A pipe line machine

Abstract

A pipeline machine comprises a machine body and a water tank, characterized in that the machine body is provided with a first water inlet assembly comprising a first water inlet, a solenoid valve and a first water inlet pipe, the first water inlet is used for being communicated with a water purifier, the solenoid valve is arranged between the first water inlet and the first water inlet pipe, the solenoid valve is used for controlling the first water inlet and the first water inlet pipe to be communicated or disconnected, and a water outlet end of the first water inlet pipe is communicated with the water tank; the pipeline machine further comprises a second water inlet assembly comprising a second water inlet, a water pump and a second water inlet pipe, the second water inlet is used for being communicated with a bottled water, an input end of the water pump is communicated with the second water inlet, an output end of the water pump is communicated with a water inlet end of the second water inlet pipe, and a water outlet end of the second water inlet pipe is communicated with the water tank. The pipeline machine has two independent water inlet pipelines, the two water inlet pipelines are respectively communicated with corresponding direct drinking water sources, so that the pipeline machine can simultaneously compatible with the water purifier and the bottled water, and the two water inlet pipelines of the pipeline machine will not exist the risk of cross contamination.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drinking water equipment technology, and in particular to a pipeline machine. Background Technology

[0002] A water dispenser is a terminal device for piped drinking water. Its water source must be purified or clean water. The dispenser heats or cools the incoming drinking water to provide users with daily drinking water. Existing water dispensers, such as those described in Chinese Utility Model Patent Application No. CN202122956766.5 (Authorization Announcement No. CN216360410U), include a water tank and a water supply pipeline connected to the tank. The water supply pipeline includes an inlet assembly and an outlet assembly. The inlet assembly includes a main inlet, an inlet pipe, and a solenoid valve. The inlet pipe connects the solenoid valve and the main inlet. The solenoid valve is also connected to a branch inlet of the water tank, allowing water from the source to flow sequentially through the main inlet, the inlet pipe, the solenoid valve, and the branch inlet into the water tank for storage.

[0003] Currently, existing water dispensers typically source their drinking water from water purifiers or bottled water, meaning the dispenser's inlet needs to connect to either the purifier's outlet or the bottled water. To meet diverse user needs, water dispensers should ideally have two inlets, one connected to a water purifier and the other to bottled water, allowing them to adapt to various drinking water sources. However, the aforementioned dispensers only have one inlet and one inlet pipe, making them incompatible with both water purifiers and bottled water simultaneously. Even though existing water dispensers have two inlets compatible with two drinking water sources, as shown in patent application number CN202420252582.1 (authorization announcement number CN221903287U), these dispensers share a single inlet pipe. If either drinking water source malfunctions, resulting in poor water quality, the dispenser's inlet pipe may become cross-contaminated, affecting its performance. Furthermore, switching between drinking water sources is complex and inconvenient for users. Therefore, further improvements to the water dispenser are necessary. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a pipeline machine with a reasonable structure and better performance in light of the above-mentioned existing technology.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: the pipeline machine includes a body and a water tank located inside the body, characterized in that: the body is provided with...

[0006] The first water inlet assembly includes a first water inlet, a solenoid valve, and a first water inlet pipe. The first water inlet is used to connect with the water purifier. The solenoid valve is located between the first water inlet and the first water inlet pipe. The solenoid valve is used to control the connection or disconnection of the first water inlet and the first water inlet pipe. The outlet end of the first water inlet pipe is connected to the water tank.

[0007] The second water inlet assembly includes a second water inlet, a water pump, and a second water inlet pipe. The second water inlet is used to connect with bottled water. The input end of the water pump is connected to the second water inlet, the output end of the water pump is connected to the inlet end of the second water inlet pipe, and the outlet end of the second water inlet pipe is connected to the water tank.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a filter element, the inlet of which is connected to the output of the solenoid valve, and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the first inlet pipe. The filter element can further filter the drinking water flowing out of the water purifier, or it can be a mineralizing filter element to add beneficial minerals to the drinking water flowing out of the water purifier, improving the taste and health value of the drinking water.

