A water storage container and a water treatment device for use in a water treatment apparatus

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of water treatment technology and provides a water storage container for a water treatment device. The water storage container includes a container body with a water cavity formed inside the container body for loading water. The container body has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is located at or near the upper end of the container body, and the outlet is located at or near the lower end of the container body. The container body has multiple layers of partitions from top to bottom, each partition having a water flow channel, or a water flow channel is formed between the partition and the inner wall of the container body. The projections of the water flow channels corresponding to two adjacent partitions in the vertical direction do not overlap, thus forming a tortuous flow channel in the water cavity. The water storage container and water treatment device provided by this utility model, with partitions inside the container body, obstruct the straight path of newly input water from the inlet to the water near the outlet, avoiding disturbance of the water in the water cavity and making the temperature of the water output from the outlet more stable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of water treatment technology, and in particular relates to a water storage container and a water treatment device for use in water treatment equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, water purifiers have become increasingly common in people's lives. They are used to filter impurities and improve water quality. As the use of water purifiers becomes more widespread, the demand for them is also growing. Depending on different consumer drinking habits, water purifiers are often equipped with both cold and hot water functions. Cold water with a refreshing taste is also becoming a new drinking preference. To ensure that the cold water output function of a water purifier meets user requirements, it is necessary not only to ensure the purifier's ability to cool quickly, but also to ensure that the temperature of the cooled water remains stable, so that when users need cold water, the purifier can consistently output the expected, stable temperature of the cold water.

[0003] Therefore, further innovation is needed in the cold water module of the water purifier to ensure that the temperature of the cold water flow is more stable when the user uses the cold water module to dispense cold water. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome at least one of the shortcomings of the prior art and to provide a water storage container and a water treatment device for a water treatment apparatus.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is:

[0006] In a first aspect, a water storage container for a water treatment device is provided, comprising a container body, wherein a water cavity for loading water is formed inside the container body, the container body has an inlet and an outlet, the inlet is located at or near the upper end of the container body, and the outlet is located at or near the lower end of the container body; the container body has multiple partitions from top to bottom inside, the partitions having water flow channels, or a water flow channel is formed between the partitions and the inner wall of the container body; the projections of the water flow channels corresponding to two adjacent partitions in the vertical direction do not coincide, so that a tortuous flow channel is formed in the water cavity.

[0007] In some embodiments, in two adjacent partitions, the water flow channel corresponding to one partition is close to one side of the container body, and the water flow channel corresponding to the other partition is close to the opposite side of the container body, and the flow channel is meandering.

[0008] In some embodiments, one side of the partition is spaced from the inner wall of the container body to form the water flow channel.

[0009] In some embodiments, the partition is provided with water passage holes to form the water flow channel.

[0010] In some embodiments, a flow-damping plate is provided inside the container body, the flow-damping plate is located below the water inlet, and the flow-damping plate is provided with flow-damping holes evenly distributed.

[0011] In some embodiments, the water flow channel closest to the lower end of the container body is disposed away from the outlet on the corresponding partition.

[0012] In some embodiments, an external support column is vertically provided on the outer wall of the container body.

[0013] In some embodiments, the upper and lower sides of the partition are provided with internal support columns.

[0014] In some embodiments, the container body is provided with a refrigeration device, which is disposed on the outer side wall or the outer bottom wall of the container body.

[0015] Secondly, a water treatment device is also provided, including a water treatment host and a water storage container as described in the first aspect. The water storage container is installed on the water treatment host, and a support member is provided on the side of the water treatment host facing the water storage container. A filter element is provided above the support member, and the support member is located above the water storage container.

[0016] The water treatment unit has a water outlet path, which is connected to the water outlet.

[0017] The water storage container and water treatment device provided by this utility model have the following advantages:

[0018] The container body is equipped with multiple baffles to block the path of newly input water from the inlet to the water near the outlet, thereby reducing its impact on the water near the outlet in the water chamber and preventing the newly input water from disturbing the water in the lower part of the water chamber, thus making the water temperature output from the outlet more stable. Attached Figure Description

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

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front cross-sectional view of the water storage container provided in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2This is a top cross-sectional view of the container body provided in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a top cross-sectional view of the container body provided in the second embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a top sectional view of the container body provided in the third embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a front cross-sectional view of the water storage container provided in the fourth embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a front cross-sectional view of the water storage container provided in the fifth embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the water treatment device provided in the sixth embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] 1. Container body; 10. Water chamber; 101. Inlet; 102. Outlet; 2. Baffle; 21. Water inlet; 22. Water passage hole; 23. Flow buffer; 31. External support column; 32. Internal support column; 4. Refrigeration equipment; 100. Water storage container; 110. Water treatment device; 111. Water treatment main unit; 112. Filter element; 113. Support component. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages 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.

