A pipe line machine
By designing a retractable water pipe structure, the problem of debris accumulation caused by exposed water pipes in water dispensers is solved, extending the cleaning cycle and improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGSHAN YOURUN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
AI Technical Summary
The exposed outlet pipes of existing water dispensers are prone to accumulating debris, requiring users to clean them frequently.
Design a water dispenser where the outlet pipe can be rotated through a panel assembly into a receiving cavity for storage. The panel assembly can close the opening in different states to prevent debris from adhering.
Extend the cleaning cycle of the water outlet pipe, improve the user experience, reduce debris buildup, and reduce the frequency of cleaning.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of home appliance technology, and in particular to a pipeline machine. Background Technology
[0002] A water dispenser (or piped water purifier) is a smart drinking water device that can connect to a direct drinking water system and quickly provide hot or cold water, offering instant access without the risk of repeatedly boiled water. In existing technologies, the inventors, through market research and studying user feedback, discovered that existing water dispensers have exposed water pipes. These exposed pipes are prone to accumulating debris (such as dust and grease), requiring users to clean them frequently. Utility Model Content
[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a pipeline machine.
[0004] A water dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body and a panel assembly. The body has a first receiving cavity and an opening communicating with the first receiving cavity. The panel assembly is rotatably disposed on the body and has a water outlet pipe. The panel assembly can rotate relative to the body to a first state or a second state. When the panel assembly rotates from the second state to the first state, the water outlet pipe can move back into the first receiving cavity through the opening. When the panel assembly rotates from the first state to the second state, the water outlet pipe can move out of the first receiving cavity through the opening for the user to collect water.
[0005] A pipeline machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0006] When a user needs to collect water, the user can rotate the panel assembly from the first state to the second state, causing the water outlet pipe to move out of the first receiving cavity through the opening for water collection. After the user has collected water, the user can rotate the panel assembly from the second state to the first state, causing the water outlet pipe to move back into the first receiving cavity through the opening. Therefore, when the water dispenser is not in use, the water outlet pipe can be moved and stored in the first receiving cavity, reducing the accumulation of debris and extending the cycle of cleaning the water outlet pipe, thus improving the user experience.
[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the front side of the body component is provided with a body surface, the body surface is provided with a groove, the bottom of the groove is provided with the opening, and the panel assembly is rotatably disposed in the groove.
[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the panel assembly is provided with a control panel.
[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the panel assembly is provided with a first abutting part and a second abutting part, wherein the panel assembly is rotatable relative to the body component so that the first abutting part or the second abutting part abuts against the body component, thereby positioning the panel assembly in the corresponding first state or second state.
[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first abutting part and / or the body component is provided with a first pad, and the first abutting part can abut against the body component through the first pad; the second abutting part and / or the body component is provided with a second pad, and the second abutting part can abut against the body component through the second pad.
[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, both the first pad and the second pad are strip-shaped structures. When the first pad is disposed on the body component, the first pad is disposed along the edge of the opening. When the first pad is disposed on the first abutting portion, the first pad on the panel assembly in the first state is disposed along the edge of the opening. When the second pad is disposed on the body component, the second pad is disposed along the edge of the opening. When the second pad is disposed on the second abutting portion, the second pad on the panel assembly in the second state is disposed along the edge of the opening.
[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, one of the panel assembly and the body component is provided with a toothed portion, and the other is provided with a driving component. The driving component is connected to a gear component, and the gear component meshes with the toothed portion. The driving component can drive the gear component to rotate, so as to drive the panel assembly to rotate relative to the body component through the toothed portion.
[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the panel assembly includes a panel shell and a water box component. The panel shell is provided with a second accommodating cavity and a first clearance opening and a second clearance opening, both of which are connected to the second accommodating cavity. The water box component is disposed in the second accommodating cavity and is provided with a water outlet pipe and a water inlet pipe that are connected to its inner cavity. The water outlet pipe and the water inlet pipe are respectively inserted through the first clearance opening and the second clearance opening. Attached Figure Description
[0014] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of one embodiment of the pipeline machine of this utility model in its first state;
[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1The diagram shows the structure of the pipeline machine when it switches to the second state.
[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the pipeline machine shown in the image;
[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the pipeline machine shown in the image;
[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the pipeline machine after some components have been removed.
[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the panel assembly shown.
[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The diagram shows a partial exploded view of the panel assembly.
[0022] Figure label:
[0023] Body component 100, first accommodating cavity 110, body surface 120, groove 130, opening 131, teeth 140;
[0024] Panel assembly 200, panel shell 210, first abutting part 211, second abutting part 212, second receiving cavity 213, first clearance opening 214, second clearance opening 215, water box 220, water outlet pipe 221, water inlet pipe 222;
[0025] Control panel 300;
[0026] First pad 410, second pad 420;
[0027] Drive component 500, gear component 510. Detailed Implementation
[0028] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, the use of terms such as first, second, third, fourth, and fifth is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated, or implicitly indicating the order of the technical features indicated.
[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying 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.
