A waterway system and a stand-type soda machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water system and vertical soda water machine relates to drinking water processing technical field, and water system includes: normal temperature water supply module, including with the normal temperature water pipeline of water supply unit connection and setting on normal temperature water pipeline normal temperature water control valve, cold water supply module, including with normal temperature water pipeline connection's cold water pipeline, setting on cold water pipeline's water pump and refrigeration unit, soda water supply module, including with cold water supply module connection's soda water pipeline, setting on soda water pipeline soda water tank and carbon dioxide supply unit, sterilizer, setting downstream in normal temperature water supply module, cold water supply module and soda water supply module, is used for carrying out sterilization treatment to the water that flows. The above water system, simple structure, high integration, can switch different working mode through normal temperature water supply module, cold water supply module and soda water supply module, provides normal temperature water, cold water and soda water for the user, and convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drinking water treatment technology, and in particular to a water system and a vertical soda water machine. Background Technology

[0002] Most soda water dispensers on the market currently offer only one function and cannot simultaneously provide room temperature water, cold water, and soda water. Although some products have multiple functions, their complex piping structures and low integration often result in soda water temperatures and concentrations that do not meet usage requirements.

[0003] Therefore, there are still shortcomings and deficiencies in the existing technology. How to provide a water system and vertical soda water machine with a simple structure, high integration, and the ability to provide room temperature water, cold water and soda water at the same time is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a water system and a vertical soda water machine, which solves the technical problems of existing soda water machines having complex pipeline structures, low integration, and the inability to simultaneously provide room temperature water, cold water, and soda water.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a water system, comprising:

[0006] A room temperature water supply module includes a room temperature water pipeline connected to a water supply unit and a room temperature water control valve installed on the room temperature water pipeline;

[0007] The cold water supply module includes a cold water pipeline connected to the ambient temperature water pipeline, a water pump and a refrigeration unit installed on the cold water pipeline;

[0008] The soda water supply module includes a soda water pipeline connected to the cold water supply module, a soda water tank disposed on the soda water pipeline, and a carbon dioxide supply unit;

[0009] A sterilizer is located downstream of the ambient temperature water supply module, the cold water supply module, and the soda water supply module, and is used to sterilize the water flowing through it.

[0010] Preferably, the refrigeration unit includes a cold tank, which contains an evaporator and a heat exchanger.

[0011] Preferably, the evaporator and the heat exchanger are arranged vertically within the cold tank.

[0012] Preferably, the soda water tank is provided with a soda water tank inlet pipe, a soda water tank outlet pipe, and a carbon dioxide inlet pipe; the soda water tank outlet pipe extends to the bottom of the tank, and the soda water tank inlet pipe and the carbon dioxide inlet pipe extend to the top of the tank.

[0013] Preferably, a constant pressure valve is provided on the ambient temperature water pipeline, one end of the cold water pipeline is connected between the constant pressure valve and the ambient temperature water control valve, and the other end is connected between the ambient temperature water control valve and the sterilizer.

[0014] Preferably, the cold water pipeline is equipped with a cold water outlet control valve, one end of the soda water pipeline is connected between the evaporator and the cold water outlet control valve, and the other end is connected between the ambient temperature water control valve and the sterilizer.

[0015] Preferably, the soda water pipeline is further provided with a soda water tank inlet control valve and a first one-way valve, which are located upstream of the soda water tank.

[0016] Preferably, the soda water pipeline is further provided with a soda water tank outlet control valve, which is located downstream of the soda water tank.

[0017] Preferably, the carbon dioxide inlet pipe is equipped with a second one-way valve.

[0018] This utility model also provides a vertical soda water machine, including the water system provided by any of the above technical solutions.

[0019] Compared to the aforementioned background technology, the water system provided by this utility model has a simple structure and high integration. It can switch between different working modes through a room temperature water supply module, a cold water supply module, and a soda water supply module to provide users with room temperature water, cold water, and soda water. The refrigeration unit can quickly and fully cool the water to ensure that the cold water temperature meets the user's needs. The carbon dioxide supply unit provides high-pressure carbon dioxide gas to ensure that the generated soda water has a high concentration. The room temperature water, cold water, and soda water are sterilized by a sterilizer before being discharged, providing a safety guarantee for the user's drinking water.

