Direct drinking machine with tea making function

By integrating filtration and heating mechanisms into the water purifier, automated filtration and precise temperature control are achieved, solving the problem that traditional water purifiers cannot brew tea, improving the user experience and saving water resources.

CN224474293UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-10SURFSUN HOME APPLIANCES (NINGBO) MANUFACTURING CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SURFSUN HOME APPLIANCES (NINGBO) MANUFACTURING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-30
Publication Date
2026-07-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional water purifiers lack tea brewing functions, cannot accurately control temperature, are cumbersome to operate manually, have unstable water quality, waste resources in filtering wastewater, and have high maintenance costs.

Method used

A direct drinking water machine integrating filtration and heating mechanisms has been designed, including a filter element, water pump, solenoid valve and heating plate, to achieve automatic filtration, precise temperature control and wastewater recycling, and simplify the operation process.

Benefits of technology

It provides clean and healthy drinking water, and has automated the process to solve technical problems, achieving efficient filtration, precise temperature control, and wastewater recycling. This simplifies the operation process and enhances the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to direct drinking machine technical field, and disclose a direct drinking machine with tea making function, including direct drinking machine body, the direct drinking machine body top sliding connection has the protective cover, the direct drinking machine body inside is provided with filter mechanism, the direct drinking machine body right -hand member inside is provided with heating mechanism, the filter mechanism includes the protection seat, the protection seat fixedly connected in the direct drinking machine body bottom, the protection seat inner bottom fixedly connected with support frame, when using, through the filter mechanism that sets up, after the water source is introduced through the water inlet pipe, with the cooperation of the component such as delivery pipe, flow divider, flow divider and filter core accurate docking, through the collaborative control of water pump and water inlet solenoid valve, can stable delivery raw water to filter core and filter, the replaceable design of filter core, the user is convenient according to use situation and replaces in time, guarantee the filtering effect, let the user can obtain clean, healthy drinking water, lay good water quality foundation for tea making.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of direct drinking water machine technology, specifically a direct drinking water machine with tea brewing function. Background Technology

[0002] In modern life, direct drinking water machines, as devices that provide convenient drinking water, have been widely used in homes, offices and other places. As people's quality of life improves, they have put forward higher requirements for the quality and functional diversity of drinking water, especially the demand for combining direct drinking with tea brewing functions.

[0003] Traditional water purifiers typically only have basic filtration and water supply functions. If users want to brew tea, they need to prepare an additional kettle to heat the drinking water, and the water quality cannot be guaranteed to be stable. Unfiltered water may contain impurities and off-flavors, affecting the taste of the tea and the health of the drinker. At the same time, the process of manually adding and heating water is cumbersome and it is difficult to accurately control the water temperature to suit the brewing requirements of different types of tea. For example, green tea requires a water temperature of 80-85℃, while black tea requires a water temperature of 90-95℃. Improper temperature can easily lead to the loss of nutrients in the tea or a deterioration in taste.

[0004] In addition, traditional equipment often directly discharges the wastewater generated during water treatment, resulting in water waste and failing to meet the concept of energy conservation and environmental protection; moreover, filter replacement is inconvenient, maintenance costs are high, and the user experience is poor.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need in the market for a direct drinking water machine that integrates high-efficiency filtration, precise temperature control, and automatic water dispensing to meet users' needs for convenient and healthy tea brewing, simplify the operation process, and improve the user experience. This utility model is designed to address the shortcomings of the existing technology by providing a direct drinking water machine with tea brewing function, aiming to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a direct drinking water machine with a tea brewing function to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a direct drinking machine with tea brewing function, including a direct drinking machine body, a protective cover slidably connected to the top of the direct drinking machine body, a filter mechanism inside the direct drinking machine body, and a heating mechanism on the inner side of the right end of the direct drinking machine body;

[0008] The filtration mechanism includes a protective base, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water purifier body. A support frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective base, and a fixed base is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame. An installation cylinder is slidably connected inside the fixed base and is slidably connected to the inside of the water purifier body. A water inlet pipe is fixedly connected inside the protective base. A delivery pipe is fixedly connected to the top right end of the water inlet pipe. A water inlet solenoid valve is fixedly connected to the periphery of the delivery pipe. A water pump is fixedly connected to the periphery of the delivery pipe. A diverter is fixedly connected to the right side of the tail end of the delivery pipe. The diverter is fixedly connected inside the fixed base, and a recovery pipe is fixedly connected to the front left side of the diverter.