[0031] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "setting," "installing," and "connecting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral molding; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. 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] Reference Figures 1 to 7 This utility model provides a pipeline machine, which includes a body 100 and a panel assembly 200.
[0033] The body 100 has a first receiving cavity 110 and an opening 131 located on the front side of the body 100 communicating with the first receiving cavity 110. The top of the panel assembly 200 is rotatably disposed on the body 100. A water outlet pipe 221 is provided on the rear side of the panel assembly 200. The panel assembly 200 can rotate relative to the body 100 to a first state or a second state. When the panel assembly 200 rotates from the second state to the first state, the water outlet pipe 221 can move back to the first receiving cavity 110 through the opening 131. When the panel assembly 200 rotates from the first state to the second state, the water outlet pipe 221 can move out of the first receiving cavity 110 through the opening 131 for the user to collect water.
[0034] It is understandable that when the panel assembly 200 is in the second state, the water outlet pipe 221, which is moved out of the first accommodating cavity 110 through the opening 131, is vertically arranged with the water outlet of the water outlet pipe 221 facing downward.
[0035] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 Regardless of whether the panel assembly 200 is in the first state or the second state, the panel assembly 200 closes the opening 131 to prevent external debris from entering the first receiving cavity 110 through the opening 131.
[0036] When a user needs to collect water, the user can rotate the panel assembly 200 from the first state to the second state, causing the water outlet pipe 221 to move out of the first receiving cavity 110 through the opening 131 for the user to collect water (e.g., Figure 2 , Figure 4(As shown); After the user has finished filling the water tank, the user can drive the panel assembly 200 to rotate from the second state to the first state, so that the water outlet pipe 221 moves back to the first receiving cavity 110 through the opening 131 (as shown). Figure 1 , Figure 3 (As shown). It can be seen that when the water dispenser of this application does not need to operate, the water outlet pipe 221 can be moved and stored in the first receiving cavity 110, so as to reduce the adhesion of debris, thereby extending the cycle of cleaning the water outlet pipe 221 by the user and improving the user experience.
[0037] In this embodiment, refer to Figures 1 to 4 The front side of the body component 100 is provided with a body surface 120, the body surface 120 is provided with a groove 130, the bottom of the groove 130 is provided with the aforementioned opening 131, and the panel assembly 200 is rotatably disposed in the groove 130.
[0038] With the above structure, the groove 130 can reduce or prevent the panel assembly 200 from protruding from the body 100 when it is in the first state, thereby reducing the visual thickness of the overall water dispenser and reducing the protruding feeling given to the user when the panel assembly 200 is in the first state.
[0039] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1 The front side of the panel assembly 200 is provided with a control panel 300.
[0040] With the above structure, the control panel 300 and the water outlet pipe 221 are designed as a single unit, which reduces the number of parts required to install both, thereby saving production costs.
[0041] To position and rotate the panel assembly 200 to the first or second state, refer to... Figures 2 to 7 The panel assembly 200 is provided with a first abutting part 211 and a second abutting part 212. The panel assembly 200 can rotate relative to the body 100 to make the first abutting part 211 or the second abutting part 212 abut against the body 100, so as to position the panel assembly 200 in the corresponding first state or second state.
[0042] Understandably, when the panel assembly 200 rotates relative to the body 100 so that the first abutting part 211 abuts against the body 100, the panel assembly 200 is positioned in the first state; when the panel assembly 200 rotates relative to the body 100 so that the second abutting part 212 abuts against the body 100, the panel assembly 200 is positioned in the second state.
[0043] It is understandable that when either the first contact part 211 or the second contact part 212 contacts the body part 100, it can restrict the panel assembly 200 from continuing to rotate, thus preventing the panel assembly 200 from rotating too much.
[0044] In this embodiment, refer to Figures 2 to 7 The first abutment portion 211 is provided with a first pad 410, which allows the first abutment portion 211 to abut against the body component 100. The body component 100 is provided with a second pad 420, which allows the second abutment portion 212 to abut against the body component 100. Both the first pad 410 and the second pad 420 are made of elastic material and are both strip-shaped. In the first state, the first pad 410 on the panel assembly 200 is positioned along the edge of the opening 131, and the second pad 420 is positioned along the edge of the opening 131.
[0045] It is understandable that when the panel assembly 200 is positioned in the first state, the first abutting part 211 abuts against the body part 100 through the first pad 410; when the panel assembly 200 is positioned in the second state, the second abutting part 212 abuts against the body part 100 through the second pad 420.
[0046] With the above structure, on the one hand, the arrangement of the first pad 410 can reduce the collision that occurs when the first abutting part 211 and the fuselage 100 abut against each other, and the arrangement of the second pad 420 can reduce the collision that occurs when the second abutting part 212 and the fuselage 100 abut against each other; on the other hand, the second pad 420 is arranged along the edge of the opening 131 (see reference). Figure 5 As shown, the first pad 410 on the panel assembly 200 in the first state is disposed along the edge of the opening 131, which can provide a certain sealing and protection effect for the opening 131.
