A mineral water treatment device and a water dispenser for adjusting the proportion of specific ions in drinking water

Abstract

The application provides a mineralized water treatment device and a drinking water machine for adjusting the proportion of specific ions in drinking water. The device comprises a water inlet for introducing purified water; an electromagnetic valve arranged behind the water inlet for controlling the opening and closing of the water inlet; a first sensor and a second sensor arranged behind the water inlet for detecting the concentrations of first ions and second ions in the purified water; a flow regulating valve for dynamically adjusting the flow proportion of the purified water entering first mineralized filter cartridges and second mineralized filter cartridges according to the concentrations of the first ions and the second ions; first mineralized water tanks, second mineralized water tanks and mixed water tanks, the first mineralized filter cartridges being arranged on the top of the first mineralized water tanks, and the second mineralized filter cartridges being arranged on the top of the second mineralized water tanks; a water pump arranged at the bottom of the mixed water tanks and connected with a mineralized water outlet. According to the technical scheme, the ion proportion of the outlet water can be ensured to be stable within a target range.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of mineralized water technology, specifically to a mineralized water treatment device and water dispenser for adjusting the proportion of specific ions in drinking water. Background Technology

[0002] According to the article "A Discussion on the Appropriate Retention Levels of Calcium, Magnesium and Related Indicators in Drinking Water of Chinese Residents" published in the journal *Water Supply and Drainage*, Volume 53, Issue 10, 2017, the mineral composition of drinking water has an important impact on human health, among which calcium (Ca) is particularly important. 2+ ) and magnesium (Mg 2+ As an essential element for the human body, calcium not only participates in physiological functions such as bone formation, nerve conduction, and muscle contraction, but its concentration ratio is also closely related to the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and kidney stones. An appropriate calcium-magnesium ratio can reduce health risks through mechanisms such as regulating electrolyte balance and inhibiting the formation of calcium oxalate crystals. An excessively high calcium-magnesium ratio is significantly positively correlated with the local incidence of kidney stones and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

[0003] Referring to the article "Biomarkers of Zinc and Copper Status and Heart Failure: A Meta-analysis" published in *ESC Heart Failure*, numerous epidemiological studies have shown that heart failure patients have lower serum zinc concentrations and higher copper concentrations. A low zinc-copper ratio, indicating very low zinc levels and elevated copper levels, may be a contributing factor to many diseases, such as schizophrenia, hypertension, autism, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, headaches, ADHD in children, depression, insomnia, aging, and premenstrual syndrome. Currently, most municipal water supply systems prioritize safety and disinfection, lacking the ability to control and regulate mineral concentrations and ratios, leading to a long-term risk of "hidden nutritional imbalances" for residents. Existing mineralization technologies mostly focus on supplementing single ions or increasing total amounts, making it difficult to achieve dynamic balance in proportions and susceptible to fluctuations in raw water quality.

[0004] Therefore, a technological solution is needed that can adapt to different water qualities, precisely control the ion ratio, and provide stable output for mineralized water treatment technology and equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application aims to provide a mineralized water treatment device and water dispenser for adjusting the specific ion ratio in drinking water, which can adjust the mineral ratio of purified water with different mineral concentrations and ratios to achieve a stable mineral ratio, so that the mineralized water ion concentration ratio is within the target range.

[0006] According to one aspect of this application, a mineralized water treatment device for adjusting the proportion of specific ions in drinking water is provided. The mineralized water treatment device includes an inlet, a solenoid valve, a first sensor and a third sensor for detecting a first ion concentration, a second sensor and a fourth sensor for detecting a second ion concentration, a flow regulating valve, a first mineralized filter element, a second mineralized filter element, a first mineralized water tank, a second mineralized water tank, a mixing tank, a mineralized water outlet, and a control module, wherein:

[0007] The water inlet is used to introduce purified water;

[0008] The solenoid valve is located after the water inlet and is used to control the opening and closing of the water inlet;

[0009] The first sensor and the second sensor are installed after the water inlet to detect the concentration of the first ion and the second ion in the purified water;

[0010] The flow regulating valve is located at the rear end of the first sensor and the second sensor, and is connected to the inlet of the first mineralization filter element and the inlet of the second mineralization filter element respectively. The inlet of the first mineralization filter element guides water flow to the first mineralization filter element, and the inlet of the second mineralization filter element guides water flow to the second mineralization filter element.

