A multi-functional pipe line machine

By incorporating warm water, hot water, and steam outlets into the water dispenser, and utilizing components such as water heating modules and solenoid valves, multi-functional outputs are achieved, solving the problem of limited functionality in existing water dispensers and enhancing the user's water experience.

CN224357398UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16GUANGDONG JIBAO DINGCHEN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG JIBAO DINGCHEN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-10
Publication Date
2026-06-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing water dispensers have limited functionality and cannot meet the diverse water needs of users.

Method used

Design a multi-functional water dispenser with a warm water outlet, a hot water outlet, and a steam outlet. The dispenser uses components such as a water heating module, a hot and cold water exchanger, and a hot water solenoid valve to output warm water, hot water, and steam.

Benefits of technology

The functions of the water dispenser have been enriched, enabling it to meet more of the user's water needs, such as drinking water, coffee brewing, and milk frothing, thus improving the flexibility of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of multifunctional pipeline machine, including host computer, water heating module is equipped in host computer, water heating module has first output end, second output end and third output end, the outside of host computer is equipped with warm boiled water outlet, hot boiled water outlet and steam outlet, warm boiled water outlet, hot boiled water outlet and steam outlet are respectively connected with first output end, second output end and third output end corresponding connection cooperation, by setting warm boiled water outlet, hot boiled water outlet and steam outlet, make pipeline machine can provide warm boiled water, hot boiled water and steam to outside, make the overall function of equipment more rich, to meet more water demand of user.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, specifically to a multi-functional pipeline machine. Background Technology

[0002] A water dispenser is a device that can be installed in the kitchen, living room, or other locations and connected to a water purifier or other water source pipes in the home. It can provide family members with convenient and quick hot or cold water to meet their daily drinking water needs.

[0003] Existing water dispensers typically only have a single outlet, resulting in relatively limited functionality and an inability to meet diverse user needs.

[0004] Therefore, further improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a multi-functional water dispenser. By setting up a warm water outlet, a hot water outlet and a steam outlet, the water dispenser can provide warm water, hot water and steam to the outside, making the overall function of the equipment more abundant and thus meeting more of the user's water needs.

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows:

[0007] A multi-functional pipeline machine includes a main unit, which is equipped with a water heating module. The water heating module has a first output end, a second output end, and a third output end. The outside of the main unit is provided with a warm water outlet, a hot water outlet, and a steam outlet, which are respectively connected to the first output end, the second output end, and the third output end.

[0008] As a specific embodiment, the water heating module includes a water heater and a hot and cold water exchanger. The water heater has a heater inlet and a heater outlet, and the hot and cold water exchanger has a cold water inlet, a cold water outlet, a hot water inlet, and a warm water outlet. The heater inlet is connected to the cold water outlet, and the heater outlet is connected to a first hot water pipe. The first hot water pipe is connected to a three-way valve, which has a hot water inlet, a first hot water outlet, and a second hot water outlet. The hot water inlet is connected to the first hot water pipe, the first hot water outlet is connected to the hot water inlet, and the second hot water outlet and the warm water outlet are respectively connected to the first output end.

[0009] As a specific embodiment, the heater outlet is also connected to a second hot water pipe and a third hot water pipe, which are respectively connected to the second output terminal and the third output terminal.

[0010] As a specific embodiment, the heater outlet is connected to a hot water solenoid valve, which has a hot water inlet, a first hot water outlet, a second hot water outlet, and a third hot water outlet. The hot water inlet is connected to the heater outlet, and the first, second, and third hot water outlets are respectively connected to the first, second, and third hot water pipes. The hot water solenoid valve can control the conduction state between the hot water inlet and the first, second, and third hot water outlets.

[0011] As a specific embodiment, the cold water inlet is connected to a water storage tank, the water storage tank has a water tank outlet, and the water tank outlet is connected to the cold water inlet.

[0012] As a specific embodiment, the water storage tank has a hot water return port, the first output end has a return water connector, the return water connector is connected to the hot water return port, and the first output end is provided with a water circuit control structure that enables the second hot water output port to be connected to or cut off from the hot water return port.

