Refrigerator water dispenser

Abstract

The utility model discloses a refrigerator water dispenser, include: casing and set up in the equipment box of casing bottom, the casing is connected with the upper door body and lower door body through the hinged connection, adopts the upper and lower split type structure, mainly including integrated setting with the water drinking part and refrigerator part in casing. The utility model integrates water dispenser, ice making refrigeration, drying, UV sterilization and so on multiple functions in an organic whole, satisfies the diversified use demand of user's drinking water under different scenes, its through the high integration of function, not only has saved the equipment occupied space greatly, especially suitable for small household or the family use of limited space, and adopts instant -heating type resistance heating structure and direct -cooling type refrigerating system, the temperature rises rapidly, the heat preservation is stable, and the compressor start -stop is reasonable, effectively reduces the energy consumption, and is equipped with ultraviolet sterilization and hot -blast drying system, forms efficient clean closed loop, enhances health guarantee.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator water dispenser technology, and in particular to a refrigerator water dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, water dispensers and refrigerators are typically two separate types of home appliances. Water dispensers provide room temperature or heated drinking water, but cannot meet users' immediate need for chilled drinks; while refrigerators, although equipped with refrigeration and ice-making functions, cannot directly supply drinking water or hot water. When users need to make ice water or cold drinks, they must first take ice from the refrigerator and then transfer it to the water dispenser to mix, a cumbersome process that poses hygiene risks. In addition, the separate design means that both types of equipment require separate space, putting pressure on the space of small homes or offices.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a highly integrated device that can ensure the independent and efficient operation of drinking water and refrigeration functions, achieve seamless collaboration between ice making and water supply, and optimize space utilization. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0005] In view of the problems of the above-mentioned refrigerator water dispenser, this utility model is proposed.

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a refrigerator water dispenser, which solves the problems of "currently, water dispensers and refrigerators are usually two separate types of household appliances, which are inconvenient to use and take up a lot of space".

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a refrigerator water dispenser, comprising: a shell and an equipment box disposed at the bottom of the shell, wherein the shell is hinged to an upper door and a lower door, and adopts an upper and lower split structure, mainly comprising a water dispensing part and a refrigerator part integrated within the shell;

[0008] The drinking water unit includes a housing fixedly installed inside the shell and a water outlet installed on the outside of the shell. The housing is used to install the drinking water equipment, and the water outlet is used to discharge room temperature and hot water.

[0009] The refrigerator includes a refrigeration compartment fixedly installed inside the shell and an ice maker fixedly installed inside the refrigeration compartment;

[0010] A heat insulation structure is provided between the box body and the refrigeration area.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the refrigerator water dispenser of this utility model, the water dispenser includes a water tank, a filter element, and a connecting water pipe disposed in the cabinet. The connecting water pipe is connected to the water outlet through a two-way solenoid valve, a heating element, and a water pump.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the refrigerator water dispenser of this utility model, the water tank is fixedly provided with a water tank inlet and a water tank outlet, and the filter element is fixedly provided with two connection ports, namely the filter element inlet and the filter element outlet.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the refrigerator water dispenser of this utility model, the water tank outlet is connected to the filter element inlet, the filter element outlet is connected to one end of the connecting water pipe, and the other end of the connecting water pipe is connected to the two-way solenoid valve through pipes, and the pipes are made of food-grade PE material.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the refrigerator water dispenser of this utility model, the water dispensing unit further includes a drying module disposed inside the cabinet and a UV sterilization module disposed above the drying module.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the refrigerator water dispenser of this utility model, the water dispensing unit further includes a shelf disposed inside the cabinet for placing items, and the drying module adopts a hot air dryer with its air outlet facing the shelf.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the refrigerator water dispenser of this utility model, the refrigerator compartment is provided with multiple detachable partitions and storage baskets, an ice maker is fixedly installed in the refrigerator compartment, and an ice storage box is also provided in the refrigerator compartment, with the ice storage box located below the ice maker.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the refrigerator water dispenser described in this utility model, the heat insulation structure includes a vacuum heat insulation plate.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of the refrigerator water dispenser of this utility model, a flow meter is fixedly installed on the filter element, and a display and control area is arranged on the front side of the upper door, which integrates function selection and status indication functions.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment of the refrigerator water dispenser of this utility model, the equipment box is used to install a power supply and a control circuit for controlling the operation of the water dispenser and the refrigerator.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: it integrates multiple functions such as water dispenser, ice maker, refrigerator, dryer, and UV sterilizer into one unit, meeting the diversified drinking water needs of users in different scenarios. Through the high integration of functions, it not only greatly saves the space occupied by the equipment, making it especially suitable for small apartments or families with limited space, but also adopts an instant heating resistance heating structure and a direct cooling refrigeration system, which heats up quickly, keeps the temperature stable, and has a reasonable compressor start and stop, effectively reducing energy consumption. It is also equipped with a UV sterilization and hot air drying system, forming an efficient and clean closed loop, enhancing health protection, and has good promotional value and market prospects. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of 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. Wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator water dispenser according to the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water outlet in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cold storage area in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator section of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the housing of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the box in this utility model.