[0020] Vertical soda makers can produce the same technical effect. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water system provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 1Chinese Figure Labels: 1. Constant pressure valve; 2. Water pump; 3. Normal temperature water control valve; 4. Cold tank inlet water control valve; 5. Cold water inlet pipe; 6. Evaporator; 7. Cold tank; 8. Heat exchanger; 9. Drain pipe; 10. Refrigerant inlet; 11. Refrigerant outlet; 12. Soda water tank inlet water control valve; 13. First check valve; 14. Cold water outlet control valve; 15. Sterilizer; 16. Water outlet; 17. Carbon dioxide supply unit; 18. Second check valve; 19. Soda water tank outlet water control valve; 20. Soda water tank; 21. Soda water tank outlet pipe; 22. Soda water tank inlet pipe; 23. Carbon dioxide inlet pipe; 24. Stirring pump; 25. Pressure switch; 26. Outlet water temperature sensor; 27. Cold tank temperature sensor.

[0024] Figure 1 The middle arrow points to the direction of fluid flow. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0027] This utility model provides a water system with a simple structure and high integration. It can switch between different working modes through a room temperature water supply module, a cold water supply module, and a soda water supply module, providing users with room temperature water, cold water, and soda water, making it convenient to use.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 1 The water system provided by this utility model includes:

[0029] A room temperature water supply module includes a room temperature water pipeline connected to the water supply unit and a room temperature water control valve 3 installed on the room temperature water pipeline;

[0030] The cold water supply module includes a cold water pipeline connected to a normal temperature water pipeline, a water pump 2 installed on the cold water pipeline, and a refrigeration unit;

[0031] The soda water supply module includes a soda water pipeline connected to the cold water supply module, a soda water tank 20 installed on the soda water pipeline, and a carbon dioxide supply unit 17.

[0032] The sterilizer 15 is located downstream of the ambient temperature water supply module, the cold water supply module, and the soda water supply module, and is used to sterilize the water flowing through it.

[0033] In this embodiment, the sterilizer 15 can specifically be a UV sterilizer (i.e., an ultraviolet sterilizer), which can effectively kill bacteria colonies in the water flowing through the pipe. The carbon dioxide supply unit 17 can specifically be a carbon dioxide cylinder. The water supply unit can specifically be a household faucet or other household water supply pipes, etc.

[0034] The water system has three operating modes, which can supply room temperature water, cold water, and soda water respectively. Water is supplied to the system via a water supply unit. When room temperature water is supplied, the room temperature water control valve 3 on the room temperature water pipeline is open, and the water supplied by the water supply unit is discharged directly from the outlet 16 of the room temperature water pipeline. When cold water is supplied, the room temperature water control valve 3 on the room temperature water pipeline is closed, and the water supplied by the water supply unit enters the cold water pipeline through the water pump 2, and is then cooled by the refrigeration unit. The cooled cold water is finally discharged from the outlet 16. When soda water is supplied, the room temperature water control valve 3 on the room temperature water pipeline is closed, and the cold water produced by the cold water supply module enters the soda water tank 20 through the soda water pipeline. High-pressure carbon dioxide gas is supplied to the soda water tank 20 through the carbon dioxide supply unit 17, and the carbon dioxide dissolves in the cold water to form soda water. Normal temperature water, cold water, and soda water flow through sterilizer 15 before being discharged, where they are sterilized to ensure the safety of drinking water for users.

[0035] With this setup, the water system has a simple structure and high integration, and can switch between different working modes to provide users with room temperature water, cold water, and soda water, making it convenient to use.