[0009] Furthermore, the machine body is provided with an installation cavity for installing the filter element. One end of the installation cavity communicates with the outside through an installation hole on the side wall of the machine body. The filter element can be installed in or removed from the installation cavity through this installation hole. This installation cavity and installation hole facilitate the replacement of the filter element, and the filter element can be connected to the output end of the solenoid valve and the inlet end of the first inlet pipe through the installation cavity and installation hole, respectively, to ensure the effectiveness of the filter element.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer peripheral wall of the filter element has at least two circumferentially spaced and extending circumferentially. The inner peripheral wall of the mounting cavity has multiple grooves corresponding to the number of ribs. Each groove is further divided into a first groove extending axially for axial insertion of the corresponding rib and a second groove extending circumferentially for positioning the corresponding rib. Rotating the filter element can cause each rib to slide from the first groove into the second groove or from the second groove into the first groove. This mounting cavity configuration allows the filter element to have at least two states within the mounting cavity. In the first state, the ribs of the filter element are located in the first groove, and the filter element is in an unlocked state within the mounting cavity. In the second state, the ribs of the filter element are located in the second groove, and the filter element is in an axially locked state within the mounting cavity. Rotating the filter element allows it to switch between these two states. In the unlocked state, the filter element can be pulled axially for replacement, while in the locked state, the filter element can work normally with the water dispenser. Therefore, the filter element is detachably connected to the mounting cavity of the machine, further improving the user experience.

[0011] Furthermore, the first water inlet assembly also includes an integrally molded connector with two independent connection channels. One connection channel has one end connected to the first water inlet and the other end connected to the input end of the solenoid valve. The other connection channel has one end connected to the output end of the solenoid valve and the other end connected to the water inlet end of the filter element. This connector, replacing the traditional silicone tubing, solves the odor problem inside the water dispenser caused by the use of silicone tubing, ensuring the quality of the water dispenser's output.

[0012] Furthermore, the first and second water inlets are located at the bottom of the machine body, and can pass through the bottom of the machine body to communicate with the outside. This arrangement of the first and second water inlets facilitates communication with the water purifier and bottled water at the bottom, making the structural layout of the water dispenser more reasonable.

[0013] Furthermore, the machine body is equipped with a water outlet, and the machine body contains a water dispensing assembly. The water dispensing assembly includes a first water outlet pipe, a second water outlet pipe, and a water pump. The water pump is positioned between the first and second water outlet pipes. The inlet end of the first water outlet pipe is connected to the water tank, and the outlet end of the second water outlet pipe is connected to the water outlet. This water dispensing assembly allows water from the water tank to flow smoothly from the water outlet of the dispenser for the user to drink.

[0014] Furthermore, the machine body is also equipped with a heating element for heating the water flowing in the water outlet assembly. The inlet end of the heating element is connected to the outlet end of the water pump, and the outlet end of the heating element is connected to the inlet end of the second water outlet pipe. The heating element can heat the water flowing out of the water tank to make it warm or hot water for users to drink, giving the water dispenser more functions.

[0015] Furthermore, the upper part of the water tank is provided with two first connection ports, which are respectively connected to the outlet end of the first water inlet pipe and the outlet end of the second water inlet pipe. The lower part of the water tank is provided with a second connection port, which is connected to the inlet end of the first water outlet pipe. This arrangement of the first and second connection ports allows water to flow into the water tank from a higher position and out of the water tank from a lower position, making the water flow direction inside the water tank more reasonable.