[0028] Figure Descriptions: 100, Shell; 101, Upper Door; 102, Lower Door; 200, Water Dispenser; 201, Cabinet; 202, Water Tank; 202a, Water Tank Outlet; 203, Filter Element; 203a, Connection Port; 204, Connecting Water Pipe; 205, Drying Module; 206, Two-Way Solenoid Valve; 207, Heating Element; 208, Water Pump; 209, Shelf; 300, Refrigerator Section; 301, Cold Storage Section; 302, Partition; 303, Ice Storage Box; 304, Storage Basket; 305, Ice Maker. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0031] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0032] Secondly, this utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not adhering to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In addition, actual manufacturing should include the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.

[0033] Reference Figures 1 to 6 This is one embodiment of the present utility model, which provides a refrigerator water dispenser, including a housing 100 and an equipment box disposed at the bottom of the housing 100. The housing 100 is connected by an upper door 101 and a lower door 102 through a hinge. It integrates multiple functions such as water dispenser, ice making and refrigeration, drying and UV sterilization into one unit. It adopts an upper and lower split structure and mainly includes a water dispensing part 200 and a refrigerator part 300 integrated and disposed in the housing 100.

[0034] Drinking water department 200:

[0035] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 The drinking water unit 200 includes a housing 201 fixedly installed inside the housing 100 and a water outlet installed outside the housing 100. The housing 201 is used to install the drinking water equipment, and the water outlet is used to discharge room temperature and hot water. The drinking water equipment includes a water tank 202 installed inside the housing 201, a filter element 203, and a connecting water pipe 204. The connecting water pipe 204 is connected to the water outlet through a two-way solenoid valve 206, a heating element 207, and a water pump 208. The two-way solenoid valve 206 can be connected to water in the water tank 202 or to external water. The heating element 207 uses an instantaneous resistance heating device to heat the drinking water.

[0036] Furthermore, refer to Figure 6The water tank 202 is fixedly equipped with a water tank inlet and a water tank outlet 202a. The filter element 203 is fixedly equipped with two connection ports 203a, which are the filter element inlet and the filter element outlet, respectively. The water tank outlet 202a is connected to the filter element inlet, the filter element outlet is connected to one end of the connecting water pipe 204, and the other end of the connecting water pipe 204 is connected to the two-way solenoid valve 206 through pipes, forming a channel from the water tank 202 to the filter element 203 to the connecting water pipe 204 to the two-way solenoid valve 206 to the water outlet. The pipes are made of food-grade PE material.

[0037] Furthermore, a display and control area is located on the front of the upper body 101. The display and control area adopts an integrated control panel, which includes a water temperature button and a status indicator light. The water temperature can be selected through the water temperature button. Secondly, the filter element 203 filters drinking water, and a flow meter is installed on the filter element 203. Inside the housing 201, near the filter element 203, there is also a filter element 203 life indicator light and a reset button. The life of the filter element 203 is linked to the water output of the flow meter. Its life indicator light can display white, yellow, or red according to the water output. White indicates normal, yellow indicates a reminder, and red indicates an alarm. The specific form of the alarm is: the red light flashes. When the filter element 203 is replaced, the flow count value can be reset to zero by pressing and holding for 3 seconds, so that the life indicator light displays white as normal.

[0038] Reference Figure 6 The water dispenser 200 also includes a shelf 209 installed inside the housing 201 for placing items such as teaware and cups; the water dispenser 200 also includes a drying module 205, which can be a hot air dryer with a built-in fan and ceramic heating element, and its air outlet is set to face the shelf 209 to blow hot air onto the items for drying and sterilization. The housing 100 is provided with an exhaust window to discharge the hot and humid air generated during the drying process and prevent condensation; the water dispenser 200 also includes a UV sterilization module installed above the drying module 205, which can be an ultraviolet lamp to sterilize the items on the shelf 209, and works with the drying module 205 to achieve dual sterilization of drying and UV.

[0039] Refrigerator Section 300:

[0040] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 The refrigerator section 300 includes a refrigeration compartment 301 fixedly disposed within the housing 100 and an ice maker 305 fixedly disposed within the refrigeration compartment 301;

[0041] Furthermore, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4The refrigerated compartment 301 is equipped with multiple partitions 302 and storage baskets 304. The partitions 302 can be pulled out and can be used to place boxed meals, fruits, bottled beverages, etc. The refrigerated compartment 301 is fixedly installed with an ice maker 305. The ice maker 305 adopts a direct cooling refrigeration system, which includes a refrigeration circuit consisting of a compressor, condenser, capillary tube and evaporator. The refrigerated compartment 301 is also equipped with an ice storage box 303, which is located below the ice maker 305 and is used to hold ice.

