Modular water storage tank, reverse osmosis direct drinking machine and water dispenser

Abstract

The utility model discloses a modularization water storage tank, reverse osmosis direct drinking machine and water dispenser relates to water treatment equipment technical field, the modularization water storage tank of above -mentioned includes tank body and integrated board, is equipped with mounting hole on the tank body, is equipped with a plurality of assembly hole positions on the integrated board for installing detection probe or sensor, and the integrated board can be detachably installed on the tank body, when the integrated board is installed on the tank body, the mounting hole is closed by the integrated board, has simplified the installation step, has reduced the installation procedure required for installing detection assembly, has promoted installation efficiency, has reduced maintenance cost simultaneously.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water treatment equipment technology, and more specifically, to a modular water storage tank. Furthermore, this utility model also relates to a reverse osmosis direct drinking water machine including the aforementioned modular water storage tank. Additionally, this utility model also relates to a water dispenser including the aforementioned modular water storage tank. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards continue to improve, users are placing higher demands on drinking water quality. Currently, there are many types of water purifiers on the market. Among them, there is a type of direct drinking water machine that utilizes reverse osmosis technology.

[0003] In the existing technology, the water tank of a water dispenser needs to be equipped with a variety of probes or sensors, such as TDS sensors, residual chlorine sensors, water level probes, and water temperature sensors. However, the current installation method for these multiple detection components is not modular and integrated, which makes it inconvenient to repair or replace them. In severe cases, it may even lead to the direct scrapping of the detection components, thus increasing the time and cost of repair and making it unfavorable for customers.

[0004] In conclusion, how to reduce the time and cost of maintenance is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a modular water storage tank that simplifies the installation steps, reduces the installation procedures required for installing and testing components, improves installation efficiency, and reduces maintenance costs.

[0006] Another objective of this invention is to provide a reverse osmosis direct drinking water machine that includes the aforementioned modular water storage tank, which has the aforementioned beneficial effects, while also reducing the number of parts required for water storage tank installation and improving installation efficiency.

[0007] Another objective of this invention is to provide a water dispenser that includes the aforementioned modular water tank, which has the aforementioned beneficial effects.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0009] A modular water storage tank, comprising:

[0010] The tank body is provided with mounting holes;

[0011] An integrated plate is provided with a number of mounting holes for installing detection probes or sensors. The integrated plate is detachably installed on the tank. When the integrated plate is installed on the tank, the mounting holes are closed by the integrated plate.

[0012] Furthermore, each of the assembly holes is provided with a corresponding cover plate, which is used to close the corresponding assembly hole and is installed on the integrated plate.

[0013] Furthermore, in this invention, the integrated plate is installed on the tank body by a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, the integrated plate is provided with a plurality of locking blocks, which are evenly distributed along the circumference of the integrated plate. When the integrated plate is installed on the tank, the locking blocks are located in the mounting holes to fix the integrated plate to the tank.

[0015] Furthermore, the present invention provides a sealing element at the connection between the integrated plate and the tank body.

[0016] Furthermore, the mounting hole is provided with a sealing groove on the outside, and the sealing groove is formed by the side wall of the tank sinking at a preset distance.

[0017] Furthermore, the sealing element is made of an elastically deformable material, and the shape of the sealing element is similar to that of the sealing groove.

[0018] Furthermore, the bottom of the tank is provided with a drain pipe, which is threaded and has a fixing nut.

[0019] A reverse osmosis direct drinking water machine includes the modular water storage tank described above, and further includes:

[0020] A partition plate is installed inside the reverse osmosis water purifier. The partition plate has several through holes. When the tank is placed on the partition plate, the drain pipe passes through the through holes and is fixed in contact with the partition plate by tightening the fixing nut, so that the tank is fixedly installed inside the reverse osmosis water purifier.

[0021] A water dispenser comprising the modular water storage tank described in any of the preceding claims.

[0022] The modular water storage tank provided by this utility model includes a tank body and an integrated plate. The integrated plate has several mounting holes for installing detection probes or sensors. In other words, by installing probes or sensors used to detect the internal condition of the water storage tank onto the integrated plate, and then detachably installing the integrated plate onto the tank body, the mounting holes are closed when the integrated plate is installed on the tank body. This achieves modular integration of the detection components, simplifies the installation steps, reduces the installation procedures required for installing the detection components, improves installation efficiency, and makes maintenance and replacement more convenient. At the same time, replacing the detection components does not cause the entire water storage tank to be scrapped; only the detection components can be replaced, thereby reducing maintenance costs and ultimately lowering the customer's operating costs.

