Dual-purpose tee structure applied to water dispenser

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the technical field of three-way fittings, and discloses a dual-purpose three-way structure for water dispensers; it includes a rotating component and a water-passing component; the rotating component has a frustum; a first water inlet pipe and a connecting post are connected to the frustum; the front end of the first water inlet pipe has a first water inlet; the water-passing component has a post; a second water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe are connected to the outer wall of the post; the front end of the second water inlet pipe has a second water inlet, and the front end of the water outlet pipe has a water outlet; the post has an inner cavity, and the second water inlet pipe, the inner cavity, and the water outlet pipe are connected; the connecting post is inserted and installed in the inner cavity; the connecting post has a transverse groove. This dual-purpose three-way structure can simultaneously connect to a water tank source and an external water source, allowing the water source to switch between the first and second water inlet pipes, making it very convenient and practical.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of three-way fitting structure, and relates to a dual-purpose three-way structure for use in water dispensers. Background Technology

[0002] Many current water dispensers typically have a water tank to store water and a water outlet pipe for dispensing water. Some water dispensing or boiling devices connect to an external water tank, drawing water from the tank and then dispensing it through the outlet pipe. Therefore, current water dispensers or boiling devices have relatively simple functions, either having a water tank or connecting to an external water source. The main reason is that the current design of the water outlet and water inlet pipes is unidirectional, and the water circuits for these two functions are not integrated into a single structure, which urgently needs improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a dual-purpose three-way structure with an ingenious structural design that can simultaneously connect a water tank source and an external water source.

[0004] The above objective is achieved through the following technical solution: a dual-purpose three-way structure for water dispensers, comprising a rotating component and a water-passing component; the rotating component is provided with a frustum; a first water inlet pipe and a connecting column are connected to the frustum; the front end of the first water inlet pipe is provided with a first water inlet; the water-passing component is provided with a column base; a second water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe are connected to the outer wall of the column base; the front end of the second water inlet pipe is provided with a second water inlet, and the front end of the water outlet pipe is provided with a water outlet; the column base is provided with an inner cavity, and the second water inlet pipe, the inner cavity, and the water outlet pipe are connected; the connecting column is inserted and installed in the inner cavity; the connecting column is provided with a transverse groove;

[0005] The connecting column has a notch on the side opposite to the transverse groove, and the connecting column above the notch is hollow; the first water inlet pipe, the frustum, the connecting column and the notch are connected; the rotating component rotates relative to the water passage component.

[0006] Furthermore, on the circular platform, the connecting column extends downward from the axial direction of the platform; the first water inlet pipe extends outward from the side wall of the platform.

[0007] Furthermore, in the inner cavity, a second inner interface is provided at the connection between the second water inlet pipe and the column, and a third inner interface is provided at the connection between the water outlet pipe and the column; after the connecting column is inserted into the inner cavity, the second inner interface and the third inner interface are directly opposite the transverse groove.

[0008] Furthermore, after rotating the rotating component, the notch corresponds to the third inner interface; and the transverse groove is away from the second inner interface and the third inner interface.

[0009] Furthermore, the upper end of the inner cavity is provided with an inner sliding groove, and an outer rib is provided above the connecting column; the outer rib rotates along the inner sliding groove.

[0010] Furthermore, a limiting stop is provided on the side wall of the truncated cone; the rotating component can rotate relative to the water-passing component within a range of 0-90 degrees.

[0011] This utility model features a dual-purpose three-way structure, comprising a rotating component and a water-passing component. The rotating component has a first water inlet pipe, and the water-passing component has a second water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe. Therefore, water can either enter through the first water inlet pipe and exit through the water outlet pipe, or enter through the second water inlet pipe and exit through the water outlet pipe. In this utility model, the connecting column of the rotating component has a transverse groove and a notch groove, which are located in different directions. In use, simply rotating the rotating component allows the water source to be switched between the first and second water inlet pipes, making it very convenient and practical. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This diagram shows a schematic representation of the dual-purpose three-way structure of this utility model applied to a water dispenser;

[0013] Figure 2 This shows a first-view burst structure schematic diagram of the dual-purpose three-way structure of this utility model applied to a water dispenser;

[0014] Figure 3 This diagram shows a second visual explosion structure schematic of the dual-purpose three-way structure of this utility model applied to a water dispenser;

[0015] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the water-passing component of this utility model is shown;

[0016] Figure 5 The diagram shows an application scenario of the dual-purpose three-way structure of this utility model in a water dispenser. Detailed Implementation

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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.

[0018] 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.

[0019] like Figures 1 to 4 The diagram shows a schematic of the dual-purpose three-way structure of this utility model applied to a water dispenser. The dual-purpose three-way structure of this utility model for a water dispenser includes a rotating component 1 and a water-passing component 2. The rotating component 1 has a frustum 12. A first inlet pipe 11 and a connecting post 13 are connected to the frustum 12. The front end of the first inlet pipe 11 has a first inlet 111. The water-passing component 2 has a column 23. A second inlet pipe 21 and an outlet pipe 22 are connected to the outer wall of the column 23. The front end of the second inlet pipe 21 has a second inlet 211, and the front end of the outlet pipe 22 has an outlet 221. The column 23 has an inner cavity 24, and the second inlet pipe 21, the inner cavity 24, and the outlet pipe 22 are connected. The connecting post 13 is inserted into the inner cavity 24. The connecting post 13 has a transverse groove 131.

[0020] On the connecting column 13, a notch 132 is provided on the side opposite to the transverse groove 131, and the connecting column 13 above the notch 132 is hollow; the first water inlet pipe 11, the frustum 12, the connecting column 13 and the notch 132 are connected; the rotating component 1 rotates relative to the water passage component 2.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting column 13 extends downward from the axial direction of the frustum 12; the first water inlet pipe 11 extends outward from the side wall of the frustum 12.