[0009] A wastewater solenoid valve is fixedly connected to the periphery of the recovery pipe. A drain pipe is fixedly connected to the right side of the tail end of the recovery pipe. The drain pipe is fixedly connected to the inside of the protective base. A connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the diverter. A connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the top right end of the connecting pipe. A power base is fixedly connected to the periphery of the connecting pipe. A filter element is slidably connected inside the mounting cylinder. The bottom of the filter element is slidably connected to the top of the diverter. A sealing cap is threadedly connected to the top of the mounting cylinder.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are both located at the bottom of the protective base, the inlet solenoid valve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective base, and the bottom of the water pump is fixedly connected to an mounting base, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective base to facilitate the stability of the water pump.

[0011] Preferably, the wastewater solenoid valve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective base, and the power base is fixedly connected to the inside of the water purifier body and located at the bottom of the right side of the water purifier body, so that the filtered wastewater can be discharged through the recycling pipe via the wastewater solenoid valve.

[0012] Preferably, the delivery pipe, connecting pipe, and recovery pipe are arranged in a rear-middle-front sequence at the bottom of the diverter, which facilitates the intake of water, discharge of wastewater, and delivery of purified water through these three pipes.

[0013] Preferably, the heating mechanism includes a kettle bottom, which is located on the inner right side of the water dispenser body. A kettle body is fixedly connected to the top of the kettle bottom. A coupler is fixedly connected inside the kettle bottom and slidably connected to the top of the power base. A base plate is fixedly connected to the top of the coupler and fixedly connected to the bottom of the kettle body. A water supply pipe is fixedly connected inside the base plate and located at the top of the connecting pipe. A water level probe and a temperature probe are fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the base plate. A heating plate is fixedly connected to the top of the inner side of the base plate.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom of the kettle is in contact with the bottom of the right inner side of the water purifier body, the temperature probe and the water level probe are located inside the kettle body and are electrically connected to the coupler, and the bottom of the water supply pipe is in contact with the top of the connecting pipe, so as to facilitate the monitoring of the water level and temperature inside the kettle body by means of the water level probe and the temperature probe.

[0015] Preferably, the heating plate is annular, located at the bottom of the chassis and not in contact with the bottom of the temperature probe and water level probe. The heating plate is electrically connected to the coupler, which facilitates heating the chassis through the heating plate, thereby achieving water heating.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a direct drinking water machine with tea brewing function, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This direct drinking water machine with tea-making function, through its filtration mechanism, introduces water from the source via the inlet pipe. With the cooperation of components such as the delivery pipe and the distributor, the distributor precisely connects with the filter cartridge. Through the coordinated control of the water pump and the inlet solenoid valve, raw water is stably delivered to the filter cartridge for filtration. The replaceable filter cartridge design allows users to easily replace it as needed, ensuring filtration effectiveness and providing clean, healthy drinking water, laying a good water quality foundation for tea brewing. Simultaneously, the inclusion of a recovery pipe, wastewater solenoid valve, and drain pipe allows for the discharge of wastewater generated during the filtration process, avoiding water waste. Embodying the concept of energy conservation and environmental protection, the sliding connection between the installation cylinder and the main body of the water purifier, as well as the threaded connection between the sealing cap and the installation cylinder, makes the installation and replacement of the filter cartridge simple and easy to understand. Users can easily complete the task without professional knowledge. The sliding design of the protective cap can protect the internal components of the water purifier and make it convenient for users to open for operation or maintenance. The automated control of various solenoid valves and water pumps reduces manual operation steps and improves the convenience of use. The filtered water is transported to the connecting pipe through the connecting pipe. When the water supply pipe contacts the connecting pipe to add water, the filtered water will be automatically added to the kettle.