[0023] This utility model also provides a reverse osmosis direct drinking water machine including the above-mentioned modular water storage tank, which has the aforementioned beneficial effects, and can also reduce the number of parts required for water storage tank installation, thereby improving installation efficiency.

[0024] This utility model also provides a water dispenser including the above-mentioned modular water storage tank, which has the above-mentioned beneficial effects. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the direct drinking water machine provided by this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the direct drinking water machine provided by this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 A front cross-sectional view of the water storage tank provided by this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the water storage tank provided by this utility model, viewed from below on an axial side.

[0030] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the internal axial structure of the water storage tank provided by this utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the axial structure of the sealing element provided by this utility model;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of the drainage pipe thread provided by this utility model.

[0033] Figures 1-7 In the accompanying drawings, the reference numerals include:

[0034] 1. Tank body; 101. Sealing groove; 2. Mounting hole; 3. Integrated plate; 4. Cover plate; 5. Clamping block; 6. Seal; 7. Drain pipe; 8. Fixing nut; 9. Partition plate. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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.

[0036] The core of this utility model is to provide a modular water storage tank, which simplifies the installation steps, reduces the installation procedures required for installing and testing components, improves installation efficiency, and reduces maintenance costs.

[0037] Another key feature of this invention is that it provides a reverse osmosis direct drinking water machine including the aforementioned modular water storage tank, which has the aforementioned beneficial effects, and at the same time can reduce the number of parts required for water storage tank installation, thereby improving installation efficiency.

[0038] Another core aspect of this utility model is to provide a water dispenser that includes the aforementioned modular water storage tank, which has the aforementioned beneficial effects.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 2 A modular water storage tank includes a tank body 1 and an integrated plate 3. The tank body 1 is provided with mounting holes 2, and the integrated plate 3 is provided with several assembly holes for installing detection probes or sensors. The integrated plate 3 is detachably installed on the tank body 1. When the integrated plate 3 is installed on the tank body 1, the mounting holes 2 are closed by the integrated plate 3.

[0040] Optionally, in some embodiments, the mounting hole 2 can be located at the bottom of the tank body 1, which helps to reduce water leakage during use. At the same time, in order to further improve the sealing of the integrated plate 3 during installation, the integrated plate 3 and the tank body 1 are sealed together.

[0041] In other embodiments, the mounting hole 2 can be located on other sides of the tank body 1, which can be determined according to different direct drinking water machine installation requirements. Specifically, it can be located on the side wall in the direction of the direct drinking water machine inspection cover, which is beneficial for maintenance work.

[0042] Optionally, in some embodiments, the plurality of detection probes or sensors may include, but are not limited to, TDS sensors, residual chlorine sensors, water level probes, water temperature sensors, etc.

[0043] Optionally, in some embodiments, when several detection probes or sensors are installed in corresponding mounting holes, a sealed installation is adopted. Specifically, sealant can be filled at the installation location to achieve its sealing requirements.

[0044] In other embodiments, a groove is provided at the assembly hole, and a sealing gasket is provided in the groove. The detection probe or sensor is provided with a pressure plate corresponding to the groove. When the pressure plate is placed in the groove, the sealing gasket can be squeezed to achieve its sealing requirements, which is beneficial for the disassembly and replacement of the detection probe or sensor.

[0045] In use, the modular water storage tank includes a tank body 1 and an integrated plate 3. The integrated plate 3 has several mounting holes for installing detection probes or sensors. That is, by installing the probes or sensors used to detect the internal condition of the water storage tank onto the integrated plate 3, and then detachably installing the integrated plate 3 onto the tank body 1, the mounting holes 2 are closed when the integrated plate 3 is installed on the tank body 1. This achieves modular integration of the detection components, simplifies the installation steps, reduces the installation procedures required for installing the detection components, improves installation efficiency, and makes maintenance and replacement more convenient. At the same time, replacing the detection components will not cause the entire water storage tank to be scrapped; only the detection components can be replaced, thereby reducing maintenance costs and thus reducing the customer's operating costs.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, each assembly hole is provided with a corresponding cover plate 4. The cover plate 4 is used to close the corresponding assembly hole. The cover plate 4 is installed on the integrated plate 3. That is to say, the assembly hole is closed by the cover plate 4. When the number of detection probes or sensors installed on the integrated plate 3 is small, the sealing function of the integrated plate 3 can be ensured.