[0029] It should be noted that the terms "setup" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to direct setup or connection, or indirect setup or connection through centered components or centered structures.

[0030] Furthermore, in embodiments of this utility model, terms such as "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer" are used to indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or in a conventional placement or usage state. These terms are merely for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the structure, feature, device, or element referred to must have a specific orientation or positional relationship, nor that it must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0031] The various specific technical features and embodiments described in the detailed embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different implementation methods can be formed by combining different specific technical features / embodiments. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the various specific technical features / embodiments in this utility model will not be described separately.

[0032] In existing technologies, water purifiers typically have a cooling module equipped with a cold water tank to store prepared chilled water for users. After a user takes water, the cold water tank replenishes the required amount and immediately cools it to supplement the chilled water production. During this process, the addition of new water to the cold water tank can be concentrated and fast, disturbing the existing chilled water in the tank. This results in a chaotic temperature distribution in the newly mixed chilled water, making it difficult to promptly output stable chilled water. To address these issues:

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention provides a water storage container 100 for a water treatment device 110, comprising a container body 1, wherein a water cavity 10 for loading water is formed inside the container body 1, the container body 1 having an inlet 101 and an outlet 102, the inlet 101 being disposed at or near the upper end of the container body 1, and the outlet 102 being disposed at or near the lower end of the container body; the container body 1 having multiple layers of partitions 2 from top to bottom inside, the partitions 2 having water flow channels, or the partitions 2 forming a water flow channel between the inner wall of the container body 1; the projections of the water flow channels corresponding to two adjacent partitions 2 in the vertical direction do not coincide, so that a tortuous flow channel is formed in the water cavity 10.

[0034] In practical applications, the water cavity 10 formed by the container body 1 can be used to store cold water, the inlet 101 is used to supply external water to the water cavity 10, and the outlet 102 is used to discharge water from the water cavity 10. For example, the inlet 101 is used to supply purified water from a water purifier. When the liquid level in the water cavity 10 drops to a set range, the inlet 101 can replenish the water in the water cavity 10, for example, by supplying room temperature water to the water cavity 10.

[0035] When room temperature water is introduced into the water chamber 10 storing cold water, the room temperature water may disturb the water in the water chamber 10 and cause a chaotic temperature distribution within the water in the water chamber 10, which may make it difficult for the outlet 102 to output water with a stable temperature. In order to maintain a stable temperature distribution of the water near the outlet 102 in the water chamber 10 after room temperature water is introduced, the container body 1 has multiple layers of partitions 2 from top to bottom inside. Each partition 2 corresponds to a water flow channel, which connects the two sides of the partition 2. Since the projections of the water flow channels corresponding to two adjacent partitions 2 in the vertical direction do not coincide, the multiple layers of partitions 2 and the inner wall of the container body 1 can form a tortuous flow channel. The inlet 101 can be located at or near the upper end of the container body 1, thus being upstream of the flow channel formed by the multi-layer partitions 2 and the inner wall of the container body 1. Water entering through the inlet 101 can flow through the flow channel formed by the multi-layer partitions 2 and the inner wall of the container body 1 to the bottom of the container body 1. The outlet 102 can be located at or near the lower end of the container body 1, so that the outlet 102 is downstream of the flow channel formed by the multi-layer partitions 2 and the inner wall of the container body 1 inside the container body 1. Water entering the water chamber 10 from the inlet 101 can flow to the water body near the outlet 102 after passing through the multi-layer partitions 2, allowing the outlet 102 to discharge water to the outside.

[0036] When water enters the water chamber 10 through the inlet 101, the multi-layered baffles 2 obstruct the path of the newly introduced water from flowing straight from the inlet 101 to the water near the outlet 102. Therefore, as the newly introduced water flows downwards, the baffles 2 reduce its impact on the water below the water chamber 10, preventing disturbance. When the newly introduced water passes through the flow channels corresponding to each layer of baffles 2, since adjacent flow channels do not overlap vertically, the downward flow is obstructed to a certain extent by the baffles 2, gradually reducing the impact of the downward flow and minimizing disturbance to the overall water body between the baffles 2 during the replenishment process. Downstream of the flow channel formed by the multi-layered baffles 2, the water near the outlet 102 experiences less disturbance from the newly introduced water during the replenishment process, and its temperature distribution is more stable, thus facilitating the output of cold water with a stable temperature from the outlet 102.

[0037] In practical applications, the water cavity 10 can store a certain amount of water, with the water level higher than the partition 2 closest to the upper end of the container body 1, so that the partitions 2 are filled with water. For this purpose, a water level control device can be provided to control the water level in the water cavity 10 to be kept higher than the partition 2 closest to the upper end of the container body 1.