[0036] In some embodiments, the refrigeration unit includes a cold tank 7, which contains an evaporator 6 and a heat exchanger 8.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 The cold tank 7 stores a heat exchange medium, which can be water or other heat exchange liquids. In this embodiment, the heat exchange medium is water. The evaporator 6 is provided with a refrigerant inlet 10 and a refrigerant outlet 11. The low-temperature refrigerant liquid exchanges heat with the heat exchange medium in the cold tank 7 through the evaporator 6. The low-temperature refrigerant liquid vaporizes and absorbs heat, cooling the heat exchange medium in the cold tank 7 to achieve a refrigeration effect. The cooled heat exchange medium in the cold tank 7 exchanges heat with the water in the heat exchanger 8, cooling the water in the heat exchanger 8 to obtain cold water.

[0038] With this setup, water is quickly cooled directly through heat exchanger 8 to obtain cold water, eliminating the need for long-term storage and effectively preventing contamination.

[0039] In some embodiments, the evaporator 6 and the heat exchanger 8 are arranged vertically within the cold tank 7.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 1 Evaporator 6 and heat exchanger 8 are distributed from top to bottom in the cold tank 7. The heat exchange medium in the cold tank 7 is cooled by the evaporator 6 and settles to the bottom of the cold tank 7. When the water in the heat exchanger 8 flows, it cools the water in the heat exchanger 8 by exchanging heat with the heat exchanger 8.

[0041] In some embodiments, the soda water tank 20 is provided with a soda water tank inlet pipe 22, a soda water tank outlet pipe 21, and a carbon dioxide inlet pipe 23; the soda water tank outlet pipe 21 extends to the bottom of the tank, and the soda water tank inlet pipe 22 and the carbon dioxide inlet pipe 23 extend to the top of the tank.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1 When using soda water, the cold water produced by the heat exchanger 8 in the cold water supply module enters the soda water tank 20 through the soda water pipeline and the soda water tank inlet pipe 22. The carbon dioxide supply unit 17 supplies high-pressure carbon dioxide gas to the soda water tank 20 through the carbon dioxide inlet pipe 23. After the carbon dioxide dissolves in the cold water in the soda water tank 20, it becomes soda water. The produced soda water is discharged through the soda water tank outlet pipe 21.

[0043] The outlet pipe 21 of the soda water tank extends to the bottom of the tank to facilitate the discharge of soda water; the inlet pipe 22 and the carbon dioxide inlet pipe 23 of the soda water tank extend to the top of the tank. In this state, the carbon dioxide dissolution efficiency is high, and the concentration of the soda water produced is high.

[0044] In some embodiments, a constant pressure valve 1 is provided on the ambient temperature water pipeline, one end of the cold water pipeline is connected between the constant pressure valve 1 and the ambient temperature water control valve 3, and the other end is connected between the ambient temperature water control valve 3 and the sterilizer 15.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 The main function of constant pressure valve 1 is to maintain the pressure stability of the water system, ensure that the pressure remains constant when the liquid flows, and avoid abnormal operation or damage to the equipment due to pressure fluctuations.

[0046] One end of the cold water pipeline is connected between the constant pressure valve 1 and the ambient temperature water control valve 3, and the other end is connected between the ambient temperature water control valve 3 and the sterilizer 15. When cold water is needed, the ambient temperature water control valve 3 on the ambient temperature water pipeline is closed. The water supplied by the water supply unit passes through the water pump 2 and the heat exchanger 8 in sequence. The cooled water is then transported to the ambient temperature water pipeline and finally sterilized by the sterilizer 15 before being discharged from the outlet 16.

[0047] In some embodiments, a cold water outlet control valve 14 is provided on the cold water pipeline, one end of the soda water pipeline is connected between the evaporator 6 and the cold water outlet control valve 14, and the other end is connected between the ambient temperature water control valve 3 and the sterilizer 15.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 1 When cold water is used, the cold water outlet control valve 14 on the cold water pipeline is opened so that the water cooled by the heat exchanger 8 can be transported to the room temperature water pipeline, and then discharged after being sterilized by the sterilizer 15. When soda water is used, the cold water outlet control valve 14 on the cold water pipeline is closed, and the water cooled by the heat exchanger 8 in the cold water pipeline is transported to the soda water pipeline, and enters the soda water tank 20 through the soda water tank inlet pipe 22. At the same time, the carbon dioxide supply unit 17 supplies high-pressure carbon dioxide gas to the soda water tank 20 through the carbon dioxide inlet pipe 23. The carbon dioxide dissolves in the cold water in the soda water tank 20 to become soda water. The produced soda water is transported to the room temperature water pipeline through the soda water tank outlet pipe 21, and then discharged from the outlet 16 after being sterilized by the sterilizer 15.