[0013] As a specific embodiment, a water pump device is provided between the water tank outlet and the cold water inlet, with the inlet and outlet of the water pump device connected to the water tank outlet and the cold water inlet, respectively.

[0014] As a specific embodiment, the water storage tank also has a water tank inlet, which is connected to a water tank solenoid valve for connecting to an external water source.

[0015] As a specific embodiment, the hot water outlet and the steam outlet are respectively connected to a coffee brewing head and a steam output rod, and the coffee brewing head and the steam output rod are detachable from the hot water outlet and the steam outlet, respectively.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] By setting up warm water outlets, hot water outlets, and steam outlets, the pipeline machine can provide warm water, hot water, and steam, making the overall function of the equipment more comprehensive and thus meeting more of the user's water needs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 .

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the usage state of the water heating module in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram illustrating the usage state of the water heating module in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the usage state of the water heating module in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 3 .

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the usage state of the water heating module in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 4 . Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] See Figures 1-6 This multi-functional water dispenser includes a main unit 1, which contains a water heating module. The water heating module has a first output terminal 21, a second output terminal 22, and a third output terminal 23. The main unit 1 has a warm water outlet 11, a hot water outlet 12, and a steam outlet 13 on its outer side. The warm water outlet 11, the hot water outlet 12, and the steam outlet 13 are respectively connected to the first output terminal 21, the second output terminal 22, and the third output terminal 23. By setting the warm water outlet 11, the hot water outlet 12, and the steam outlet 13, the water dispenser can provide warm water, hot water, and steam, making the overall function of the equipment more comprehensive and thus meeting more of the user's water needs.

[0026] For example, the warm water outlet 11 can be used to supply ordinary drinking water directly to users. The hot water outlet 12 can be used to brew coffee, tea, etc. The steam outlet 13 can be used to output high-temperature steam to milk, thereby achieving the effect of frothing milk.

[0027] Furthermore, the water heating module includes a water heater 3 and a hot and cold water exchanger 4. The water heater 3 has a heater inlet 31 and a heater outlet 32. The hot and cold water exchanger 4 has a cold water inlet 41, a cold water outlet 42, a hot water inlet 43, and a warm water outlet 44. The heater inlet 31 is connected to the cold water outlet 42. The heater outlet 32 ​​is connected to a first hot water pipe 51. The first hot water pipe 51 is connected to a three-way valve 6. The three-way valve 6 has a hot water inlet 63, a first hot water outlet 61, and a second hot water outlet 62. The hot water inlet 63 is connected to the first hot water pipe 51, and the first hot water outlet 61 is connected to the hot water inlet 43. After the relatively high-temperature hot water enters the hot and cold water exchanger 4 through the hot water inlet 43, it can exchange heat with the cold water that enters the hot and cold water exchanger 4 through the cold water inlet 41, thereby reducing the temperature.

[0028] The second hot water outlet 62 and the warm water outlet 44 are respectively connected to the first output end 21. The hot water outlet 62 produces relatively high-temperature boiling water, and the warm water outlet 44 produces relatively low-temperature boiling water. After mixing at the first output end 21, warm water can be obtained.

[0029] The hot and cold water exchanger 4 can be a conventional heat exchange device for supplying hot and cold water. Its specific internal structure is existing technology and can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0030] Furthermore, the heater outlet 32 ​​is also connected to a second hot water pipe 52 and a third hot water pipe 53. The second hot water pipe 52 and the third hot water pipe 53 are respectively connected to the second output terminal 22 and the third output terminal 23, so that the high-temperature water generated by the water heater 3 can flow to the second output terminal 22 and the third output terminal 23 through the second hot water pipe 52 and the third hot water pipe 53, respectively. The equipment can control the water heater 3 to output hot water or steam to the second output terminal 22 or the third output terminal 23 by controlling the water inlet and water storage volume of the water heater 3.

