Water softener and dishwasher

Abstract

The application discloses a water softener and a dish washing machine, and relates to the technical field of water softeners, which comprises a resin cavity, a partition plate is arranged in the resin cavity, the partition plate divides the resin cavity into a first resin cavity and a second resin cavity, a hollow stand is arranged in the middle part of the partition plate, and the inner cavity of the stand constitutes a water passing cavity; the lower part of the first resin cavity is connected with a water inlet through an electromagnetic valve, the upper part of the first resin cavity is connected with one end of the water passing cavity, the other end of the water passing cavity is connected with the lower part of the second resin cavity, and the upper part of the second resin cavity is connected with a water outlet. The water softener and the dish washing machine can improve the water softening capacity of the water softener.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water softening equipment technology, and more specifically to a water softener and a dishwasher. Background Technology

[0002] Dishwashers typically use tap water for washing dishes, but tap water often contains a high amount of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate ions. During the washing process, these ions react with detergent ingredients and dirt, producing a difficult-to-remove precipitate that reduces the dishwasher's washing effectiveness. Simultaneously, these precipitates can clog the inside of the dishwasher, affecting its lifespan. Therefore, most dishwashers are equipped with a water softener, which softens tap water before it enters the dishwasher's cavity to wash dishes.

[0003] However, existing dishwasher water softeners generally only have a single resin chamber. Domestic water flows into the water softener through the inlet, passes through a filter at the bottom of the resin chamber, and then flows out through another filter at the top of the resin chamber to the water softener outlet. The softening path length of the water is limited, meaning that the contact time between the water and the ion exchange resin is short, which limits the water softening effect of the water softener. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a water softener and a dishwasher that can improve the water softening capacity of the water softener.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: the water softener includes a resin chamber;

[0006] A partition is provided in the resin chamber, which divides the resin chamber into a first resin chamber and a second resin chamber. A hollow column is provided in the middle of the partition, and the inner cavity of the column forms a water passage chamber. The lower part of the first resin chamber is connected to the water inlet through a solenoid valve, the upper part of the first resin chamber is connected to one end of the water passage chamber, the other end of the water passage chamber is connected to the lower part of the second resin chamber, and the upper part of the second resin chamber is connected to the water outlet.

[0007] This technical solution provides a water softener that connects the two resin chambers by dividing them into two and setting a water passage chamber. This extends the distance the water flows through the resin chamber and increases the contact time between the water and the ion exchange resin, thereby improving the water softener's softening capacity. At the same time, due to the enhanced softening capacity, the amount of resin used in the water softener can be optimized and reduced, achieving the effect of increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, a first filter screen is provided at the lower end of the resin cavity and a second filter screen is provided at the upper end, which serves as a filter;

[0009] Half of the first filter screen is located at the bottom of the first resin chamber, and the other half is located at the bottom of the second resin chamber; half of the second filter screen is located on the top surface of the first resin chamber, and the other half is located on the top surface of the second resin chamber.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the first filter and the second filter are integrally formed or snap-fitted at both ends of the resin cavity.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, both the first and second filter screens are provided with several through holes to facilitate water flow.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the water softener includes a housing and an upper cover and a lower cover located at both ends of the housing; a resin chamber and an outlet are located on the housing, and an inlet is located on the upper cover.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, a water outlet cavity is formed between the upper cover and the shell. An upper partition is provided at the bottom of the upper cover, which divides the water outlet cavity into a first water outlet cavity and a second water outlet cavity. A water inlet cavity is formed between the lower cover and the shell. A lower partition is provided at the top of the lower cover, which divides the water inlet cavity into a first water inlet cavity and a second water inlet cavity. The water inlet is connected to the first water inlet cavity via a solenoid valve. The first water inlet cavity is connected to the lower part of the first resin cavity. The upper part of the first resin cavity is connected to the first water outlet cavity. The first water outlet cavity is connected to one end of the water passage cavity, and the other end of the water passage cavity is connected to the second water inlet cavity. The second water inlet cavity is connected to the lower part of the second resin cavity. The upper part of the second resin cavity is connected to the second water outlet cavity. The second water outlet cavity is connected to the water outlet.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the housing is further provided with a salt chamber and a one-way valve; the salt chamber is connected to the water inlet via a solenoid valve, and the salt chamber is also connected to the first water inlet chamber via a one-way valve.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, a water inlet channel is formed between the top cover and the shell, one end of the water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet, and the other end is connected to the first water inlet chamber through a solenoid valve; the water inlet channel is arranged around the cavity wall of the upper part of the resin cavity.