[0047] Optionally, in some embodiments, a plurality of threaded holes are provided on the integrated plate 3, and the threaded holes are located on both sides of the assembly hole. Both sides of the cover plate 4 are provided with through holes. During installation, the cover plate 4 is placed above the assembly hole, and the cover plate 4 can be fixed and sealed by screwing bolts on the threaded holes.

[0048] In other embodiments, one end of the cover plate 4 can be rotatably mounted on the integrated plate 3, and the other end can be fixed by bolts, which can achieve quick fixation and prevent the cover plate 4 from being lost.

[0049] Optionally, in some embodiments, a sealing element 6 is provided at the connection position between the cover plate 4 and the integrated plate 3. Specifically, the sealing element 6 is a rubber part with a hemispherical or spherical structure, and its diameter is larger than the diameter of the assembly hole. Therefore, the assembly hole can be sealed by squeezing the rubber part by the cover plate 4.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the integrated plate 3 is installed on the tank 1 by a snap-fit ​​method, that is, the integrated plate 3 is detachable and installable by a snap-fit ​​method.

[0051] Optionally, in some embodiments, the integrated plate 3 is provided with a plurality of locking blocks 5, which are evenly distributed around the circumference of the integrated plate 3. When the integrated plate 3 is installed in the tank 1, the plurality of locking blocks 5 are located in the mounting holes 2 to fix the integrated plate 3 to the tank 1. That is, by using the plurality of locking blocks 5 provided on the integrated plate 3, once the locking blocks 5 are engaged in the mounting holes 2, the integrated plate 3 can be fixed in the tank 1.

[0052] In the above embodiment, the multiple card blocks 5 and the integrated plate 3 are manufactured in one piece.

[0053] In the above embodiments, the cross-section of the card block 5 is a triangular or trapezoidal structure.

[0054] Optionally, in some embodiments, the tank body 1 is provided with a plurality of operating holes for moving the locking block 5. Specifically, a plurality of operating holes are provided around the mounting hole 2. The operating holes are not conductive. When disassembling the integrated plate 3, only a rod-shaped object needs to be inserted into the operating hole to change the position of the locking block 5, thereby realizing the separation of the integrated plate 3 from the tank body 1.

[0055] In other embodiments, the integrated plate 3 and the tank body 1 are detachably connected by bolts. Specifically, the integrated plate 3 is provided with several through holes, and the tank body 1 is provided with several threaded holes corresponding to the through holes. The integrated plate 3 is fixed to the tank body 1 by bolts or screws.

[0056] In order to further improve the sealing performance after the integrated plate 3 is installed on the tank body 1, in some embodiments, a sealing element 6 is provided at the connection between the integrated plate 3 and the tank body 1, and the sealing performance is improved by adding the sealing element 6.

[0057] Optionally, in some embodiments, the seal 6 may be sealed by filling the connection between the integrated plate 3 and the tank 1 with sealant.

[0058] In other embodiments, an adhesive strip is filled between the integrated plate 3 and the tank 1 to achieve its sealing requirements.

[0059] Optionally, in some embodiments, a sealing groove 101 is provided on the outside of the mounting hole 2. The sealing groove 101 is formed by the side wall of the tank body 1 sinking at a preset distance. That is, a sealing groove 101 is provided on the outer periphery of the mounting hole 2, and the contact position between the integrated plate 3 and the tank body 1 is set with a similar shape, thereby increasing the contact area between the integrated plate 3 and the tank body 1, which is beneficial to improving its sealing performance.

[0060] Optionally, in some embodiments, the seal 6 is made of an elastically deformable material, and the seal 6 is similar in shape to the sealing groove 101. That is, the seal 6 is elastically deformed to fill the gap between the seal 6 and the sealing groove 101 after deformation, thereby improving its sealing performance. Furthermore, by adopting a structure and shape similar to the sealing groove 101, the sealing performance after compression is further improved.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the bottom of the tank 1 is provided with a drain pipe 7, the drain pipe 7 is threaded and a fixing nut 8 is provided, that is, the drain pipe 7 at the bottom is threaded and a nut is provided so that it has the function of fixing the water storage tank.