[0038] In some practical applications, the inlet 101 is located at the upper end of the container body 1. Thus, when the water storage container 100 is installed in the water purifier, the container body 1 is positioned at the lower end of the water purifier. The inlet 101 at the upper end of the container body 1 facilitates the receipt of water flowing down from the upper end of the water purifier. For example, when water filtered by the filter cartridge located at the upper end of the water purifier flows into the container body 1 from above, it can flow into the water chamber 10 through the inlet 101. This allows the water storage container 100 to be installed in the water purifier with a more rational layout, making it easier to install the filter cartridge at the upper end of the water purifier (for example, since the upper end of the water purifier is usually easily accessible for manual operation, the filter cartridge structure is located at the upper end of the water purifier to facilitate filter cartridge replacement).

[0039] In some embodiments, among two adjacent partitions 2, the water flow channel corresponding to one partition 2 is close to one side of the container body 1, and the water flow channel corresponding to the other partition 2 is close to the opposite side of the container body 1, and the flow channel is meandering.

[0040] Please see Figure 1 In this embodiment, to ensure that the water is slowed down when flowing through the multi-layer partitions 2, the water flow channel corresponding to each partition 2 is located either on the left side or the right side of the container body 1. Between adjacent partitions 2, the water flowing down from the upper partition 2 flows from left to right or from right to left on the lower partition 2 before continuing to flow downwards. This ensures that newly introduced water cannot flow downwards directly when replenishing water.

[0041] In some embodiments, one side of the partition 2 is spaced from the inner wall of the container body 1 to form the water flow channel.

[0042] Please see Figure 1 In this embodiment, the internal cross-section of the container body 1 is approximately rectangular, and the partition 2 is also approximately rectangular. Three sides of the partition 2 abut against the inner wall of the container body 1, and one side forms a water inlet 21 with the inner wall of the container body 1, thus forming a water flow channel. Between adjacent partitions 2, adjacent water inlets 21 are respectively close to the opposite sides of the side wall of the container body 1, so that the water on the upper partition 2 can flow through the water inlet 21 corresponding to that partition 2 and flow downwards, but will be blocked by the adjacent partition 2, making it difficult to flow downwards directly.

[0043] Alternatively, please see Figure 3As a second embodiment, in this embodiment, the partition 2 has a notch at the edge, and the notch is formed by the partition 2 and the inner wall of the container body 1 when the partition 2 is set on the inner wall of the container body 1 to form a water inlet 21.

[0044] Alternatively, please see Figure 4 In the third embodiment, the partition 2 is provided with water passage holes 22 to form the water flow channel. Moreover, in two adjacent partitions 2, the water passage holes 22 on different partitions 2 can be distributed close to the opposite sides of the side wall of the container body 1, so that the water on the upper partition 2 can flow through the water passage hole 22 corresponding to the partition 2 and flow downwards, but will be blocked by the adjacent lower partition 2, making it difficult to flow downwards directly.

[0045] Thus, the internal structure of container body 1 is simple.

[0046] In some embodiments, a flow-slowing plate 23 is provided inside the container body 1. The flow-slowing plate 23 is located below the water inlet 101, and flow-slowing holes are uniformly opened on the flow-slowing plate 23.

[0047] In practical applications, since the inlet 101 is located at or near the top of the container body 1, the water entering the water cavity 10 from the inlet 101 may carry a certain amount of gravitational potential energy when flowing into the water cavity 10. As a result, when the newly entered water flows into the container body 1 through the first partition 2 from top to bottom, the water flow will have a certain impact force. In order to reduce the impact force of the water entering the water cavity 10 from the inlet 101, a flow-damping plate 23 is provided between the inlet 101 and the partition 2 closest to the top of the container body 1. The flow-damping plate 23 has evenly distributed flow-damping holes connecting both sides of the flow-damping plate 23. Before the newly entered water from the water cavity 10 falls onto the partition 2 closest to the top of the container body 1, or onto the water on the partition 2, the water flow can be dispersed to each flow-damping hole, so that the water flow can flow down through the flow-damping holes, avoiding the water flow from concentrating and having a strong impact force when the newly entered water flows into the water cavity 10.

[0048] Please see Figure 5 As a fourth embodiment, in this embodiment, the flow-damping plate 23 is disposed between the water inlet 101 and the partition plate 2 closest to the upper end of the container body 1.

[0049] In some embodiments, the water flow channel closest to the lower end of the container body 1 is disposed on the corresponding partition 2 away from the outlet 102.