[0022] In this invention, a second inner interface 201 is provided at the connection between the second inlet pipe 21 and the column 23 in the inner cavity 24, and a third inner interface 202 is provided at the connection between the outlet pipe 22 and the column 23. After the connecting column 13 is inserted into the inner cavity 24, the second inner interface 201 and the third inner interface 202 are directly opposite the transverse groove 131. Therefore, water enters from the second inlet pipe, flows to the transverse groove 131, and then flows out from the outlet pipe, forming a water flow channel. At this time, the second inlet pipe, the transverse groove, and the outlet pipe are connected. However, due to the blockage at the lower end of the connecting column, the first inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are blocked and not connected.

[0023] After rotating the rotating component 1, the notch 132 corresponds to the third inner interface 202; and the transverse groove 131 is away from the second inner interface 201 and the third inner interface 202. At this time, water enters from the first inlet pipe, flows into the interior of the frustum 12, then flows from the frustum 12 into the hollow of the connecting column, and flows from the notch into the inner cavity, and then flows out from the third inner interface 202 into the outlet pipe. However, due to the blockage at the lower end of the connecting column after rotation, the second inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are blocked and not connected.

[0024] To facilitate rotation, an inner groove 25 is provided at the upper end of the inner cavity 24, and an outer rib 133 is provided above the connecting column 13; the outer rib 133 rotates along the inner groove 25.

[0025] To facilitate positioning and operation, a limiting stop bar 121 is also provided on the side wall of the frustum 12; the rotating component 1 rotates relative to the water-passing component 2 within the range of 0-90 degrees.

[0026] Working principle:

[0027] like Figure 5 The diagram shown illustrates an application scenario of the dual-purpose three-way structure of this utility model in a water dispenser; the dual-purpose three-way structure of this utility model can be installed in a water dispenser; as shown... Figure 5 The water dispenser is equipped with a concealed compartment in which the first water inlet pipe 11 is housed, making the water dispenser aesthetically pleasing and unobtrusive. Figure 5 At the designated angle, the second water inlet 211 is connected to the water tank; water from the tank enters through the second water inlet 211, flows sequentially into the second water inlet pipe 21, passes through the transverse groove 131, flows to the third inner interface 202, and then flows out from the water outlet pipe 22. Therefore, at this time, the water dispenser draws water from the water tank.

[0028] After rotating the first water inlet pipe 11, the first water inlet pipe 11 rotates outward, for example, by 90 degrees, connecting the first water inlet 111 to an external water source. The external water source flows from the first water inlet pipe into the interior of the frustum 12, then from the frustum 12 into the hollow of the connecting column, and from the notch into the inner cavity, and then out through the third inner interface 202 into the water outlet pipe. Therefore, at this time, the water dispenser draws water from the outside. When water needs to be drawn from the water tank, the first water inlet pipe is rotated again, causing it to rotate into the concealed compartment of the water dispenser. For ease of control, during operation, the limiting stop can cooperate with the blocking components on the water dispenser, so that the first water pipe is either hidden in the concealed compartment or blocked after rotating 90 degrees; this facilitates the alignment of the horizontal groove or notch with the position of the water pipe.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., 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 dual-purpose three-way structure for use in water dispensers, comprising a rotating component (1) and a water-passing component (2); characterized in that, The rotating component (1) is provided with a frustum (12); a first water inlet pipe (11) and a connecting column (13) are connected to the frustum (12); the front end of the first water inlet pipe (11) is provided with a first water inlet (111); the water-passing component (2) is provided with a column base (23); a second water inlet pipe (21) and a water outlet pipe (22) are connected to the outer wall of the column base (23); the front end of the second water inlet pipe (21) is provided with a second water inlet (211), and the front end of the water outlet pipe (22) is provided with a water outlet (221); the column base (23) is provided with an inner cavity (24), and the second water inlet pipe (21), the inner cavity (24), and the water outlet pipe (22) are connected; the connecting column (13) is inserted and installed in the inner cavity (24); the connecting column (13) is provided with a transverse groove (131); On the connecting column (13), a notch (132) is provided on the side opposite to the transverse groove (131), and the connecting column (13) above the notch (132) is hollow; the first water inlet pipe (11), the frustum (12), the connecting column (13) and the notch (132) are connected; the rotating part (1) rotates relative to the water passage part (2).

2. The dual-purpose three-way structure for use in water dispensers according to claim 1, characterized in that, On the frustum (12), the connecting column (13) extends downward from the axial direction of the frustum (12); the first water inlet pipe (11) extends outward from the side wall of the frustum (12).

3. A dual-purpose three-way structure for use in a water dispenser according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, In the inner cavity (24), a second inner interface (201) is provided at the connection between the second water inlet pipe (21) and the column (23), and a third inner interface (202) is provided at the connection between the water outlet pipe (22) and the column (23); after the connecting column (13) is inserted into the inner cavity (24), the second inner interface (201) and the third inner interface (202) are directly facing the transverse groove (131).

4. The dual-purpose three-way structure for use in water dispensers according to claim 3, characterized in that, After rotating the rotating component (1), the notch (132) corresponds to the third inner interface (202); and the transverse groove (131) is away from the second inner interface (201) and the third inner interface (202).

5. The dual-purpose three-way structure for use in water dispensers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the inner cavity (24) is provided with an inner sliding groove (25), and an outer rib (133) is provided above the connecting column (13); the outer rib (133) rotates along the inner sliding groove (25).

6. The dual-purpose three-way structure for use in a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the truncated cone (12) is also provided with a limiting stop (121); the rotating part (1) rotates relative to the water-passing part (2) within the range of 0-90 degrees.

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