ends of the hose are respectively threaded to the second pair of interfaces and the third pair of interfaces through the nut sleeves.
[0017] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the discharge pipe extends horizontally and is provided with a vertically arranged branch pipe, and the third pair of interfaces is located at the upper end of the branch pipe.
[0018] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the outer periphery of the branch pipe is provided with several second connecting nozzles and fixed supports.
[0019] In addition, this utility model also proposes a water dispenser, including the aforementioned drainage assembly.
[0020] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the following description, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the drainage assembly provided by this utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a side view of an embodiment of the drainage assembly provided by this utility model;
[0024] Icon labels:
[0025] Connector 100; First connector 110; Connecting bracket 111; Connecting screw hole 112; Annular sleeve 113; Annular groove 114; Second connector 120; Bent pipe section 130; Inclined pipe section 140; First mating nozzle 141;
[0026] Hose 200; Nut sleeve 210;
[0027] Discharge pipe 300; third connector 310; branch pipe 320; second connector 321; fixed bracket 322. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0030] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" refers to two or more. The use of "first" and "second" is for distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or their sequential relationship.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.
[0032] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments.
[0033] In water dispensers, due to space constraints, a drainage structure is needed to guide the water discharged from the device to the outlet. Existing drainage structures typically use a flexible hose 200, with one end connected to the bottom drain outlet and the other end connected to the outlet pipe 300. The hose 200's elasticity allows for flexible connection. However, due to a height difference and misalignment between the drainage device and the outlet pipe 300, the hose 200 bends twice from the bottom drain outlet to the outlet pipe 300, resulting in two curved sections: one curved section at the bottom drain outlet where the hose 200 bends horizontally from vertical; and another curved section at the outlet pipe 300 where the hose 200 bends vertically from horizontal. This curved section is also tilted upwards relative to the previous curved section, creating a height difference. This can easily lead to water accumulation between the two curved sections, hindering drainage and causing blockages. Therefore, this invention proposes a drainage assembly for water dispensers to solve the above problems.
[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the drainage assembly of this utility model includes a connecting pipe 100, a hose 200, and a discharge pipe 300 connected in sequence.
[0035] In this embodiment, one end of the connecting pipe 100 is provided with a first pair of interfaces 110 with the opening facing upwards, and the other end of the connecting pipe 100 extends downwards in a horizontal direction and is provided with a second pair of interfaces 120 in the same direction as the extension. It can be understood that the connecting pipe 100 extends downwards in an inclined manner as a whole. During installation, the first pair of interfaces 110 is connected to the drain outlet at the bottom of the drainage device. After water enters the connecting pipe 100, it flows downwards in an inclined manner under the action of gravity.
[0036] The discharge pipe 300 in this embodiment is used to connect with the outside world to realize the unified collection and discharge of water. The discharge pipe 300 is located on the side of the connecting pipe 100 extending below it. The discharge pipe 300 is provided with a third pair of interfaces 310 with the opening facing upward.
[0037] In this embodiment, the flexible hose 200 is bent and connected between the second pair of interfaces 120 and the third pair of interfaces 310. Since the second pair of interfaces 120 and the third pair of interfaces 310 are misaligned in the vertical direction and have a height difference, the flexible hose 200 is bent at a set angle and the set angle is an obtuse angle, so that the water flow channel inside the drainage assembly is inclined from top to bottom, and drainage is achieved by gravity.
[0038] In use, the first pair of interfaces 110 are connected to the drainage equipment of the water dispenser, the discharge pipe 300 is connected to the outside, and during installation, the discharge pipe 300 is generally fixedly installed according to the design requirements, while the connecting pipe 100 is connected to the drainage equipment, and the connecting pipe 100 is connected to the discharge pipe 300 through the hose 200, which can reduce the installation accuracy of the drainage equipment.
[0039] In the existing drainage structure, a connecting pipe 100 is added, and the connecting pipe 100 connects to the drain outlet at the bottom of the drainage equipment through the first pair of interfaces 110 facing upward. The lower end of the connecting pipe 100 extends downward in a horizontal direction, so that the hose 200 only needs to be bent once, that is, bent and connected between the second pair of interfaces 120 at the lower end of the connecting pipe 100 and the third pair of interfaces 310 on the discharge pipe 300, thus avoiding water accumulation or even blockage.
[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the connecting pipe 100 in this embodiment includes a curved pipe section 130 and an inclined pipe section 140 connected sequentially from top to bottom. The curved pipe section 130 is bent and connected to the upper end of the inclined pipe section 140. The first pair of interfaces 110 is located at the end of the curved pipe section 130 away from the inclined pipe section 140, and the second pair of interfaces 120 is located at the end of the inclined pipe section 140 away from the curved pipe section 130. In this embodiment, the curved pipe section 130 and the inclined pipe section 140 are integrally formed to avoid water leakage, improve structural strength, and facilitate manufacturing.