[0049] In some embodiments, the soda water pipeline is further provided with a soda water tank inlet control valve 12 and a first check valve 13, which are located upstream of the soda water tank 20.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 1 The soda water tank inlet control valve 12 and the first check valve 13 are located upstream of the soda water tank 20. These valves control the flow of soda water through the inlet control valve 12 and the first check valve 13, thereby controlling whether water is supplied to the soda water tank 20. The first check valve 13 allows fluid to flow in only one direction in the soda water pipeline, preventing reverse flow.

[0051] In some embodiments, a soda water tank outlet control valve 19 is also provided on the soda water pipeline, and the soda water tank outlet control valve 19 is located downstream of the soda water tank 20.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 1 When soda water is dispensed, the soda water tank inlet control valve 12, the first one-way valve 13, and the soda water tank outlet control valve 19 are all opened, allowing cooled cold water to be delivered to the soda water tank 20 and the produced soda water to be delivered to the room temperature water pipeline. In addition, the soda water pipeline is equipped with an outlet water temperature sensor 26, which can detect the outlet water temperature of the soda water tank 20.

[0053] In some embodiments, a second one-way valve 18 is provided on the carbon dioxide inlet pipe 23.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 1The second one-way valve 18 is located on the carbon dioxide inlet pipe 23, near the side of the carbon dioxide supply unit 17. By setting the second one-way valve 18, carbon dioxide is only allowed to flow from the carbon dioxide supply unit 17 to the soda water tank 20, preventing the reverse flow of carbon dioxide in the carbon dioxide inlet pipe 23, ensuring high carbon dioxide dissolution efficiency, and thus producing a high concentration of soda water.

[0055] In some embodiments, the cold tank 7 is further provided with a cold water inlet pipe 5, and a cold water inlet control valve 4 is provided on the cold water inlet pipe 5.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 1 One end of the cold water inlet pipe 5 extends to the top of the cold tank 7, and the other end is connected to the heat exchange medium supply unit so that heat exchange medium can be added into the cold tank 7 through the cold water inlet pipe 5. Since the heat exchange medium is water in this embodiment, the end of the cold water inlet pipe 5 away from the cold tank 7 is connected to the water supply unit. Specifically, the end of the cold water inlet pipe 5 away from the cold tank 7 is connected to the cold water pipeline. When water is added to the cold tank 7, the cold tank inlet control valve 4 on the cold water inlet pipe 5 is opened, and the water supplied by the water supply unit enters the cold tank 7 through the cold water inlet pipe 5. After the addition is completed, the cold tank inlet control valve 4 is closed.

[0057] In addition, the bottom of the cold tank 7 is equipped with a drain pipe 9. When the heat exchange medium in the cold tank 7 needs to be replaced after a period of use, the heat exchange medium in the cold tank 7 can be quickly discharged through the drain pipe 9.

[0058] In some embodiments, the ambient temperature water control valve 3, the cold tank inlet water control valve 4, the cold water outlet water control valve 14, the soda water tank inlet water control valve 12, and the soda water tank outlet water control valve 19 are all solenoid valves. Solenoid valves have a fast response speed and can achieve precise control.

[0059] In some embodiments, a pressure switch 25 is provided on the carbon dioxide inlet pipe 23, and the pressure of the carbon dioxide supply unit 17 can be detected by setting the pressure switch 25.

