A dual-mode water inlet system and a baby bottle cleaner

By designing a dual-mode water inlet system, which uses a breather and flow detector to switch between tap water and water tank supply, the problem of single water supply during power outages in baby bottle washing machines is solved, and the power supply problem during shutdowns is solved, improving the power supply of the equipment and enhancing the user experience.

CN224505370UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-17GUANGDONG YUELONG YOUDIELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG YUELONG YOUDIELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-31
Publication Date
2026-07-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing bottle cleaners have only one water inlet method, which means they cannot work when the water supply is interrupted, resulting in a poor user experience.

Method used

Design a dual-mode water inlet system, including a breather, a flow detector, and a one-way plate, capable of switching between tap water and water tank supply. The flow detector detects the water circuit status and switches the water supply mode accordingly to ensure continuous water supply.

Benefits of technology

It enables normal water supply even during water outages, improving the equipment's usability and user experience.

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Abstract

A dual-mode water inlet system and a baby bottle cleaner includes: a breather disposed inside the main body of the device; the input end of the breather has a first channel for connecting to a water tank and a second channel for connecting to external tap water, the second channel being connected to a water inlet valve; the output end of the breather has a through hole for connecting to the inner tank. This application has two water inlet methods, providing not only tap water supply but also a detachably connected water tank, making it more practical and easier for users to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of baby bottle cleaning machines, and in particular to a dual-mode water inlet system and a baby bottle cleaning machine. Background Technology

[0002] Existing baby bottle cleaning machines have a single water intake method, mostly tap water. Once the water supply is interrupted, the equipment cannot work, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this technical solution provides a dual-mode water inlet system and a baby bottle cleaning machine.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution is as follows:

[0005] A dual-mode water inlet system, comprising:

[0006] The breather is installed inside the main body of the equipment. The input end of the breather is provided with a first channel for connecting to a water tank and a second channel for connecting to external tap water. The second channel is connected to a water inlet valve.

[0007] The output end of the respirator is provided with a through hole for connecting to the inner liner.

[0008] In some embodiments, the respirator includes a flow detector with its input connected to a first channel and a second channel, and its output connected to the through-hole.

[0009] In some embodiments, the input of the flow detector is supplied with pure water from bottom to top, and the output is connected to the through hole through a transition channel.

[0010] In some embodiments, a first unidirectional sheet is connected at the passage of the first channel;

[0011] When the first unidirectional sheet is in a static state, it is attached to the opening of the first channel to block it. When pure water is supplied, the first unidirectional sheet is flushed open to allow the opening to open.

[0012] In some embodiments, the respirator is further connected to a first siphon channel, and a second one-way sheet is provided on the inner side of the first siphon channel;

[0013] When the second unidirectional sheet is stationary, it is attached to the through hole of the first siphon channel to block it. When a negative pressure is generated inside, the second unidirectional sheet is sucked up to open the through hole for air intake.

[0014] In some embodiments, a rinsing channel is further included, wherein the input end of the rinsing channel is used to discharge washing water, the input end is provided with a third unidirectional plate, and the output end of the rinsing channel is used to discharge washing water.

[0015] When the third unidirectional sheet is in a static state, it is attached to the opening of the flushing channel to block it. When washing water is supplied, the third unidirectional sheet is flushed open to allow the opening to open.

[0016] The rinsing channel is connected to a second siphon channel, and a fourth unidirectional plate is provided on the inner side of the second siphon channel.

[0017] In some embodiments, the water tank is provided with a cover, a push rod is provided on one side of the cover, the push rod is fitted with a spring, and a groove is provided on one side of the device body for driving the push rod to open the cover.

[0018] In some embodiments, it also includes an electronic control portion, which includes;

[0019] The main control unit is connected to a terminal CON9 for connection with the flow detector. The signal terminal of the terminal CON9 is connected to a voltage through a resistor R40. The signal terminal is also connected to the acquisition terminal of the main control unit through a resistor R37. The working logic includes:

[0020] S1, the inlet valve operates for several seconds;

[0021] S2, if the inlet valve works normally, external tap water enters through the second channel, passes through the flow detector, and reaches the inner tank through the through hole for several seconds. At this time, the signal terminal of the flow detector feeds back to the main control unit.