[0047] In some embodiments, a first pad 410 is disposed on the body 100, and when the panel assembly 200 is positioned in a first state, the first abutting portion 211 abuts against the body 100 through the first pad 410. The first pad 410 disposed on the body 100 has a strip-shaped structure and is disposed along the edge of the opening 131.
[0048] In some embodiments, a second pad 420 is disposed on a second abutment portion 212, and when the panel assembly 200 is positioned in a second state, the second abutment portion 212 abuts against the body component 100 via the second pad 420. The second pad 420 on the panel assembly 200 in the second state has a strip-shaped structure and is disposed along the edge of the opening 131.
[0049] In this embodiment, refer to Figures 2 to 7 The body component 100 is provided with teeth 140, and the panel assembly 200 is provided with a drive component 500. The drive component 500 is connected to a gear component 510, which meshes with the teeth 140. The drive component 500 can drive the gear component 510 to rotate, so that the panel assembly 200 can rotate relative to the body component 100 through the teeth 140. The drive component 500 is a motor.
[0050] With the above structure, the rotation of the panel assembly 200 relative to the body 100 can be achieved by the electric drive of the drive unit 500.
[0051] In some embodiments, the teeth 140 are provided on the panel assembly 200, and the drive member 500 is provided on the body member 100.
[0052] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The panel assembly 200 includes a panel shell 210 and a water tank 220. The panel shell 210 has a second receiving cavity 213 and a first clearance opening 214 and a second clearance opening 215, both of which communicate with the second receiving cavity 213. The water tank 220 is disposed in the second receiving cavity 213 and has the aforementioned water outlet pipe 221 and water inlet pipe 222 communicating with its inner cavity. The water outlet pipe 221 and water inlet pipe 222 respectively pass through the first clearance opening 214 and the second clearance opening 215. The panel shell 210 includes the aforementioned first abutment portion 211, the aforementioned second abutment portion 212, the aforementioned drive member 500, and the aforementioned control panel 300.
[0053] Of course, this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model. All such equivalent modifications and substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.
Claims
1. A pipeline machine, characterized in that: include The fuselage component (100) is provided with a first accommodating cavity (110) and an opening (131) communicating with the first accommodating cavity (110). A panel assembly (200) is rotatably mounted on the body (100). The panel assembly (200) is provided with a water outlet pipe (221). The panel assembly (200) can rotate relative to the body (100) to a first state or a second state. When the panel assembly (200) is rotated from the second state to the first state, the water outlet pipe (221) can be moved back to the first receiving cavity (110) through the opening (131). When the panel assembly (200) is rotated from the first state to the second state, the water outlet pipe (221) can be moved out of the first receiving cavity (110) through the opening (131) for the user to collect water.
2. The pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the body component (100) is provided with a body surface (120), the body surface (120) is provided with a groove (130), the bottom of the groove (130) is provided with the opening (131), and the panel assembly (200) is rotatably disposed in the groove (130).
3. A pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The panel assembly (200) is provided with a control panel (300).
4. A pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The panel assembly (200) is provided with a first abutment portion (211) and a second abutment portion (212), wherein, The panel assembly (200) is rotatable relative to the body (100) so that the first abutment (211) or the second abutment (212) abuts against the body (100) to position the panel assembly (200) in the corresponding first state or second state.
5. A pipeline machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first abutting part (211) and / or the body part (100) are provided with a first pad (410), and the first abutting part (211) can abut against the body part (100) through the first pad (410). The second abutting part (212) and / or the body part (100) are provided with a second pad (420), and the second abutting part (212) can abut against the body part (100) through the second pad (420).
6. A pipeline machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both the first pad (410) and the second pad (420) have a strip-shaped structure, wherein, When the first pad (410) is provided on the fuselage (100), the first pad (410) is provided along the edge of the opening (131). When the first pad (410) is disposed on the first abutment portion (211), the first pad (410) on the panel assembly (200) in the first state is disposed along the edge of the opening (131). When the second pad (420) is provided on the fuselage (100), the second pad (420) is provided along the edge of the opening (131). When the second pad (420) is provided on the second abutment portion (212), the second pad (420) on the panel assembly (200) in the second state is provided along the edge of the opening (131).
7. A pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the panel assembly (200) and the body part (100) is provided with a toothed part (140), and the other is provided with a drive member (500). The drive member (500) is connected to a gear member (510). The gear member (510) meshes with the toothed part (140). The drive member (500) can drive the gear member (510) to rotate so that the panel assembly (200) can rotate relative to the body part (100) through the toothed part (140).
8. A pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The panel assembly (200) includes a panel shell (210) and a water box (220). The panel shell (210) has a second accommodating cavity (213) and a first clearance opening (214) and a second clearance opening (215) that are both connected to the second accommodating cavity (213). The water box (220) is located in the second accommodating cavity (213). The water box (220) has an outlet pipe (221) and an inlet pipe (222) that are connected to its inner cavity. The outlet pipe (221) and the inlet pipe (222) are respectively inserted through the first clearance opening (214) and the second clearance opening (215).