[0018] 2. This direct drinking water machine with tea brewing function, through its heating mechanism, first positions the kettle body on the inner right side of the main body of the machine when tea brewing is required. The coupler then slides to the top of the power base, providing stable power for heating. The heating plate quickly heats the water in the kettle to meet the required temperature for brewing tea. A temperature probe monitors the water temperature in real time, allowing users to precisely control the temperature according to different types of tea, improving the taste. A water level probe monitors the water level to prevent overflow and automatically adds water when the level is too low. The water supply pipe and connecting pipe work together to smoothly deliver filtered water to the kettle, eliminating the need for manual water addition. This integrated process from water supply to heating makes tea brewing more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from below;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the water purifier;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the filter mechanism.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of the protective base;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view of the water pump.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the splitter;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting cylinder;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the heating mechanism.

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the pot's bottom;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the chassis.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the water purifier; 2. Protective cover; 3. Filtering mechanism; 4. Heating mechanism; 31. Protective base; 32. Support frame; 33. Fixing base; 34. Mounting cylinder; 35. Water inlet pipe; 36. Delivery pipe; 37. Water inlet solenoid valve; 38. Water pump; 39. Diverter; 391. Recycle pipe; 392. Wastewater solenoid valve; 393. Drain pipe; 394. Connecting pipe; 395. Power base; 396. Connecting pipe; 397. Mounting base; 398. Sealing cover; 399. Filter element; 41. Kettle bottom; 42. Kettle body; 43. Coupler; 44. Chassis; 45. Water delivery pipe; 46. Water level probe; 47. Temperature probe; 48. Heating plate. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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.

[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] This utility model provides the following technical solution: Example 1

[0035] Please see Figure 1-11 This utility model provides a technical solution: a direct drinking machine with tea brewing function, including a direct drinking machine body 1, a protective cover 2 slidably connected to the top of the direct drinking machine body 1, a filter mechanism 3 inside the direct drinking machine body 1, and a heating mechanism 4 on the inner side of the right end of the direct drinking machine body 1.

[0036] The filtration mechanism 3 includes a protective base 31, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water purifier body 1. A support frame 32 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective base 31, and a fixed base 33 is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame 32. An installation cylinder 34 is slidably connected inside the fixed base 33 and is slidably connected to the inside of the water purifier body 1. An inlet pipe 35 is fixedly connected inside the protective base 31. A delivery pipe 36 is fixedly connected to the top right end of the inlet pipe 35. An inlet solenoid valve 37 is fixedly connected to the periphery of the delivery pipe 36. A water pump 38 is fixedly connected to the periphery of the delivery pipe 36. A distributor 39 is fixedly connected to the right side of the tail end of the delivery pipe 36. The distributor 39 is fixedly connected inside the fixed base 33, and a recovery pipe 391 is fixedly connected to the front left side of the distributor 39.

[0037] Wastewater solenoid valve 392 is fixedly connected to the outside of the recovery pipe 391. Drain pipe 393 is fixedly connected to the right side of the tail end of the recovery pipe 391. Drain pipe 393 is fixedly connected to the inside of the protective seat 31. Connecting pipe 394 is fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the diverter 39. Connecting pipe 396 is fixedly connected to the top right end of connecting pipe 394. Power base 395 is fixedly connected to the outside of connecting pipe 396. Filter element 399 is slidably connected inside the mounting cylinder 34. The bottom of filter element 399 is slidably connected to the top of diverter 39. Sealing cap 398 is threadedly connected to the top of mounting cylinder 34.

[0038] The bottoms of the inlet pipe 35 and the drain pipe 393 are both located at the bottom of the protective seat 31. The inlet solenoid valve 37 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective seat 31. The bottom of the water pump 38 is fixedly connected to the mounting seat 397, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective seat 31 to ensure the stability of the water pump 38.

[0039] Wastewater solenoid valve 392 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective base 31, and power base 395 is fixedly connected to the inside of the water purifier body 1 and is located at the bottom of the right side of the water purifier body 1, so that the filtered wastewater can be discharged through the recycling pipe 391 through the wastewater solenoid valve 392.