[0011] The first mineralized water tank is equipped with the first mineralized filter element and the third sensor, and buffers the first mineralized water output from the first mineralized filter element;

[0012] The second mineralized water tank is equipped with the second mineralized filter element and the fourth sensor, and buffers the second mineralized water output from the second mineralized filter element;

[0013] The mixing tank receives and mixes the first mineralized water from the first mineralized water tank and the second mineralized water from the second mineralized water tank to obtain mixed mineralized water, which flows out from the mineralized water outlet.

[0014] According to some embodiments, the first mineralized water tank, the second mineralized water tank, and the mixing water tank each include a tank shell, a first partition, and a second partition, wherein:

[0015] The space enclosed by the water tank shell is divided by the first partition and the second partition into the first mineralized water tank, the second mineralized water tank, and the mixing water tank located between the first mineralized water tank and the second mineralized water tank. The first mineralized filter element is disposed on the top of the first mineralized water tank, and the second mineralized filter element is disposed on the top of the second mineralized water tank.

[0016] The height of the first partition and the second partition is less than the height of the water tank. When the water level in the first mineralized water tank is higher than the first partition, the first mineralized water overflows from the first partition and flows into the mixing water tank. When the water level in the second mineralized water tank is higher than the second partition, the second mineralized water overflows from the second partition and flows into the mixing water tank.

[0017] According to some embodiments, it also includes a first water level float switch and a second water level float switch, wherein:

[0018] The first water level float switch and the second water level float switch are installed in the mixing tank and are used to monitor the first liquid level and the second liquid level in the tank, respectively.

[0019] The first water level float switch is positioned above the second water level float switch.

[0020] According to some embodiments, a water pump is also included, which is disposed at the bottom of the mixing tank and connected to the mineralized water outlet for discharging mineralized drinking water.

[0021] According to some embodiments, a control module is also included, which is connected to the solenoid valve and the flow regulating valve.

[0022] According to another aspect of this application, a water dispenser is provided, comprising the mineralized water treatment device of any of the preceding claims.

[0023] According to the embodiments of this application, the device of this application introduces purified water through an inlet, detects the concentration of two key ions in the purified water through a first sensor and a second sensor, stores the water treated by the first mineralization filter in a first mineralization tank, stores the water treated by the second mineralization filter in a second mineralization tank, detects the concentration of two key ions in the purified water through a third sensor and a fourth sensor, and mixes the mineralized water in a mixing tank.

[0024] According to some embodiments, the control module is connected to a solenoid valve and a flow regulating valve, and adjusts the flow ratio into the first and second mineralization filter cartridges based on the ion detection results to ensure that the ion ratio in the effluent remains stable within the target range. This application, through a mineralized water treatment device, can precisely control the ion ratio in the effluent, and is suitable for purified water inputs with different water qualities, mineral concentrations, and ratios, exhibiting good water quality adaptability and meeting the needs of healthy drinking water.

[0025] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

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

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a mineralized water treatment apparatus for adjusting the proportion of specific ions in drinking water, according to an example embodiment, is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, they are provided so that this application will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts, and therefore repeated descriptions of them will be omitted.

[0029] Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Numerous specific details are provided in the following description to give a thorough understanding of embodiments of this application. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the technical solutions of this application can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or other methods, components, apparatuses, steps, etc., can be employed. In other instances, well-known methods, apparatuses, implementations, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring various aspects of this application.

[0030] The block diagrams shown in the accompanying drawings are merely functional entities and do not necessarily correspond to physically independent entities. That is, these functional entities can be implemented in software, in one or more hardware modules or integrated circuits, or in different network and / or processor devices and / or microcontroller devices.

[0031] The flowcharts shown in the accompanying drawings are merely illustrative and do not necessarily include all content and operations / steps, nor do they necessarily have to be performed in the described order. For example, some operations / steps can be broken down, while others can be combined or partially combined; therefore, the actual execution order may change depending on the specific circumstances.

[0032] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used herein to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one component from another. Therefore, the first component discussed below may be referred to as the second component without departing from the teachings of this application. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes all combinations of any one and more of the associated listed items.