[0031] Furthermore, a hot water solenoid valve 7 is connected to the heater outlet 32. The hot water solenoid valve 7 has a hot water inlet 74, a first hot water outlet 71, a second hot water outlet 72, and a third hot water outlet 73. The hot water inlet 74 is connected to the heater outlet 32. The first hot water outlet 71, the second hot water outlet 72, and the third hot water outlet 73 are respectively connected to the first hot water pipe 51, the second hot water pipe 52, and the third hot water pipe 53. The hot water solenoid valve 7 can control the conduction state between the hot water inlet 74 and the first hot water outlet 71, the second hot water outlet 72, and the third hot water outlet 73. By controlling the hot water solenoid valve 7, the flow direction of the hot water can be controlled, thereby obtaining different water output effects at the first output end 21, the second output end 22, and the third output end 23.

[0032] Furthermore, the cold water inlet 41 is connected to a water storage tank 8, which has a water tank outlet 81. The water tank outlet 81 is connected to the cold water inlet 41, and the water storage tank 8 can supply water to the water heater 3 through the hot and cold water exchanger 4.

[0033] Furthermore, the water storage tank 8 has a hot water return port 82, and the first output end 21 has a return water connector 211, which is connected to the hot water return port 82. The first output end 21 is provided with a water circuit control structure that can connect or disconnect the second hot water output port 62 from the hot water return port 82. High-temperature hot water can flow into the water storage tank 8 through the hot water return port 82, and the hot water can form a circulation between the water storage tank 8 and the water heater 3, thereby sterilizing and disinfecting the water storage tank 8 and the pipes through which it flows. There is no need to install an additional sterilization device inside the water storage tank 8, which simplifies the internal structure of the water storage tank 8 and reduces the overall cost of the product.

[0034] Furthermore, a water pump device 9 is provided between the water tank outlet 81 and the cold water inlet 41. The inlet and outlet of the water pump device 9 are connected to the water tank outlet 81 and the cold water inlet 41, respectively. The water pump device 9 can improve the efficiency of water entering the hot and cold water exchanger 4 from the water storage tank 8, and also facilitates the user to control the water flow status between the water storage tank 8 and the hot and cold water exchanger 4.

[0035] Furthermore, the water storage tank 8 also has a water tank inlet 83, which is connected to a water tank solenoid valve 10 for connecting to an external water source, so as to facilitate the supply of fresh water to the water storage tank 8.

[0036] Furthermore, the hot water outlet 12 and the steam outlet 13 are respectively connected to the coffee brewing head 121 and the steam output rod 131. The coffee brewing head 121 and the steam output rod 131 are detachable from the hot water outlet 12 and the steam outlet 13, respectively. The hot water outlet 12, in conjunction with the coffee brewing head 121, can be used for brewing coffee, and the steam outlet 13, in conjunction with the steam output rod 131, can be used for frothing milk.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, when the water heating module needs to output warm water, the water storage tank 8 supplies water to the hot and cold water exchanger 4. The hot and cold water exchanger 4 supplies water to the water heater 3 through the cold water outlet 42. Under the action of the hot water solenoid valve 7, the water heater 3 outputs hot water to the first hot water pipe 51. The hot water flows to the hot water inlet 43 and the first output end 21 respectively through the first hot water outlet 61 and the second hot water outlet 62 of the three-way valve 6. The hot water flowing to the hot water inlet 43 decreases in temperature under the action of the hot and cold water exchanger 4 and flows to the warm water outlet 44. The relatively high temperature and the relatively low temperature of the hot water mix at the first output end 21 to form warm water.

[0038] like Figure 4 As shown, when the water heating module needs to output hot water, the water storage tank 8 supplies water to the hot and cold water exchanger 4, and the hot and cold water exchanger 4 supplies water to the water heater 3 through the cold water outlet 42. Under the action of the hot water solenoid valve 7, the water heater 3 outputs hot water to the second hot water pipe 52 and flows to the second output end 22.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, when the water heating module needs to output hot steam, the water storage tank 8 supplies water to the hot and cold water exchanger 4, and the hot and cold water exchanger 4 supplies water to the water heater 3 through the cold water outlet 42. At this time, the water supply can be adjusted to a preset vertical relative lower value. Under the action of the hot water solenoid valve 7, the water heater 3 outputs high-temperature hot water and steam to the third hot water pipe 53, and the high-temperature hot water and steam flow to the third output end 23.