[0016] A dishwasher includes a water softener as described in any of the above-described technical solutions.

[0017] The dishwasher in this technology uses the aforementioned water softener, which can extend the contact distance between the water flow and the ion exchange resin, thereby enhancing the water softening effect.

[0018] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] The present invention provides a water softener that connects the two resin chambers by dividing the resin chamber into two and setting a water passage chamber. This extends the distance the water flows through the resin chamber and increases the contact time between the water and the ion exchange resin, thereby improving the water softener's softening capacity. At the same time, due to the enhanced water softening capacity, the amount of resin used in the water softener can be optimized and reduced, achieving the effect of increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

[0020] A dishwasher employs the aforementioned water softener, which enhances the water softening effect.

[0021] In addition, other advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] 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.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the water softener of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a top view of the water softener of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view at position AA in the middle;

[0026] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the water softener of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is another exploded structural diagram of the water softener of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is another exploded structural diagram of the water softener of this utility model;

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Shell; 11. Resin chamber; 110. Partition; 111. First resin chamber; 112. Second resin chamber; 113. Water passage chamber; 12. Water outlet; 13. Solenoid valve; 14. First filter screen; 15. Second filter screen; 2. Top cover; 21. Upper partition; 211. First water outlet chamber; 212. Second water outlet chamber; 22. Water inlet; 23. Water inlet channel; 3. Bottom cover; 31. Bottom partition; 311. First water inlet chamber; 312. Second water inlet chamber. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this utility model. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0032] Reference Figure 1-6 This invention describes a water softener and a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention. The water softener can be applied to dishwashers that require soft water.

[0033] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1-6 As shown, a water softener includes a resin chamber 11;

[0034] A partition 110 is provided in the resin cavity 11, which divides the resin cavity 11 into a first resin cavity 111 and a second resin cavity 112. A hollow column is provided in the middle of the partition 110, and the inner cavity of the column forms a water passage cavity 113.

[0035] The lower part of the first resin chamber 111 is connected to the water inlet 22 through the solenoid valve 13. The upper part of the first resin chamber 111 is connected to one end of the water chamber 113. The other end of the water chamber 113 is connected to the lower part of the second resin chamber 112. The upper part of the second resin chamber 112 is connected to the water outlet 12.

[0036] The water softener includes a housing 1, an upper cover 2, and a lower cover 3, with the upper cover 2 and the lower cover 3 respectively fastened to the upper and lower ends of the housing 1; the resin chamber 11 is a cylindrical inner cavity located inside the housing 1; the housing 1 can be an integrally molded structure integrating the resin chamber 11 and the outlet 12; the solenoid valve 13 can be installed on the housing 1 to control the connection between the inlet 22 and the first resin chamber 111; the inlet 22 can be located on the upper cover 2; the partition 110 can be vertically arranged, inclined, or horizontally arranged.

[0037] Specifically, the first state of the solenoid valve 13 can be either a de-energized state or an energized state. In this embodiment, the de-energized state of the solenoid valve 13 is set as its first state, and the energized state is set as its second state. When the solenoid valve 13 is in the first state (de-energized), the lower part of the first resin chamber 111 can be directly connected to the water inlet 22, and the water flow directly flows through the water inlet 22, the first resin chamber 111, the water passage chamber 113, and the second resin chamber 112 to the water outlet 12.

[0038] The working principle of the above water softener is as follows: Figure 3 As shown by the middle arrow, the water flow direction is such that the water entering through the inlet 22 flows into the lower part of the first resin chamber 111, flows out from the upper part of the first resin chamber 111 into the water passage chamber 113 inside the column, flows through the water passage chamber 113 to the lower part of the second resin chamber 112, and finally flows from the upper part of the second resin chamber 112 to the outlet 12. That is, the water first flows through the first resin chamber 111 and then through the second resin chamber 112. This doubles the distance the water flows through the resin chamber 11 while keeping the volume of the resin chamber 11 unchanged, thereby improving the water softening capacity of the water softener.

[0039] The water softener provided in this embodiment achieves communication between the resin chambers by dividing the resin chamber 11 into two and setting a water passage chamber 113. This extends the distance the water flows through the resin chamber 11 and increases the contact time between the water and the ion exchange resin, thereby improving the water softening capacity of the water softener. At the same time, due to the enhanced water softening capacity, the amount of resin used in the water softener can be optimized and reduced, achieving the effect of increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

[0040] In this embodiment, the lower end of the resin cavity 11 is provided with a first filter screen 14 and the upper end is provided with a second filter screen 15;

[0041] Half of the first filter 14 is located at the bottom of the first resin chamber 111, and the other half is located at the bottom of the second resin chamber 112; half of the second filter 15 is located on the top surface of the first resin chamber 111, and the other half is located on the top surface of the second resin chamber 112.