[0040] The delivery pipe 36, connecting pipe 394, and recovery pipe 391 are arranged in a rear-middle-front sequence at the bottom of the distributor 39, which facilitates the intake of water, discharge of wastewater, and delivery of purified water through these three pipes. Example 2

[0041] Please see Figure 1-11 Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1, the heating mechanism 4 further includes a kettle bottom 41, which is located on the inner side of the right end of the direct drinking machine body 1. The kettle body 42 is fixedly connected to the top of the kettle bottom 41. A coupler 43 is fixedly connected inside the kettle bottom 41. The coupler 43 is slidably connected to the top of the power base 395. A base plate 44 is fixedly connected to the top of the coupler 43. The base plate 44 is fixedly connected to the bottom inside the kettle body 42. A water supply pipe 45 is fixedly connected inside the base plate 44. The water supply pipe 45 is located at the top of the connecting pipe 396. A water level probe 46 is fixedly connected to the top right side of the base plate 44. A temperature probe 47 is fixedly connected to the top right side of the base plate 44. A heating plate 48 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner side of the base plate 44.

[0042] The bottom of the kettle 41 is in contact with the bottom of the right side of the water purifier body 1. The temperature probe 47 and the water level probe 46 are located inside the kettle body 42 and are electrically connected to the coupler 43. The bottom of the water supply pipe 45 is in contact with the top of the connecting pipe 396, so as to facilitate the monitoring of the water level and temperature inside the kettle body 42 by the water level probe 46 and the temperature probe 47.

[0043] The heating plate 48 is ring-shaped and located at the bottom of the chassis 44. It does not contact the bottom of the temperature probe 47 and the water level probe 46. The heating plate 48 is electrically connected to the coupler 43, which facilitates heating of the chassis 44 through the heating plate 48, thereby achieving water heating.

[0044] In actual operation, when this device is used, first place the main body 1 of the water purifier in the position of use, connect the external water supply pipe to the inlet pipe 35, and connect the external wastewater collection pipe to the drain pipe 393. Open the protective cover 2 and the sealing cover 398, slide the filter element 399 into the installation cylinder 34, seal the top of the installation cylinder 34 with the sealing cover 398 after installation, slide the installation cylinder 34 into the main body 1 of the water purifier and the fixed base 33, and slide the bottom of the filter element 399 into the top of the distributor 39. The filter element 399 can then be installed. When it is necessary to brew tea, first move the bottom of the kettle 41 to the bottom of the right side of the main body 1, and slide the coupler 43 into the top of the power base 395.

[0045] At this time, the water level probe 46 will monitor the water level in the kettle body 42. When the water level is too low, the water inlet solenoid valve 37 will open and the water pump 38 will start. After the water source is introduced through the water inlet pipe 35, the water source will be transported to the distributor 39 through the delivery pipe 36 and then to the filter element 399 for filtration. The filtered water will be transported to the connecting pipe 396 through the connecting pipe 394. When the water supply pipe 45 contacts the connecting pipe 396 to add water, the filtered water will be automatically added to the kettle body 42. The automatic water addition and the cooperation between the water supply pipe 45 and the connecting pipe 396 can smoothly deliver the filtered water to the kettle body 42 without manual water addition. This realizes an integrated process from water supply to heating, making the tea brewing process more convenient.

[0046] When water is added to a certain level, the water pump 38 and the inlet solenoid valve 37 are shut off under the monitoring of the water level probe 46. The coupling 43 and the power base 395 provide stable power for heating. The heating plate 48 can quickly heat the water in the kettle body 42 to meet the water temperature requirements for brewing tea. The temperature probe 47 can monitor the water temperature in real time, which makes it convenient for users to accurately control the water temperature according to different types of tea and improve the taste of brewing tea. When the temperature probe 47 detects that the temperature has reached a certain value, it will automatically cut off the power to avoid repeated boiling.

[0047] After filtration, the wastewater is transported to the recovery pipe 391 through the diverter 39, and then discharged into the drain pipe 393 through the wastewater solenoid valve 392. This process can treat the wastewater generated during filtration, avoid waste of water resources, and embody the concept of energy conservation and environmental protection.