[0022] Conversely, if the inlet valve fails to function, the flow detector sends feedback to the main control unit, which then instructs the control device of the water tank to operate for several seconds.

[0023] This application also provides a baby bottle cleaning machine, including a device body, the device body being provided with the dual-mode water inlet system as described above.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0025] This application features two water inlet methods: not only tap water supply, but also a detachable water tank, making it more practical and easier for users to use. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0029] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a circuit diagram of the flow detector according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the technical problems solved, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1-6 As shown, a dual-mode water inlet system includes;

[0035] The breathing apparatus is installed inside the main body of the equipment. The input end of the breathing apparatus is provided with a first channel 2 for connecting to the water tank 1 and a second channel 3 for connecting to external tap water. The second channel 3 is connected to a water inlet valve 4.

[0036] The output end of the respirator is provided with a through hole 6 for connecting to the inner liner 5.

[0037] This application features two water inlet methods: not only tap water supply, but also a detachable water tank, making it more practical and easier for users to use.

[0038] In this embodiment, the respirator includes a flow detector 7, whose input end is connected to the first channel 2 and the second channel 3, and whose output end is connected to the through hole 6. The flow detector detects whether there is water flow to determine whether the current water circuit is working properly. If not, it switches to another water circuit. The water supply logic can be adjusted according to the user's needs.

[0039] Specifically, tap water enters the second channel through the inlet valve, while the first channel is connected to the water tank through the water pump. The first and second channels can be connected, and then the water enters the inner tank through the through hole after passing through the water flow detector.

[0040] In this embodiment, the input end of the flow detector 7 supplies pure water from bottom to top, and the output end is connected to the through hole 6 through the transition channel 8. The water is supplied from bottom to top, and then enters the inner tank from top to bottom through the bent transition channel to prevent pure water backflow.

[0041] In this embodiment, a first unidirectional sheet 9 is connected at the passage of the first channel 2;

[0042] When the first unidirectional sheet 9 is in a static state, it is attached to the opening of the first channel 2 to block it. When pure water is supplied, the first unidirectional sheet 9 is flushed open to allow the opening to open.

[0043] Specifically, the first one-way valve is fixed to one side of the opening and is normally blocked. It can only be opened to supply water when the water pump is working. If there is no force, it will flip down to block the opening due to its own weight, thus achieving one-way flow and preventing water from flowing back into the water tank.

[0044] In this embodiment, the respirator is also connected to a first siphon channel 10, and a second one-way sheet 11 is provided on the inner side of the first siphon channel 10;

[0045] When the second unidirectional plate 11 is stationary, it is attached to the through hole of the first siphon channel 10 to block it. When a negative pressure is generated inside, the second unidirectional plate 11 is sucked up to open the through hole for air intake.

[0046] refer to Figure 3 The device has an external vent 20, which is connected to the through hole of the first siphon channel. When the internal air pressure is the same as the external air pressure, the second one-way flap is vertical due to gravity to block the through hole. If the internal channel generates negative pressure, the suction force of the negative pressure will cause the second one-way flap to open, so that the through hole is connected to the external atmosphere, and then air is drawn in to increase the internal air pressure. After the internal air pressure is the same as the external air pressure, the second one-way flap re-blocks the through hole to achieve air pressure regulation and prevent it from affecting the water flow and achieving anti-siphon.

[0047] In this embodiment, a rinsing channel 12 is also included. The input end of the rinsing channel 12 is used to discharge washing water, and the input end is provided with a third unidirectional plate 13. The output end of the rinsing channel 12 is used to discharge washing water.

[0048] In a static state, the third unidirectional sheet 13 is attached to the opening of the flushing channel 12 to block it. When washing water is supplied, the third unidirectional sheet 13 is flushed open to allow the opening to open.

[0049] The flushing channel 12 is connected to the second siphon channel 14, and the inner side of the second siphon channel 14 is provided with a fourth unidirectional plate 15.

[0050] The third unidirectional plate is installed on the water inlet. When the drain pump is turned on, the water flow force opens the third unidirectional plate and discharges it at the output end after being flushed. The third unidirectional plate plays a unidirectional role to prevent pure water from flowing back. In addition, the second siphon channel is also connected to the vent hole, which also plays an anti-siphon role.

[0051] Specifically, the one-way sheet is a rubber sheet.