[0033] Those skilled in the art will understand that the accompanying drawings are merely schematic diagrams of exemplary embodiments, and the modules or processes in the drawings are not necessarily essential for implementing this application, and therefore cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0034] The mineral composition of drinking water has an important impact on human health, among which calcium (Ca) 2+ ) and magnesium (Mg 2+ As an essential element for the human body, calcium and magnesium not only participate in physiological functions such as bone formation, nerve conduction, and muscle contraction, but their concentration ratio is also closely related to the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and kidney stones. Numerous epidemiological studies have shown that an appropriate calcium-magnesium ratio can reduce health risks through mechanisms such as regulating electrolyte balance and inhibiting calcium oxalate crystal formation. An excessively high calcium-magnesium ratio is significantly positively correlated with the local incidence of kidney stones and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Currently, many studies also indicate that patients with heart failure have lower serum zinc concentrations and higher copper concentrations. A low zinc-copper ratio, meaning very low zinc levels and elevated copper levels, may be a contributing factor to many diseases, such as schizophrenia, hypertension, autism, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, headaches, ADHD in children, depression, insomnia, aging, and premenstrual syndrome. Currently, most municipal water supply systems focus on safe disinfection and lack the ability to control and regulate mineral concentrations and ratios, leading to a long-term risk of "hidden nutritional imbalance" for residents.

[0035] Existing mineralization technologies mostly focus on supplementing single ions or increasing total ion concentration, making it difficult to achieve dynamic balance in proportions and susceptible to fluctuations in raw water quality. Therefore, there is an urgent need to construct an ion concentration control system by combining intelligent control with mineralization materials to ensure the output of high-quality drinking water that meets the needs of a healthy life under different water source conditions, thereby providing long-term nutritional support for the population and reducing the burden of endemic diseases.

[0036] Therefore, this application proposes a mineralized water treatment device and water dispenser for adjusting the specific ion ratio in drinking water, which can adapt to different water qualities, accurately control the ion ratio and provide stable output mineralized water treatment technology and device to improve public health.

[0037] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrates exemplary embodiments of this application.

[0038] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a mineralized water treatment apparatus for adjusting the proportion of specific ions in drinking water, according to an example embodiment, is shown.

[0039] According to the example embodiment, see Figure 1The water dispenser includes a water inlet 1, a solenoid valve 2, a first sensor 12 and a third sensor 23 for first ions, a second sensor 18 and a fourth sensor 24 for second ions, a flow regulating valve 3, a first mineralization filter inlet 4, a second mineralization filter inlet 5, a water tank 6, a first mineralization filter 8, a second mineralization filter 14, a first partition 11, a second partition 17, a first mineralization filter water distributor 7, a first mineralization filter partition 9, a first mineralization water outlet 10, a second mineralization filter water distributor 13, a second mineralization filter partition 15, a second mineralization water outlet 16, a first water level float switch 19, a second water level float switch 20, a water pump 21, a first mineralization water tank 25, a second mineralization water tank 26, a mixing water tank 27, a mineralization water outlet 22, and a control module 30. The control module 30 is connected to the solenoid valve 2 and the flow regulating valve 3.

[0040] According to some embodiments, the water inlet 1 is used to introduce purified water, the solenoid valve 2 is disposed after the water inlet 1 and is used to control the opening and closing of the water inlet, and the first sensor 12 and the second sensor 18 are disposed after the water inlet and are used to detect the concentrations of the first ion and the second ion in the purified water, which are recorded as C1 and C2 respectively.

[0041] The flow regulating valve 3 is located at the rear end of the first sensor 12 and the second sensor 18, and is connected to the first mineralization filter inlet 4 and the second mineralization filter inlet 5, respectively. The first mineralization filter inlet 4 and the second mineralization filter inlet 5 guide water flow to the first mineralization filter 8 and the second mineralization filter 14, respectively. The flow regulating valve 3 dynamically adjusts the flow ratio of the first mineralization filter 8 and the second mineralization filter 14 according to the concentration of the first ions and the second ions. The first mineralization water tank 25 contains the first mineralization filter 8 and the third sensor 23, and buffers the first mineralized water output from the first mineralization filter 8. The second mineralization water tank 26 contains the second mineralization filter 14 and the fourth sensor 24, and buffers the second mineralized water output from the second mineralization filter 14. The mixing water tank 27 receives and mixes the first mineralization water from the first mineralization water tank 23 and the second mineralization water from the second mineralization water tank 26, thereby obtaining mixed mineralized water, which flows out from the mineralized water outlet 22.