[0016] Furthermore, the machine body comprises two inlet water paths and one outlet water path formed by a first inlet water component, a second inlet water component, and an outlet water component, respectively. The machine body also has multiple water path connectors, with the first inlet pipe, second inlet pipe, first outlet pipe, and second outlet pipe rigidly connected to their respective water path connectors. These rigidly connected pipes and water path connectors resolve the odor problem caused by the use of silicone tubing inside the water dispenser, ensuring the quality of the water dispenser's output.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: The water dispenser has two independent water inlet pipes, which are respectively connected to the corresponding direct drinking water source. That is, the first water inlet component is connected to the water purifier, and the second water inlet component is connected to the bottled water. This allows the water dispenser to be compatible with both water purifiers and bottled water, thus broadening its application range. Furthermore, there is no risk of cross-contamination between the two water inlet pipes. Even if one water inlet pipe fails to supply water, the other water inlet pipe can still provide direct drinking water, ensuring the effectiveness of the water dispenser. In addition, the overall structure of the water dispenser is simple and reasonable, making it easy for manufacturers to produce. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a rear view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the filter element in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the machine body in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the mounting cavity in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the filter element and the mounting cavity in an embodiment of the present invention (the rib is located in the second groove);

[0027] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the filter element and the mounting cavity in an embodiment of the present invention (the rib is located in the first groove). Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] like Figures 1-10 The image shown is the preferred embodiment of this utility model.

[0030] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the water dispenser in this embodiment includes a body 1, a water outlet 6 located on the front of the body 1, a water tank 2, a first water inlet assembly 3, a second water inlet assembly 4, a water outlet assembly 5, a heating element 7, a connector 8, and a filter element 9 located inside the body 1. The first water inlet assembly 3 includes a first water inlet 31, a solenoid valve 32, a first water inlet pipe 33, and a connector 34. The first water inlet 31 is located at the bottom of the body 1 and can pass through the bottom of the body 1 to communicate with the outside. The first water inlet 31 is used to communicate with the water purifier. The solenoid valve 32 and the filter element 9 are located between the first water inlet 31 and the first water inlet pipe 33. The solenoid valve 32 is used to control the connection or disconnection of the first water inlet 31 and the first water inlet pipe 33; that is, the input end of the solenoid valve 32 is connected to the first water inlet 31, the output end of the solenoid valve 32 is connected to the water inlet end of the filter element 9, and the water outlet end of the filter element 9 is connected to the water inlet end of the first water inlet pipe 33. The first water inlet pipe 33... The outlet end of the filter element is connected to the water tank 2. The solenoid valve 32 is connected to the first inlet 31 and the filter element 9 through the connector 34. Specifically, the connector 34 has two independent connection channels 341. One connection channel 341 is set downward, with the lower end of the connection channel 341 being the first inlet 31 and the upper end being connected to the input end of the solenoid valve 32. The other connection channel 341 is set horizontally, with one end being connected to the output end of the solenoid valve 32 and the other end being connected to the inlet end of the filter element 9. The connector 34 is a one-piece molded part, so that the connection between the solenoid valve 32 and the first inlet 31 and the filter element 9 does not need to rely on silicone tubes, thus avoiding the odor generated by the silicone tubes in the water dispenser.

[0031] The second water inlet assembly 4 in this embodiment includes a second water inlet 41, a water pump 42, and a second water inlet pipe 43. The second water inlet 41 is located at the bottom of the body 1 and can pass through the bottom of the body 1 to connect to the outside. The second water inlet 41 is used to communicate with bottled water. The input end of the water pump 42 is connected to the second water inlet 41, and the output end of the water pump 42 is connected to the inlet end of the second water inlet pipe 43. The outlet end of the second water inlet pipe 43 is connected to the water tank 2. In addition, the upper part of the water tank 2 in this embodiment is provided with two first connection ports 21, which are respectively connected to the outlet end of the first water inlet pipe 33 and the outlet end of the second water inlet pipe 43. The lower part of the water tank 2 is provided with a second connection port 22, which is connected to the inlet end of the first water outlet pipe 51 described below, so that the water flow direction inside the water tank 2 is more reasonable.