[0042] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown by the middle arrow, when the water softener is working, water enters the first resin chamber 111 through half of the first filter screen 14, then flows out through half of the second filter screen 15, passes through the water chamber 113, flows into the second resin chamber 112 through the other half of the first filter screen 14, and finally flows out to the outlet 12 through the other half of the second filter screen 15.

[0043] The first filter screen 14 is used to intercept impurities in the incoming water, and the other half is used to filter the water flowing from the first resin chamber 111 into the second resin chamber 112 to prevent resin from flowing out of the first resin chamber 111; the second filter screen 15 is used to intercept resin impurities in the outgoing water to prevent resin particles from entering water pipes or water-using equipment and to prevent water pollution.

[0044] In this embodiment, the first filter screen 14 and the second filter screen 15 are integrally formed or snap-fitted at both ends of the resin cavity 11. When the first filter screen 14 and the second filter screen 15 are integrally formed with the resin cavity 11, the structural strength can be improved, and the product structure is simple and the cost is low. When the first filter screen 14 and the second filter screen 15 are snap-fitted at the top and bottom of the resin cavity 11, the structure is simple and easy to install and disassemble.

[0045] In a specific implementation, one of the first filter screen 14 and the second filter screen 15 can be integrally formed with the resin cavity 11, while the other filter screen is snapped onto one end of the resin cavity 11. Taking the second filter screen 15 snapped onto the top of the resin cavity 11 as an example, the second filter screen 15 can be removed from one end of the resin cavity 11 to replace the ion exchange resin inside the resin cavity 11.

[0046] In this embodiment, both the first filter screen 14 and the second filter screen 15 are provided with a plurality of through holes to facilitate water flow. In specific implementation, the through holes can be strip-shaped, circular, elliptical, or other shapes, and this embodiment does not limit them.

[0047] In this embodiment, the water softener includes a housing 1 and an upper cover 2 and a lower cover 3 located at both ends of the housing 1; the resin chamber 11 and the water outlet 12 are located on the housing 1, and the water inlet 22 is located on the upper cover 2. The structure is simple and convenient for installation and maintenance.

[0048] In this embodiment, the upper cover 2 and the shell 1 form a water outlet cavity. The bottom of the upper cover 2 is provided with an upper partition 21, which divides the water outlet cavity into a first water outlet cavity 211 and a second water outlet cavity 212. The lower cover 3 and the shell 1 form a water inlet cavity. The upper part of the lower cover 3 is provided with a lower partition 31, which divides the water inlet cavity into a first water inlet cavity 311 and a second water inlet cavity 312.

[0049] The inlet 22 is connected to the first inlet chamber 311 via the solenoid valve 13. The first inlet chamber 311 is connected to the lower part of the first resin chamber 111. The upper part of the first resin chamber 111 is connected to the first outlet chamber 211. The first outlet chamber 211 is connected to one end of the water chamber 113. The other end of the water chamber 113 is connected to the second inlet chamber 312. The second inlet chamber 312 is connected to the lower part of the second resin chamber 112. The upper part of the second resin chamber 112 is connected to the second outlet chamber 212. The second outlet chamber 212 is connected to the outlet 12.

[0050] The above embodiment uses an upper partition 21 and a lower partition 31 on the upper cover 2 and the lower cover 3 to separate the water outlet chamber and the water inlet chamber, which is simple in structure and easy to assemble.

[0051] In this embodiment, the housing 1 is also provided with a salt chamber and a one-way valve; the salt chamber is connected to the water inlet 22 through the solenoid valve 13, and the salt chamber is also connected to the first water inlet chamber 311 through the one-way valve.

[0052] The second state of the solenoid valve 13 is the energized state. Specifically, since the first water inlet chamber 311 is connected to the lower part of the first resin chamber 111, when the solenoid valve 13 is in the second state (energized), the water inlet 22 is connected to the lower part of the first resin chamber 111 through the salt chamber and the check valve in sequence, thereby forming the resin regeneration water circuit of the water softener. Specifically, the above-mentioned water softener can switch between the two states of water softening and resin regeneration by switching the state of the solenoid valve 13.