[0040] like Figure 6As shown, when the water heating module needs to disinfect the water storage tank 8, the water storage tank 8 supplies water to the hot and cold water exchanger 4. The hot and cold water exchanger 4 supplies water to the water heater 3 through the cold water outlet 42. Under the action of the hot water solenoid valve 7, the water heater 3 outputs hot water to the first hot water pipe 51. The hot water flows to the first output end 21 through the second hot water outlet 62 of the three-way valve 6, and then returns to the water storage tank 8 through the return water connector 211 and the hot water return outlet 82 in sequence, forming a cycle. During this cycle, the water temperature will continue to rise to the preset value. The circulation of high-temperature hot water can disinfect the water storage tank and the pipes it flows through.

[0041] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, and other implementations are also possible. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model, and all such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope set forth in the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A multi-functional pipeline machine, characterized in that, Includes a host (1), which is equipped with a water heating module. The water heating module has a first output terminal (21), a second output terminal (22) and a third output terminal (23). The host (1) is provided with a warm water outlet (11), a hot water outlet (12) and a steam outlet on its outer side. The warm water outlet (11), the hot water outlet (12) and the steam outlet (13) are respectively connected to the first output terminal (21), the second output terminal (22) and the third output terminal (23).

2. The multi-functional pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water heating module includes a water heater (3) and a hot and cold water exchanger (4). The water heater (3) has a heater inlet (31) and a heater outlet (32). The hot and cold water exchanger (4) has a cold water inlet (41), a cold water outlet (42), a hot water inlet (43), and a warm water outlet (44). The heater inlet (31) is connected to the cold water outlet (42). The heater outlet (32) is connected to a first hot water pipe (51). The first hot water pipe (51) is connected to a three-way valve (6). The three-way valve (6) has a hot water inlet (63), a first hot water outlet (61), and a second hot water outlet (62). The hot water inlet (63) is connected to the first hot water pipe (51). The first hot water outlet (61) is connected to the hot water inlet (43). The second hot water outlet (62) and the warm water outlet (44) are respectively connected to the first output end (21).

3. The multi-functional pipeline machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heater outlet (32) is also connected to a second hot water pipe (52) and a third hot water pipe (53), which are respectively connected to the second output terminal (22) and the third output terminal (23).

4. The multi-functional pipeline machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heater outlet (32) is connected to a hot water solenoid valve (7). The hot water solenoid valve (7) has a hot water inlet (74), a first hot water outlet (71), a second hot water outlet (72), and a third hot water outlet (73). The hot water inlet (74) is connected to the heater outlet (32). The first hot water outlet (71), the second hot water outlet (72), and the third hot water outlet (73) are respectively connected to the first hot water pipe (51), the second hot water pipe (52), and the third hot water pipe (53). The hot water solenoid valve (7) can control the conduction state between the hot water inlet (74) and the first hot water outlet (71), the second hot water outlet (72), and the third hot water outlet (73).

5. The multi-functional pipeline machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cold water inlet (41) is connected to a water storage tank (8), and the water storage tank (8) has a water tank outlet (81), which is connected to the cold water inlet (41).

6. The multi-functional pipeline machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water storage tank (8) has a hot water return port (82), and the first output end (21) has a return water connector (211). The return water connector (211) is connected to the hot water return port (82). The first output end (21) is provided with a water circuit control structure that enables the second hot water output port (62) to be connected to or cut off the hot water return port (82).

7. The multi-functional pipeline machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A water pump device (9) is provided between the water tank outlet (81) and the cold water inlet (41), and the inlet and outlet of the water pump device (9) are respectively connected to the water tank outlet (81) and the cold water inlet (41).

8. The multi-functional pipeline machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water storage tank (8) also has a water tank inlet (83), which is connected to a water tank solenoid valve (10) for connecting to an external water source.

9. The multi-functional pipeline machine according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: The hot water outlet (12) and steam outlet (13) are respectively connected to a coffee brewing head (121) and a steam output rod (131), and the coffee brewing head (121) and steam output rod (131) are detachable from the hot water outlet (12) and steam outlet (13).