[0032] The water outlet assembly 5 in this embodiment includes a first water outlet pipe 51, a second water outlet pipe 52, and a water pump 53. The water pump 53 is disposed between the first water outlet pipe 51 and the second water outlet pipe 52. The inlet end of the first water outlet pipe 52 is connected to the water tank 2, the outlet end of the first water outlet pipe 52 is connected to the inlet end of the water pump 53, the outlet end of the water pump 53 is connected to the inlet end of the heating element 7, and the outlet end of the heating element 7 is connected to the inlet end of the second water outlet pipe 52. The heating element 7 is used to heat the water flowing in the water outlet assembly 5. The outlet end of the second water outlet pipe 52 is connected to the water outlet 6, so that drinking water can flow out from the water outlet 6 of the water dispenser. In addition, in this embodiment, the body 1 is provided with two water inlet paths and one water outlet path formed by the first water inlet component 3, the second water inlet component 4 and the water outlet component 5 respectively. The body 1 is also provided with multiple water outlet joints 8. The first water inlet pipe 33, the second water inlet pipe 43, the first water outlet pipe 51 and the second water outlet pipe 52 are rigidly connected to their respective water outlet joints 8. That is, each water pipe (pipe body) is connected to the corresponding component through the rigid water outlet joints 8, thereby forming the above-mentioned two water inlet paths and one water outlet path. The rigidly connected pipe body and water outlet joints can solve the odor problem caused by the use of silicone tubes inside the water dispenser and ensure the quality of the water dispenser.

[0033] like Figures 6-10 As shown, the housing 1 of this embodiment has a mounting cavity 11 for installing the filter element 9. One end of the mounting cavity 11 communicates with the outside through a mounting hole 12 on the side wall of the housing 1. The filter element 9 can be installed in the mounting cavity 11 through the mounting hole 12 or removed from the mounting cavity 11 through the mounting hole 12. Specifically, the outer peripheral wall of the filter element 9 has two opposing and circumferentially extending ribs 91, which are spaced apart circumferentially. The inner peripheral wall of the mounting cavity 11 has two spaced grooves 111, each groove 111 being further divided into an axially extending first groove 111a for axial insertion of the corresponding rib 91 and a circumferentially extending second groove 111b for positioning the corresponding rib 91. Rotating the filter element 9 can cause each rib 91 to slide from the corresponding first groove 111a into the second groove 111b or from the second groove 111b into the first groove 111a. In groove 111a, the filter element 9 has at least two states within the mounting cavity 11. In the first state, the rib 91 of the filter element 9 is located within the first groove 111a, and the filter element 9 is in an unlocked state within the mounting cavity 11. In the second state, the rib 91 of the filter element 9 is located within the second groove 111b, and the filter element 9 is in an axially locked state within the mounting cavity 11. Rotating the filter element 9 allows it to switch between these two states. In the unlocked state, the filter element 9 can be axially pulled, allowing for filter element 9 replacement. In the locked state, the filter element 9 enables the pipeline machine to operate normally.

[0034] The workflow of this embodiment is as follows:

[0035] A. When the water purifier provides drinking water to the pipeline machine, the solenoid valve 32 controls the connection between the first water inlet 31 and the first water inlet pipe 33. The drinking water from the water purifier flows into the body 1 of the pipeline machine from the first water inlet 31, and then flows into the water tank 2 for storage after passing through the solenoid valve 32, the filter element 9 and the first water inlet pipe 33 in sequence.

[0036] B. When bottled water provides drinking water to the water dispenser, the water pump 42 draws the drinking water from the bottled water and allows the drinking water to flow into the body 1 of the water dispenser through the second water inlet 41. After passing through the water pump 42 and the second water inlet pipe 43, the drinking water flows into the water tank 2 for storage.

[0037] C. When the water dispenser dispenses drinking water, the water pump 53 draws drinking water from the water tank 2 through the first water outlet pipe 51, causing the drinking water to flow out of the water tank 2, pass through the first water outlet pipe 51, the water pump 53, the heating element 7, and the second water outlet pipe 52 in sequence, and then flow out from the water outlet 6 for the user to drink.