[0062] A reverse osmosis direct drinking water machine includes a modular water storage tank and a partition plate 9. The partition plate 9 is installed inside the reverse osmosis direct drinking water machine and has several through holes. When the tank 1 is placed on the partition plate 9, the drain pipe 7 passes through the through holes and is brought into contact with the partition plate 9 by tightening the fixing nut 8, thereby fixing the tank 1 inside the reverse osmosis direct drinking water machine. In other words, the partition plate 9 serves as a mounting plate for the water storage tank, and the through holes are used to connect the water pipe of the water storage tank with the filter and booster pump of the reverse osmosis direct drinking water machine. The water storage tank can be fixed by the thread of the drain pipe 7 and the cooperation of the fixing nut 8, which greatly reduces the number of parts required to fix the water storage tank, improves the fixing efficiency, and facilitates disassembly and maintenance.

[0063] Optionally, in some embodiments, the partition plate 9 is provided with a plurality of positioning protrusions, all of which are L-shaped structures, for fitting with the four corners of the water storage tank to achieve axial positioning of the water storage tank.

[0064] In other embodiments, the bottom of the water tank is provided with at least one positioning protrusion, and the partition plate 9 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes distributed circumferentially along the axis of the drain pipe 7. When the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning hole, the axial position of the water tank is fixed.

[0065] A water dispenser comprising a modular water tank as described above.

[0066] In other words, the key point of this utility model is that the integrated plate 3 is provided with several mounting holes for installing detection probes or sensors. That is, by installing the probes or sensors used to detect the internal condition of the water storage tank on the integrated plate 3, and then detachably installing the integrated plate 3 on the tank body 1, the mounting holes 2 are closed by the integrated plate 3 when the integrated plate 3 is installed on the tank body 1, thus realizing the modular integration of the detection components. This simplifies the installation steps, reduces the installation procedures required for installing the detection components, improves installation efficiency, and makes maintenance and replacement more convenient. At the same time, the replacement of the detection components will not cause the entire water storage tank to be scrapped; only the detection components can be replaced, thereby reducing maintenance costs and thus reducing the customer's operating costs.

[0067] In addition to the modular water storage tanks disclosed in the above embodiments, this utility model also provides a reverse osmosis direct drinking water machine including the above-mentioned modular water storage tank. For the structure of other parts of the reverse osmosis direct drinking water machine, please refer to the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0068] In addition to the modular water tanks disclosed in the above embodiments, this utility model also provides a water dispenser that includes the above-mentioned modular water tanks. For the structure of other parts of the water dispenser, please refer to the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0069] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0070] The modular water storage tank, reverse osmosis direct drinking water machine, and water dispenser provided by this utility model have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from the principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A modular water storage tank, characterized in that, include: Tank body (1), wherein the tank body (1) is provided with mounting holes (2); An integrated plate (3) is provided with several mounting holes for installing detection probes or sensors. The integrated plate (3) can be detachably installed on the tank body (1). When the integrated plate (3) is installed on the tank body (1), the mounting holes (2) are closed by the integrated plate (3).

2. The modular water storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the assembly holes is provided with a corresponding cover plate (4), which is used to close the corresponding assembly hole. The cover plate (4) is installed on the integrated plate (3).

3. The modular water storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The integrated plate (3) is installed on the tank (1) by means of a snap-fit.

4. The modular water storage tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, The integrated plate (3) is provided with a number of locking blocks (5). The locking blocks (5) are evenly distributed around the circumference of the integrated plate (3). When the integrated plate (3) is installed on the tank (1), the locking blocks (5) are located in the mounting holes (2) to fix the integrated plate (3) to the tank (1).

5. The modular water storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing element (6) is provided at the connection between the integrated plate (3) and the tank body (1).

6. The modular water storage tank according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting hole (2) is provided with a sealing groove (101) on the outside. The sealing groove (101) is formed by the side wall of the tank (1) sinking at a preset distance.

7. The modular water storage tank according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sealing element (6) is made of an elastically deformable material, and the sealing element (6) is similar in shape to the sealing groove (101).

8. The modular water storage tank according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The bottom of the tank (1) is provided with a drain pipe (7), which is threaded and has a fixing nut (8).

9. A reverse osmosis direct drinking water machine, comprising the modular water storage tank as described in claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: The partition plate (9) is installed inside the reverse osmosis direct drinking machine. The partition plate (9) has several through holes. When the tank (1) is placed on the partition plate (9), the drain pipe (7) passes through the through holes and is fixed to contact the partition plate (9) by screwing the fixing nut (8), so that the tank (1) is fixedly installed inside the reverse osmosis direct drinking machine.

10. A water dispenser, characterized in that, Includes the modular water storage tank as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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