[0042] According to the example embodiment, the water tank 6 is divided into a first mineralized water tank 25, a second mineralized water tank 26, and a mixing water tank 27 by a first partition 11 and a second partition 17. The height of the first partition 11 and the second partition 17 is less than the height of the water tank. The first mineralized filter element 8 is disposed on the top of the first mineralized water tank 25, and the second mineralized filter element 14 is disposed on the top of the second mineralized water tank 26. The height of the first partition 11 and the second partition 17 is less than the height of the water tank. When the water level in the first mineralized water tank 25 is higher than the first partition 11, the first mineralized water overflows from the first partition 11 and flows into the mixing water tank. When the water level in the second mineralized water tank 26 is higher than the second partition 17, the second mineralized water overflows from the second partition 17 and flows into the mixing water tank. Water flowing out of the first mineralization outlet 10 is stored in the first mineralization tank 25, and water flowing out of the second mineralization outlet 16 is stored in the second mineralization tank 26. A third sensor 23 is used to detect the concentration of a first ion in the first mineralization outlet, and a fourth sensor 24 is used to detect the concentration of a second ion in the second mineralization outlet. The concentration of the first ion in the first mineralization outlet is denoted as C3, and the concentration of the second ion in the second mineralization outlet is denoted as C4. The mineralization filter element is integrated with the water tank, reducing space requirements and shortening the waiting time for mineralized water preparation.

[0043] The first water level float switch 19 and the second water level float switch 20 are both installed in the mixing tank 27 to monitor the first liquid level and the second liquid level in the tank. The first water level float switch 19 is lower than the height of the first partition 11 and the second partition 17, and the first water level float switch 19 is installed above the second water level float switch 20.

[0044] A water pump 21 is installed at the bottom of the mixing tank 27 and is connected to the mineralized water outlet 22, which is used to output mineralized drinking water. The control module 30 monitors the water flow parameters in real time and controls the water flow rate to the first mineralized filter inlet 4 and the second mineralized filter inlet 5 by controlling the flow regulating valve 3, thereby controlling the ion concentration of the effluent.

[0045] According to some embodiments, the first mineralization filter element 8 includes a first mineralization filter element water distributor 7 and a first mineralization filter element baffle 9. The first mineralization filter element water distributor 7 is used to evenly distribute the water flow so that the water can fully contact the first ore and promote the dissolution of the first ions. The first mineralization filter element baffle 9 is used to block and fix the first ore and prevent the first ore from falling into the first mineralization water tank through the first mineralization outlet 10. The second mineralization filter element 14 includes a second mineralization filter element water distributor 13 and a second mineralization filter element baffle 15. The second mineralization filter element water distributor 13 is used to evenly distribute the water flow so that the water can fully contact the second ore and promote the dissolution of the second ions. The second mineralization filter element baffle 15 is used to block and fix the second ore and prevent the second ore from falling into the second mineralization water tank through the second mineralization outlet 16.

[0046] According to some embodiments, if the goal is to increase the calcium ion concentration through the first mineralization filter element, the first ore includes natural ores such as dolomite and limestone, as well as other synthetic calcium-containing additives. If the goal is to increase the magnesium ion concentration through the second mineralization filter element, the second ore includes magnesium-based ores, such as natural ores like basalt, gabbro, and olivine, as well as other synthetic magnesium-containing additives. The ores used in this application can be formulated as needed according to the mineralization requirements of the purified water, and there are no limitations on the type of ore or the additives it contains.

[0047] According to some embodiments, the water production process of the mineralized water treatment device for adjusting the specific ion ratio in drinking water is as follows: purified water is mineralized by passing through the first mineralization filter element 8 and the second mineralization filter element 14 respectively, and then enters the mixing tank 27 for mixing. When the user takes water, the water pump 21 starts to work. When the liquid level is higher than the first liquid level, the control module 30 controls the solenoid valve 2 to stop the water intake. When the liquid level is lower than the second liquid level, the control module 30 controls the solenoid valve 2 to open the water intake.

[0048] This embodiment can adjust the mineral ratio of purified water to be stable for different water qualities, mineral concentrations and ratios, so that the mineralized water ion concentration ratio is within the target range.

[0049] This device can adjust based on different water qualities. The first ion is calcium ions, and the second ion is magnesium ions. When the liquid level in the mixing tank is lower than the level of the second water level float switch, water replenishment is started. The concentration of calcium ions (C1) and magnesium ions (C2) in the inlet, the concentration of calcium ions (C3) in the first mineralized effluent, and the concentration of magnesium ions (C4) in the second mineralized effluent are monitored in real time.