Claims

1. A pipeline machine, comprising a body (1) and a water tank (2) located within the body (1), characterized in that: The body (1) is equipped with The first water inlet assembly (3) includes a first water inlet (31), a solenoid valve (32) and a first water inlet pipe (33). The first water inlet (31) is used to connect with the water purifier. The solenoid valve (32) is located between the first water inlet (31) and the first water inlet pipe (33). The solenoid valve (32) is used to control the connection or disconnection of the first water inlet (31) and the first water inlet pipe (33). The outlet end of the first water inlet pipe (33) is connected to the water tank (2). The second water inlet assembly (4) includes a second water inlet (41), a water pump (42), and a second water inlet pipe (43). The second water inlet (41) is used to connect with bottled water. The input end of the water pump (42) is connected to the second water inlet (41). The output end of the water pump (42) is connected to the inlet end of the second water inlet pipe (43). The outlet end of the second water inlet pipe (43) is connected to the water tank (2).

2. The pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a filter element (9), the inlet end of which is connected to the output end of the solenoid valve (32), and the outlet end of which is connected to the inlet end of the first inlet pipe (33).

3. The pipeline machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The body (1) is provided with an installation cavity (11) for installing the filter element (9). One end of the installation cavity (11) is connected to the outside through an installation hole (12) on the side wall of the body (1). The filter element (9) can be installed in the installation cavity (11) or removed from the installation cavity (11) through the installation hole (12).

4. The pipeline machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer peripheral wall of the filter element (9) has at least two circumferentially spaced and circumferentially extended ribs (91). The inner peripheral wall of the mounting cavity (11) is provided with a plurality of grooves (111) corresponding to the number of the ribs (91). Each groove (111) is further divided into an axially extending first groove (111a) for axial insertion of the corresponding rib (91) and a circumferentially extending second groove (111b) for positioning the corresponding rib (91). Rotating the filter element (9) can drive each rib (91) to slide from the first groove (111a) into the second groove (111b) or from the second groove (111b) into the first groove (111a).

5. The pipeline machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first water inlet assembly (3) also includes an integrally formed connector (34), which has two independent connection channels (341). One end of one connection channel (341) is the first water inlet (31), and the other end is connected to the input end of the solenoid valve (32). One end of the other connection channel (341) is connected to the output end of the solenoid valve (32), and the other end is connected to the water inlet end of the filter element (9).

6. The pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first water inlet (31) and the second water inlet (41) are located at the bottom of the body (1), and the first water inlet (31) and the second water inlet (41) can pass through the bottom of the body (1) and communicate with the outside.

7. The pipeline machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The body (1) is provided with a water outlet (6), and the body (1) is provided with a water outlet assembly (5). The water outlet assembly (5) includes a first water outlet pipe (51), a second water outlet pipe (52) and a water pump (53). The water pump (53) is located between the first water outlet pipe (51) and the second water outlet pipe (52). The inlet end of the first water outlet pipe (51) is connected to the water tank (2), and the outlet end of the second water outlet pipe (52) is connected to the water outlet (6).

8. The pipeline machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The body (1) is also provided with a heating element (7) for heating the water flowing in the water outlet assembly (5). The water inlet end of the heating element (7) is connected to the water outlet end of the water pump (53), and the water outlet end of the heating element (7) is connected to the water inlet end of the second water outlet pipe (52).

9. The pipeline machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper part of the water tank (2) is provided with two first connection ports (21), which are respectively connected to the outlet end of the first water inlet pipe (33) and the outlet end of the second water inlet pipe (43). The lower part of the water tank (2) is provided with a second connection port (22), which is connected to the inlet end of the first water outlet pipe (51).

10. The pipeline machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The body (1) is equipped with two water inlet channels and one water outlet channel formed by the first water inlet component (3), the second water inlet component (4) and the water outlet component (5). The body (1) is also equipped with multiple water outlet connectors (8). The first water inlet pipe (33), the second water inlet pipe (43), the first water outlet pipe (51) and the second water outlet pipe (52) are rigidly connected to their respective water outlet connectors (8).

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