[0050] In order to make the temperature change of the water near the outlet 102 more gradual when the water between the partitions 2 flows into the water body near the outlet 102 and flows out of the outlet 102, the water flow channel closest to the lower end of the container body 1 can be set away from the outlet 102 on the corresponding partition 2. In this way, the water flow has a longer flow channel at the bottom of the container body 1, and can exchange heat more fully with the water body near the outlet 102 when it flows to the outlet 102.

[0051] Please see Figure 6 As a fifth embodiment, in this embodiment, an external support column 31 is vertically provided on the outer wall of the container body 1. When the water storage container 100 is installed on the water treatment device 110, and a structure such as a filter element is provided above the container body 1, the external support column 31 of the container body 1 can support it and prevent the container body 1 from being damaged by pressure.

[0052] In some embodiments, inner support columns 32 are provided on the upper and lower sides of the partition 2.

[0053] An inner support column 32 is provided between the partitions 2. The uppermost partition 2 is provided with an inner support column 32 that abuts against the inner wall of the container body 1, and the lowermost partition 2 is provided with an inner support column 32 that abuts against the inner wall of the container body 1.

[0054] Please see Figure 6 As a fifth embodiment, in this embodiment, the inner support column 32 abuts against the inner bottom wall of the container body 1, the upper and lower sides of each partition 2 and the upper bottom wall of the container body 1, forming a continuous support structure inside the container body 1, so that the load-bearing capacity of the container body 1 is better.

[0055] It is understandable that the inner support column 32 may be provided with grooves at the points where it abuts against each partition 2 and the inner wall of the container body 1, so as to facilitate the fixing of the inner support column 32.

[0056] It is understandable that multiple internal support columns 32 can be provided between the partitions 2 in the vertical direction, and multiple internal support columns 32 can be provided between the partitions 2 and the inner wall of the container body 1.

[0057] In some embodiments, the container body 1 is provided with a refrigeration device 4, which is disposed on the outer side wall or the outer bottom wall of the container body 1 and is located close to the water outlet 102. The refrigeration device 4 is used to cool the water in the water cavity 10 inside the container body 1.

[0058] Please see Figure 1 In this embodiment, the refrigeration device 4 is disposed on the outer side wall of the container body 1 and close to the water outlet 102.

[0059] Secondly, this utility model also provides a water treatment device 110, including a water treatment host 111 and a water storage container 100 as described in the first aspect. The water storage container 100 is installed on the water treatment host 111. The water treatment host 111 has a support member 113 on the side facing the water storage container 100. A filter element 112 is provided above the support member 113, and the support member 113 is located above the water storage container 100. The water treatment host 111 has a water outlet path, which is connected to the water outlet 102.

[0060] Please see Figure 7 In this sixth embodiment, the water filtered by the filter element 112 flows downward into the water storage container 100, and after passing through the flow channel formed by the partitions 2 and the inner wall of the container body 1, it exits from the outlet 102 into the water outlet path of the water treatment host 111, and is then output to the outside. The support member 113 provided on the water treatment host 111 supports the filter element 112 above the water storage container 100, reducing the load on the water storage container 100.

[0061] It is understood that the support 113 may have a water passage and be connected to the water inlet 101, and the water purified by the filter element 112 flows into the water storage container 100 through the support 113.

[0062] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water storage container for a water treatment device, characterized in that, The container includes a main body with a water cavity formed inside for loading water. The main body has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is located at or near the upper end of the main body, and the outlet is located at or near the lower end. The main body has multiple partitions from top to bottom. The partitions have water flow channels, or a water flow channel is formed between the partitions and the inner wall of the main body. The projections of the water flow channels corresponding to two adjacent partitions in the vertical direction do not coincide, so that a tortuous flow channel is formed in the water cavity.

2. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In two adjacent partitions, the water flow channel of one partition is close to one side of the container body, and the water flow channel of the other partition is close to the opposite side of the container body, and the flow channel is meandering.

3. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, One side of the partition is spaced from the inner wall of the container body to form the water flow channel.

4. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The partition has water passage holes to form the water flow channel.

5. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A flow-slowing plate is provided inside the container body, and the flow-slowing plate is located below the water inlet. Flow-slowing holes are evenly distributed on the flow-slowing plate.

6. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water flow channel closest to the lower end of the container body is located on the corresponding partition plate away from the water outlet.

7. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The outer wall of the container body is vertically provided with external support columns.

8. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The upper and lower sides of the partition are provided with internal support columns.

9. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The container body is provided with a refrigeration device, which is located on the outer side wall or the outer bottom wall of the container body.

10. A water treatment device, characterized in that, The device includes a water treatment unit and a water storage container as described in any one of claims 1-9. The water storage container is installed on the water treatment unit, and a support member is provided on the side of the water treatment unit facing the water storage container. A filter element is provided above the support member, and the support member is located above the water storage container. The water treatment unit has a water outlet path, which is connected to the water outlet.

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