[0048] The filter element 399 used in this case is: RO composite filter element 399. The model of the water purifier body 1 is: SCRO-T75. The handle of the kettle body 42 of this model of water purifier body 1 can select the temperature for heating and keeping warm. In addition, the product has a built-in Internet of Things module, which can be viewed and controlled by a mobile APP.

[0049] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. A direct drinking water machine with tea brewing function, comprising a direct drinking water machine body (1), characterized in that: The top of the direct drinking machine body (1) is slidably connected to a protective cover (2), the inside of the direct drinking machine body (1) is provided with a filter mechanism (3), and the inner side of the right end of the direct drinking machine body (1) is provided with a heating mechanism (4). The filtration mechanism (3) includes a protective seat (31), which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water purifier body (1). A support frame (32) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective seat (31), and a fixed seat (33) is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame (32). An installation cylinder (34) is slidably connected inside the fixed seat (33), and the installation cylinder (34) is slidably connected inside the water purifier body (1). An inlet pipe (35) is fixedly connected inside the protective seat (31). A delivery pipe (36) is fixedly connected to the top right end of the inlet pipe (35). An inlet solenoid valve (37) is fixedly connected to the periphery of the delivery pipe (36). A water pump (38) is fixedly connected to the periphery of the delivery pipe (36). A distributor (39) is fixedly connected to the right side of the tail end of the delivery pipe (36). The distributor (39) is fixedly connected inside the fixed seat (33), and a recovery pipe (391) is fixedly connected to the front left side of the distributor (39). Wastewater solenoid valve (392) is fixedly connected to the periphery of the recovery pipe (391). Drain pipe (393) is fixedly connected to the right side of the tail end of the recovery pipe (391). Drain pipe (393) is fixedly connected to the inside of the protective seat (31). Connecting pipe (394) is fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the diverter (39). Connecting pipe (396) is fixedly connected to the top right end of the connecting pipe (394). Power base (395) is fixedly connected to the periphery of the connecting pipe (396). Filter element (399) is slidably connected inside the mounting cylinder (34). Filter element (399) is slidably connected to the top of the diverter (39) at the bottom. Sealing cap (398) is threadedly connected to the top of the mounting cylinder (34).

2. A direct drinking water machine with tea brewing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the water inlet pipe (35) and the drain pipe (393) are both located at the bottom of the protective seat (31). The water inlet solenoid valve (37) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective seat (31). The bottom of the water pump (38) is fixedly connected to the mounting seat (397), which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective seat (31).

3. A direct drinking water machine with tea brewing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wastewater solenoid valve (392) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective seat (31), and the power base (395) is fixedly connected to the inside of the water purifier body (1) and located at the bottom of the right side of the water purifier body (1).

4. A direct drinking water machine with tea brewing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The delivery pipe (36), connecting pipe (394) and recovery pipe (391) are arranged in a rear-middle-front sequence at the bottom of the distributor (39).

5. A direct drinking water machine with tea brewing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating mechanism (4) includes a kettle bottom (41), which is located on the inner side of the right end of the direct drinking machine body (1). The kettle body (42) is fixedly connected to the top of the kettle bottom (41). A coupler (43) is fixedly connected inside the kettle bottom (41). The coupler (43) is slidably connected to the top of the power base (395). A chassis (44) is fixedly connected to the top of the coupler (43). The chassis (44) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the kettle body (42). A water supply pipe (45) is fixedly connected inside the chassis (44). The water supply pipe (45) is located on the top of the connecting pipe (396). A water level probe (46) is fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the chassis (44). A temperature probe (47) is fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the chassis (44). A heating plate (48) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner side of the chassis (44).

6. A direct drinking water machine with tea brewing function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the kettle (41) is in contact with the bottom of the right side of the main body (1) of the water purifier. The temperature probe (47) and the water level probe (46) are located inside the kettle body (42) and are electrically connected to the coupler (43). The bottom of the water supply pipe (45) is in contact with the top of the connecting pipe (396).

7. A direct drinking water machine with tea brewing function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heating plate (48) is ring-shaped and located at the bottom of the chassis (44), and does not contact the bottom of the temperature probe (47) and the water level probe (46). The heating plate (48) is electrically connected to the coupler (43).