[0052] In this embodiment, the water tank 1 is provided with a cover 16, a push rod 17 is provided on one side of the cover 16, a spring 18 is sleeved on the push rod 17, and a groove 19 is provided on one side of the equipment body for driving the push rod 17 to open the cover 16.

[0053] When the water tank is locked onto the equipment, the flat surface of the groove drives the top rod to push upward, thereby opening the cover of the water tank and allowing pure water to flow through the gap.

[0054] In this embodiment, an electronic control component is also included, which includes:

[0055] The main control unit is connected to a terminal CON9 for connection with the flow detector 7. The signal terminal of the terminal CON9 is connected to a voltage through a resistor R40. The signal terminal is also connected to the acquisition terminal of the main control unit through a resistor R37. The working logic includes:

[0056] S1, the inlet valve 4 operates for 5 seconds;

[0057] S2, if the water inlet valve 4 can work normally, external tap water enters through the second channel 3, passes through the flow detector 7, and reaches the inner tank 5 through the through hole 6 to work for 30 seconds. At this time, the signal terminal of the flow detector 7 feeds back to the main control unit.

[0058] Conversely, if the inlet valve fails to operate, the flow detector 7 sends feedback to the main control unit, at which point the main control unit instructs the water pump in the water tank 1 to operate for 30 seconds.

[0059] The control logic first uses tap water for water supply. If a water outage occurs, the water pump is turned on, and then water is supplied from the water tank. This way, users do not need to frequently replace the water tank, which can be kept as a backup.

[0060] This application also provides a baby bottle cleaning machine, including a device body, the device body being provided with the dual-mode water inlet system as described above.

[0061] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this application. Any other embodiments whose principles and basic structures are the same as or similar to those of this application are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A dual-mode water inlet system, characterized in that, include; The breathing apparatus is installed inside the main body of the equipment. The input end of the breathing apparatus is provided with a first channel (2) for connecting to the water tank (1) and a second channel (3) for connecting to external tap water. The second channel (3) is connected to a water inlet valve (4). The output end of the respirator is provided with a through hole (6) for connecting the inner liner (5).

2. The dual-mode water inlet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The respirator includes a flow detector (7), whose input is connected to the first channel (2) and the second channel (3), and whose output is connected to the through hole (6).

3. The dual-mode water inlet system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flow detector (7) is supplied with pure water from bottom to top at its input end, and its output end is connected to the through hole (6) through the transition channel (8).

4. The dual-mode water inlet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first unidirectional piece (9) is connected at the passage of the first channel (2); When the first unidirectional plate (9) is in a static state, it is attached to the opening of the first channel (2) to block it. When pure water is supplied, the first unidirectional plate (9) is flushed open to make the opening open.

5. A dual-mode water inlet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The respirator is also connected to a first siphon channel (10), and a second one-way plate (11) is provided on the inner side of the first siphon channel (10); When the second unidirectional plate (11) is stationary, it is attached to the through hole of the first siphon channel (10) to block it. When a negative pressure is generated inside, the second unidirectional plate (11) is sucked up to open the through hole for air intake.

6. A dual-mode water inlet system according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a rinsing channel (12), the input end of which is used to discharge washing water, and the input end is provided with a third unidirectional plate (13), and the output end of the rinsing channel (12) is used to discharge washing water; When the third unidirectional sheet (13) is in a static state, it is attached to the opening of the flushing channel (12) to block it. When washing water is supplied, the third unidirectional sheet (13) is flushed open to allow the opening to open. The flushing channel (12) is connected to a second siphon channel (14), and a fourth unidirectional plate (15) is provided on the inner side of the second siphon channel (14).

7. A dual-mode water inlet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (1) is provided with a cover (16), and a push rod (17) is provided on one side of the cover (16). The push rod (17) is fitted with a spring (18), and a groove (19) is provided on one side of the equipment body for driving the push rod (17) to open the cover (16).

8. A dual-mode water inlet system according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes the electronic control component, which includes; The main control unit is connected to a terminal CON9 for connection with the flow detector (7). The signal terminal of the terminal CON9 is connected to a voltage through a resistor R40. The signal terminal is also connected to the acquisition terminal of the main control unit through a resistor R37.

9. A baby bottle cleaning machine, characterized in that, It includes a device body, which is equipped with a dual-mode water inlet system as described in any one of claims 1-8.