[0041] In this embodiment, the first pair of interfaces 110 is provided with a connecting frame 111 inside. The center of the connecting frame 111 is provided with a connecting screw hole 112 that is arranged in the same direction as the first pair of interfaces 110. When the first pair of interfaces 110 is connected to the drainage equipment, the connecting screw hole 112 is connected and fixed to the drainage equipment by bolts to realize the fixed installation of the connecting pipe 100. This also allows the connecting pipe 100 to be rotated and adjusted for easy assembly, so that the lower end of the connecting pipe 100 faces the side of the discharge pipe 300.
[0042] The connecting frame 111 in this embodiment includes a central block and a plurality of connecting rods radially connected to the outer periphery of the central block. The connecting screw holes 112 are located on the central block so as not to affect the flow of water.
[0043] Furthermore, the outer edge of the first pair of interfaces 110 in this embodiment is provided with an upwardly extending annular sleeve 113. During installation, the first pair of interfaces 110 is sleeved with the discharge port at the bottom of the drainage device through the annular sleeve 113, so as to achieve installation and fixation while also blocking water and preventing leakage.
[0044] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the end face of the first pair of interfaces 110 is provided with an annular groove 114 located inside the annular sleeve 113. The annular groove 114 is provided with a sealing ring (not shown). During installation, the sealing ring is clamped between the end face of the first pair of interfaces 110 and the drainage device to achieve a sealed installation. In addition, this embodiment also uses the annular groove 114 to limit the installation of the sealing ring and avoid displacement.
[0045] In this embodiment, the inclined pipe section 140 is provided with several first connecting nozzles 141 on its outer periphery. The water dispenser has multiple discharge devices inside, such as heating tank, warm water tank, water storage tank, filter, etc. During operation, they all need to drain water. In this embodiment, the first connecting nozzles 141 are connected to other drainage devices to achieve unified drainage.
[0046] In this embodiment, the hose 200 is provided with nut sleeves 210 at both ends. The two ends of the hose 200 are threadedly connected to the second pair of interfaces 120 and the third pair of interfaces 310 through the nut sleeves 210, so as to realize detachable installation and facilitate disassembly and assembly. The hose 200 in this embodiment is a corrugated telescopic tube.
[0047] In this embodiment, the discharge pipe 300 extends horizontally and is provided with a vertically arranged branch pipe 320. The third pair of interfaces 310 is located at the upper end of the branch pipe 320.
[0048] Furthermore, the outer periphery of the branch pipe 320 in this embodiment is provided with a plurality of second connecting nozzles 321 and a fixing bracket 322. The branch pipe 320 is installed and fixed by the fixing bracket 322, while the second connecting nozzles 321 can be connected to other drainage equipment to increase the flexibility of assembly.
[0049] In addition, this utility model also proposes a water dispenser, including the aforementioned drainage assembly.
[0050] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0051] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A drainage assembly for a water dispenser, characterized in that, include: The connecting pipe (100) has a first pair of interfaces (110) with its opening facing upward at one end, and the other end of the connecting pipe (100) extends downward in a horizontal direction and has a second pair of interfaces (120) in the same direction as the extension direction. The discharge pipe (300) is located on the side of the connecting pipe (100) extending below it, and the discharge pipe (300) is provided with a third pair of interfaces (310) with the opening facing upward. The flexible hose (200) is bent and connected between the second pair of interfaces (120) and the third pair of interfaces (310).
2. The drainage assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting pipe (100) includes a curved pipe section (130) and an inclined pipe section (140) connected sequentially from top to bottom. The curved pipe section (130) is connected to the upper end of the inclined pipe section (140) in a curved manner. The first connecting port (110) is located at the end of the curved pipe section (130) away from the inclined pipe section (140).
3. The drainage assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first pair of interfaces (110) has a connecting frame (111) inside, and the center of the connecting frame (111) has a connecting screw hole (112) that is arranged in the same direction as the first pair of interfaces (110).
4. The drainage assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer edge of the first pair of interfaces (110) is provided with an upwardly extending annular sleeve (113).
5. The drainage assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The end face of the first pair of interfaces (110) is provided with an annular groove (114) located inside the annular sleeve (113), and the annular groove (114) is provided with a sealing ring.
6. The drainage assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inclined pipe section (140) is provided with a number of first docking nozzles (141) on its outer periphery.
7. The drainage assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hose (200) is provided with a nut sleeve (210) at both ends, and the two ends of the hose (200) are threadedly connected to the second pair of interfaces (120) and the third pair of interfaces (310) through the nut sleeve (210).
8. The drainage assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge pipe (300) extends horizontally, and the discharge pipe (300) is provided with a vertically arranged branch pipe (320). The third pair of interfaces (310) is located at the upper end of the branch pipe (320).
9. The drainage assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The outer periphery of the branch pipe (320) is provided with several second connecting nozzles (321) and fixed brackets (322).
10. A water dispenser, characterized in that: Includes the drainage assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.