[0042] The equipment enclosure is used to install the power supply and the control circuitry for controlling the operation of the water dispenser 200 and the refrigerator 300. The control module of the refrigerator 300 is physically isolated from the control system of the water dispenser 200. This includes:

[0043] An independent refrigerator temperature sensor monitors only the temperature of the lower refrigerator compartment 301.

[0044] Dedicated control circuit, separately connected to the compressor of the refrigeration system;

[0045] The control system of the drinking water unit 200 is integrated into the display and control area at the upper door 101, and includes an independent water temperature sensor and heating control circuit.

[0046] The working logic of the refrigeration system is as follows: when the sensor detects that the temperature is higher than the set value, the control circuit starts the compressor to run, so that the evaporator absorbs heat and cools down; when the temperature reaches the lower limit, the compressor automatically shuts down and enters the heat preservation state.

[0047] The water dispenser section 200, the refrigerator section 300, and the cabinet 201 and the refrigeration section 301 are all equipped with heat insulation structures. It should be noted that the heat insulation structure can adopt any of the existing structural forms, such as a vacuum insulation panel or polyurethane foam. For those skilled in the art, other existing heat insulation structures can also be used without creative effort.

[0048] During use, drinking water in water tank 202 is discharged through water tank outlet 202a and enters filter element 203. After being filtered by filter element 203, it enters the connecting water pipe 204 through filter element outlet, and then is discharged through two-way solenoid valve 206, heating element 207, and water pump 208 to the water outlet. Heating element 207 can directly heat drinking water, and the discharged drinking water can be at room temperature (when heating element 207 is not working) or hot water. Secondly, ice cubes are made by ice maker 305 to meet the user's requirements for using ice cubes.

[0049] In summary, this utility model provides a refrigerator-style water dispenser that integrates multiple functions such as water dispenser, ice maker, refrigerator, dryer, and UV sterilizer into one unit. It meets the diverse drinking water needs of users in different scenarios. Through its high degree of functional integration, it not only significantly saves space occupied by the equipment, making it especially suitable for small apartments or families with limited space, but also adopts an instant heating resistance heating structure and a direct cooling refrigeration system, which provides rapid heating, stable heat preservation, and reasonable compressor start-stop, effectively reducing energy consumption. Furthermore, it is equipped with a UV sterilization and hot air drying system, forming an efficient and clean closed loop, enhancing health protection, and possessing good promotional value and market prospects.

[0050] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0051] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A refrigerator water dispenser, comprising a housing (100) and a device box disposed at the bottom of the housing (100), wherein the housing (100) is hingedly connected to an upper door (101) and a lower door (102), characterized in that: It adopts a split structure and mainly includes a drinking water section (200) and a refrigerator section (300) integrated on the housing (100); The drinking water unit (200) includes a housing (201) fixedly installed inside the shell (100) and a water outlet installed on the outside of the upper door (101). The housing (201) is used to install the drinking water equipment, and the water outlet installed on the upper door (101) is used to discharge room temperature and hot water. The refrigerator section (300) includes a refrigeration compartment (301) fixedly disposed within the housing (100) and an ice maker (305) fixedly disposed within the refrigeration compartment (301); A heat insulation structure is provided between the box body (201) and the refrigeration area (301).

2. The refrigerator water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drinking water equipment includes a water tank (202), a filter element (203), and a connecting water pipe (204) installed in the housing (201). The connecting water pipe (204) is connected to the water outlet through a two-way solenoid valve (206), a heating element (207), and a water pump (208).

3. The refrigerator water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water tank (202) is provided with a water tank inlet and a water tank outlet (202a), and the filter element (203) is provided with two connection ports (203a), which are the filter element inlet and the filter element outlet, respectively.

4. The refrigerator water dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water tank outlet (202a) is connected to the filter element inlet, the filter element outlet is connected to one end of the connecting water pipe (204), and the other end of the connecting water pipe (204) is connected to the two-way solenoid valve (206) through pipes. The pipes are made of food-grade PE material.

5. The refrigerator water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The drinking water unit (200) also includes a drying module (205) disposed inside the housing (201) and a UV sterilization module disposed above the drying module (205).

6. The refrigerator water dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drinking water unit (200) also includes a shelf (209) set inside the box (201) for placing items. The drying module (205) adopts a hot air dryer, and its air outlet is set to face the shelf (209).

7. The refrigerator water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration area (301) is equipped with multiple detachable partitions (302) and storage baskets (304). An ice maker (305) is fixedly installed in the refrigeration area (301). An ice storage box (303) is also provided in the refrigeration area (301), and the ice storage box (303) is located below the ice maker (305).

8. The refrigerator water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thermal insulation structure includes a vacuum insulation panel.

9. The refrigerator water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: A flow meter is fixedly installed on the filter element (203), and a display control area is arranged on the front side of the upper door (101), which integrates function selection and status indication functions.

10. The refrigerator water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The equipment box is used to install the power supply and the control circuit for controlling the operation of the water dispenser (200) and the refrigerator (300).

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