[0050] According to some embodiments, the deviation of the target K value after water quality adjustment for purified water with different hardness is shown in Table 1.

[0051] Table 1 shows the deviation of the target K value after water quality adjustment for purified water with different hardness.

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[0054] According to the table results of this embodiment, when 'a' is between 0 and 1, the calcium-magnesium ratio of the purified water can be effectively adjusted to around 2.5, with a deviation of approximately ±0.3. When 'a' < 0, the water flows entirely to the magnesium mineralization filter element, resulting in a slightly higher deviation. When 'a' > 1, the water flows entirely to the calcium mineralization filter element, also resulting in a slightly higher deviation. This is mainly because the calcium-magnesium concentration in the purified water is high, leading to insufficient dissolution of magnesium ore during remineralization.

[0055] According to some embodiments, when the magnesium concentration in the purified water is stable, the difference in the target K value is measured under different calcium-magnesium ratios. The deviation of the adjusted target K value for different calcium-magnesium ratios under the condition of stable magnesium concentration in the purified water is shown in Table 2.

[0056] Table 2 shows the deviation of the target K value after adjustment for different calcium-magnesium ratios when the magnesium concentration in purified water is stable.

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[0059] According to the table results of this embodiment, when the magnesium concentration of C2 in the purified water is about 2Mg2+ / L and the calcium-magnesium ratio is 0.5, 5, and 10 respectively, when a is between 0 and 1, the calcium-magnesium ratio of the purified water can be effectively adjusted to around 2.5, with a deviation of about ±0.3.

[0060] According to some embodiments, when the calcium-magnesium ratio in the purified water is fixed, the difference in the target K value is measured under different calcium-magnesium concentrations. The deviation of the target K value after adjustment for different calcium-magnesium ratios with stable magnesium concentration in the purified water is shown in Table 3.

[0061] Table 3 shows the deviation of the target K value after adjustment for different calcium-magnesium ratios when the magnesium concentration in purified water is stable.

[0062]

[0063]

[0064] According to the table results of this embodiment, when the calcium-magnesium ratio of the purified water is 5, and the calcium and magnesium concentrations are different, and when a is between 0 and 1, the calcium-magnesium ratio of the purified water can be effectively adjusted to around 2.5, with a deviation of about ±0.3.

[0065] This embodiment of a mineralized water treatment device for adjusting the specific ion ratio in drinking water integrates a mineralization filter, a water tank, and a flow regulating valve into one unit. It fixes the total volume of mixed water in the tank, reducing the need for flow controllers and calculations of the mineralized water volume ratio. Compared to separate devices that require calculating water volume or flow rate to control the flow distribution ratio, which is more complex and results in fluctuating, non-quantitative mineralized water volume, this method is more efficient. Using the separate device as a control group, the deviation of the target K value is shown in Table 4, and the deviation of the target K value after adjustment in this embodiment is shown in Table 5.

[0066] Table 4. Deviation of the adjusted target K value in this embodiment.

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[0069] Table 5. Deviation of target K value after adjustment compared to the example.

[0070]

[0071] The integrated mineralized water treatment device provided in this application significantly improves the control accuracy and stability of specific ion ratios in mineralized water through an ion concentration feedback control mechanism using a constant-volume water tank and control module. Compared to traditional split-type devices that rely on water volume or flow rate measurements for control, this device has a more compact structure, simpler control logic, and more precise adjustment, with measured deviations controlled within ±0.1, making it more practical and valuable for widespread application. Furthermore, the integration of the mineralization filter cartridge with the water tank reduces space requirements and shortens the waiting time for mineralized water preparation.

[0072] This application achieves stable mineral ratios within the target range by real-time monitoring of key ion concentrations in purified water. Even with different water sources and varying mineral concentrations and ratios, the system consistently delivers purified water that meets healthy drinking water requirements. Breaking through the limitations of traditional fixed filter cartridges, it maintains stable ratios under fluctuating water quality conditions. It can be fully automatically and intelligently adjusted, making it suitable for unstable purified water quality and varying mineral release rates at different stages.