[0053] In the above embodiments, by setting up a salt chamber and a one-way valve, and switching the state of the solenoid valve 13, the resin regeneration function can be realized, extending the service life of the water softener.

[0054] In this embodiment, a water inlet channel 23 is also formed between the upper cover 2 and the housing 1. One end of the water inlet channel 23 is connected to the water inlet 22, and the other end is connected to the first water inlet chamber 311 through the solenoid valve 13. The water inlet channel 23 is arranged around the cavity wall of the upper part of the resin cavity 11.

[0055] The above-mentioned water softener makes the product structure more compact and concentrated by setting the water inlet channel 23 around the upper cavity wall of the resin cavity 11, thereby further reducing the product volume.

[0056] In another embodiment, the present invention provides a dishwasher that includes a water softener as described in any of the above embodiments, which can extend the contact distance between the water flow and the ion exchange resin, thereby enhancing the water softening effect.

[0057] The dishwasher may include an inner tank, a drainage system, and the aforementioned water softener. The drain outlet of the inner tank is connected to the drainage system, and the inlet of the inner tank is connected to the outlet of the water softener.

[0058] Other components and operations of the water softener and dishwasher according to the embodiments of this utility model are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0059] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0060] In the description of this specification, references to the terms "embodiment," "specific embodiment," "example," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example that is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention.

[0061] In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the terms used do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined with each other in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples without interference or contradiction.

Claims

1. A water softener, characterized in that: The water softener includes a resin chamber (11); The resin cavity (11) is provided with a partition (110), which divides the resin cavity (11) into a first resin cavity (111) and a second resin cavity (112). A hollow column is provided in the middle of the partition (110), and the inner cavity of the column forms a water passage cavity (113). The lower part of the first resin chamber (111) is connected to the inlet (22) through the solenoid valve (13), the upper part of the first resin chamber (111) is connected to one end of the water passage chamber (113), the other end of the water passage chamber (113) is connected to the lower part of the second resin chamber (112), and the upper part of the second resin chamber (112) is connected to the outlet (12).

2. The water softener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The resin cavity (11) is provided with a first filter screen (14) at its lower end and a second filter screen (15) at its upper end; Half of the first filter (14) is located at the bottom of the first resin cavity (111), and the other half is located at the bottom of the second resin cavity (112); half of the second filter (15) is located on the top surface of the first resin cavity (111), and the other half is located on the top surface of the second resin cavity (112).

3. The water softener according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first filter (14) and the second filter (15) are integrally formed or snap-fitted at both ends of the resin cavity (11).

4. The water softener according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the first filter screen (14) and the second filter screen (15) are provided with several through holes.

5. The water softener according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The water softener includes a housing (1) and an upper cover (2) and a lower cover (3) located at both ends of the housing (1); The resin cavity (11) and the water outlet (12) are located on the housing (1), and the water inlet (22) is located on the upper cover (2).

6. The water softener according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper cover (2) and the shell (1) form a water outlet cavity. The upper cover (2) has an upper partition (21) at the bottom, which divides the water outlet cavity into a first water outlet cavity (211) and a second water outlet cavity (212). The lower cover (3) and the shell (1) form a water inlet cavity. The lower cover (3) has a lower partition (31) at the top, which divides the water inlet cavity into a first water inlet cavity (311) and a second water inlet cavity (312). The inlet (22) is connected to the first inlet chamber (311) through the solenoid valve (13). The first inlet chamber (311) is connected to the lower part of the first resin chamber (111). The upper part of the first resin chamber (111) is connected to the first outlet chamber (211). The first outlet chamber (211) is connected to one end of the water passage chamber (113). The other end of the water passage chamber (113) is connected to the second inlet chamber (312). The second inlet chamber (312) is connected to the lower part of the second resin chamber (112). The upper part of the second resin chamber (112) is connected to the second outlet chamber (212). The second outlet chamber (212) is connected to the outlet (12).

7. The water softener according to claim 6, characterized in that: The housing (1) is also provided with a salt chamber and a one-way valve; The salt chamber is connected to the water inlet (22) through the solenoid valve (13), and the salt chamber is also connected to the first water inlet chamber (311) through the one-way valve.

8. The water softener according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper cover (2) and the housing (1) also form a water inlet channel (23), one end of the water inlet channel (23) is connected to the water inlet (22), and the other end is connected to the first water inlet chamber (311) through the solenoid valve (13); the water inlet channel (23) is arranged around the cavity wall of the upper part of the resin cavity (11).

9. A dishwasher, characterized in that: Including the water softener as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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