[0060] In some embodiments, the cold tank 7 is equipped with a stirring pump 24, which agitates the water inside the cold tank 7 to accelerate heat exchange. Additionally, the cold tank 7 is also equipped with a cold tank temperature sensor 27, which detects the water temperature inside the cold tank 7. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1 The detailed usage process of the water system provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0061] When using room temperature water, the room temperature water control valve 3 is opened, while the cold tank inlet control valve 4, the cold water outlet control valve 14, the soda water tank inlet control valve 12, and the soda water tank outlet control valve 19 are all closed. At this time, the water flows sequentially through the constant pressure valve 1, the room temperature water control valve 3, and the sterilizer 15, and is finally discharged from the outlet 16.

[0062] When cold water is used, the ambient temperature water control valve 3, the cold tank inlet control valve 4, the soda water tank inlet control valve 12, and the soda water tank outlet control valve 19 are all closed, while the cold water outlet control valve 14 is open. At this time, the incoming water passes sequentially through the constant pressure valve 1, the water pump 2, the heat exchanger 8, the cold water outlet control valve 14, and the sterilizer 15, and is finally discharged from the outlet 16.

[0063] When using soda water, the ambient temperature water control valve 3, the cold tank inlet water control valve 4, and the cold outlet water control valve 14 are all closed, while the soda water tank inlet water control valve 12 and the soda water tank outlet water control valve 19 are open. At this time, the incoming water passes sequentially through the constant pressure valve 1, the water pump 2, the heat exchanger 8, the first check valve 13, the soda water tank inlet water control valve 12, the soda water tank 20, the soda water tank outlet water control valve 19, and the sterilizer 15, and is finally discharged from the outlet 16.

[0064] In addition to the water system provided in the above embodiments, this utility model also provides a vertical soda water machine including the above water system.

[0065] It should be noted that in this specification, relational terms such as first and second are used only to distinguish one entity from several other entities, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities.

[0066] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from the principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A waterway system, characterized in that, include: A room temperature water supply module includes a room temperature water pipeline connected to the water supply unit and a room temperature water control valve (3) installed on the room temperature water pipeline; The cold water supply module includes a cold water pipeline connected to the ambient temperature water pipeline, a water pump (2) installed on the cold water pipeline, and a refrigeration unit; The soda water supply module includes a soda water pipeline connected to the cold water supply module, a soda water tank (20) installed on the soda water pipeline, and a carbon dioxide supply unit (17); The sterilizer (15) is located downstream of the ambient temperature water supply module, the cold water supply module and the soda water supply module, and is used to sterilize the water flowing through it.

2. The water system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigeration unit includes a cold tank (7), which contains an evaporator (6) and a heat exchanger (8).

3. The water system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The evaporator (6) and the heat exchanger (8) are arranged vertically inside the cold tank (7).

4. The water system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The soda water tank (20) is provided with a soda water tank inlet pipe (22), a soda water tank outlet pipe (21), and a carbon dioxide inlet pipe (23); the soda water tank outlet pipe (21) extends to the bottom of the tank, and the soda water tank inlet pipe (22) and the carbon dioxide inlet pipe (23) extend to the top of the tank.

5. The water system according to claim 2, characterized in that, A constant pressure valve (1) is provided on the ambient temperature water pipeline. One end of the cold water pipeline is connected between the constant pressure valve (1) and the ambient temperature water control valve (3), and the other end is connected between the ambient temperature water control valve (3) and the sterilizer (15).

6. The water system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cold water pipeline is equipped with a cold water outlet control valve (14). One end of the soda water pipeline is connected between the evaporator (6) and the cold water outlet control valve (14), and the other end is connected between the ambient temperature water control valve (3) and the sterilizer (15).

7. The water system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The soda water pipeline is also equipped with a soda water tank inlet control valve (12) and a first one-way valve (13), which are located upstream of the soda water tank (20).

8. The water system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The soda water pipeline is also equipped with a soda water tank outlet control valve (19), which is located downstream of the soda water tank (20).

9. The water system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The carbon dioxide inlet pipe (23) is equipped with a second one-way valve (18).

10. A vertical soda maker, characterized in that, The waterway system includes any one of claims 1 to 9.

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