[0073] Ion sensors are installed at both the inlet and the mineralized water outlet to monitor the concentration of mineral ions in the mineralized water circuit in real time. When the user issues a water production command, the corresponding inlet solenoid valve and flow regulating valve are controlled in real time based on the data detected by the ion sensors. The mineralized water in the first and second mineralized water tanks is mixed and diluted in real time to finally obtain drinking water with a mineral ion concentration ratio that meets the user's settings.

[0074] Those skilled in the art will understand that the above-described device may include only the components necessary to implement the embodiments of this specification, and may not necessarily include all the components shown in the figures.

[0075] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that the technical solutions of this application can be implemented using software and / or hardware. In this specification, "unit" and "module" refer to software and / or hardware capable of independently performing or cooperating with other components to perform a specific function, where the hardware may be, for example, a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), integrated circuit, etc.

[0076] It should be noted that, for the sake of simplicity, the foregoing method embodiments are all described as a series of actions. However, those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the described order of actions, as some steps may be performed in other orders or simultaneously according to this application. Furthermore, those skilled in the art should also understand that the embodiments described in the specification are preferred embodiments, and the actions and modules involved are not necessarily essential to this application.

[0077] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0078] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some service interface; the indirect coupling or communication connection between apparatuses or units may be electrical or other forms.

[0079] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0080] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0081] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage device. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a memory and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods of the various embodiments of this application.

[0082] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0083] The exemplary embodiments of this application have been specifically shown and described above. It should be understood that this application is not limited to the detailed structures, arrangements, or implementation methods described herein; rather, this application is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements contained within the spirit and scope of the appended provisions.

Claims

1. A mineral water treatment device for adjusting the ion ratio in drinking water, characterized in that, The mineralized water treatment device includes an inlet, a solenoid valve, a first sensor and a third sensor for detecting the concentration of a first ion, a second sensor and a fourth sensor for detecting the concentration of a second ion, a flow regulating valve, a first mineralized filter element, a second mineralized filter element, a first mineralized water tank, a second mineralized water tank, a mixing water tank, a mineralized water outlet, and a control module, wherein: The water inlet is used to introduce purified water; The solenoid valve is located after the water inlet and is used to control the opening and closing of the water inlet; The first sensor and the second sensor are installed after the water inlet to detect the concentration of the first ion and the second ion in the purified water; The flow regulating valve is located at the rear end of the first sensor and the second sensor, and is connected to the inlet of the first mineralization filter element and the inlet of the second mineralization filter element respectively. The inlet of the first mineralization filter element guides water flow to the first mineralization filter element, and the inlet of the second mineralization filter element guides water flow to the second mineralization filter element. The first mineralized water tank is equipped with the first mineralized filter element and the third sensor, and buffers the first mineralized water output from the first mineralized filter element; The second mineralized water tank is equipped with the second mineralized filter element and the fourth sensor, and buffers the second mineralized water output from the second mineralized filter element; The mixing tank receives and mixes the first mineralized water from the first mineralized water tank and the second mineralized water from the second mineralized water tank to obtain mixed mineralized water, which flows out from the mineralized water outlet.

2. The mineralized water treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mineralized water tank, the second mineralized water tank, and the mixing water tank each include a tank shell, a first partition, and a second partition, wherein: The space enclosed by the water tank shell is divided by the first partition and the second partition into the first mineralized water tank, the second mineralized water tank, and the mixing water tank located between the first mineralized water tank and the second mineralized water tank. The first mineralized filter element is disposed on the top of the first mineralized water tank, and the second mineralized filter element is disposed on the top of the second mineralized water tank. The height of the first partition and the second partition is less than the height of the water tank. When the water level in the first mineralized water tank is higher than the first partition, the first mineralized water overflows from the first partition and flows into the mixing water tank. When the water level in the second mineralized water tank is higher than the second partition, the second mineralized water overflows from the second partition and flows into the mixing water tank.

3. The mineralized water treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a first water level float switch and a second water level float switch, wherein: The first water level float switch and the second water level float switch are installed in the mixing tank and are used to monitor the first liquid level and the second liquid level in the tank, respectively. The first water level float switch is positioned above the second water level float switch.

4. The mineralized water treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a water pump, which is located at the bottom of the mixing tank and connected to the mineralized water outlet for discharging mineralized drinking water.

5. The mineralized water treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a control module, which is connected to the solenoid valve and the flow regulating valve.

6. A water dispenser, characterized in that, Includes a mineralized water treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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