A water storage container for a water treatment device and a water treatment device

Abstract

The utility model relates to water treatment field provides a kind of water storage container and water treatment device for water treatment device, including container main body, water cavity for loading water is formed in container main body inside, container main body has water inlet and water outlet, and water cavity is communicated with outside through water inlet and water outlet;Partition is provided in container main body, to separate water cavity into water inlet portion and water outlet portion, partition has water structure, to make water inlet portion and water outlet portion intercommunication, water inlet communicates water inlet portion, and water outlet communicates water outlet portion.The water storage container and water treatment device for water treatment device provided in the utility model, in water cavity water replenishing process, the partition with water structure can prevent new input water from flowing directly to water outlet portion after flowing into water inlet portion, disturb water body in water outlet portion, so that the water temperature exported from water outlet is more stable.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of technology, water purifiers have been applied to people's lives. They are used to filter impurities and improve water quality. As the use of water purifiers becomes more widespread, the demand for them is also increasing. Depending on consumers' different drinking habits, water purifiers are often equipped with both hot and cold water functions. Not only is hot water becoming a preferred temperature, but cold water with a refreshing taste is also becoming a new drinking preference. When users dispensing cold water from a water purifier, to ensure that the cold water output meets user requirements, the purifier needs not only to have rapid cooling capability but also to ensure that the temperature of the cold water remains stable, so that the purifier can consistently output the expected, stable temperature of cold water when the user dispenses it.

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

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome at least one of the shortcomings of the prior art and to provide a water storage container and a water treatment device for a water treatment device. By setting a baffle with a water passage structure in the water storage container to divide the water chamber into an outlet part and an inlet part, the water disturbance in the outlet part is reduced, which is conducive to maintaining the stability of the outlet water temperature.

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

[0006] In a first aspect, a water storage container for a water treatment device is provided, comprising a container body, wherein a water cavity for loading water is formed inside the container body, the container body has an inlet and an outlet, and the water cavity is connected to the outside through the inlet and the outlet; a partition is provided inside the container body to divide the water cavity into an inlet portion and an outlet portion, the partition having a water-passing structure to allow the inlet portion and the outlet portion to communicate with each other, the inlet being connected to the inlet portion, and the outlet being connected to the outlet portion.

[0007] In some embodiments, the partition plate is provided with water passage holes to form the water passage structure;

[0008] The container body is provided with an installation structure for mounting the partition.

[0009] In some embodiments, the mounting structure is a protrusion on the inner wall of the container body, and the mounting structure is located on both sides of the partition to clamp the partition;

[0010] Alternatively, the installation structure is a groove provided on the inner wall of the container body, and the partition is engaged in the groove;

[0011] Alternatively, the mounting structure may be a protrusion on the inner wall of the container body, and the edge of the partition may have a corresponding groove for the protrusion.

[0012] In some embodiments, the partition is provided with multiple layers, and a buffer water zone is formed between adjacent partitions.

[0013] In some embodiments, the partition is provided with a pipe connecting the water inlet portion and the water outlet portion to form the water passage structure, and the pipe has a bend.

[0014] In some embodiments, the water passage structure has a flared structure from one side of the water inlet portion to one side of the water outlet portion.

[0015] In some embodiments, the container body is connected to a guide extending into the container body at the side of the inlet away from the outlet, and the guide is inclined in the container body towards the side away from the outlet.

[0016] In some embodiments, the water inlet is located at or near the upper end of the container body, and the water outlet is located at or near the lower end of the container body.

[0017] In some embodiments, the container body is provided with a refrigeration device, which is disposed on the outer side of the container body corresponding to the water outlet portion and close to the water outlet.

[0018] Secondly, this utility model also provides a water treatment device, including a water treatment host and a water storage container as described in the first aspect. The water storage container is connected to the water treatment host, and the water treatment host has a water outlet path communicating with the water outlet, wherein a pump body is provided in the water outlet path.

[0019] The water storage container and water treatment device provided by this utility model have the following advantages:

[0020] During the water filling process, the baffle with a water-passing structure can prevent newly input water from flowing directly to the outlet section after entering the inlet section and disturbing the water in the outlet section; the water in the inlet section can buffer the newly input water with a higher temperature; and ensure that the water temperature distribution in the outlet section is stable and the water temperature change transition is gradual during the water filling and water filling process in the water chamber, thereby making the water temperature output from the outlet more stable. Attached Figure Description

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

[0022] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the water storage container provided in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a side view of the partition of the water storage container provided in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the water storage container provided in the second embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the water storage container provided in the third embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the water storage container provided in the fourth embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the water storage container provided in the fifth embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the water treatment device provided in the sixth embodiment of this utility model.

[0029] 1. Container body; 10. Water chamber; 101. Water inlet; 102. Water outlet; 103. Buffer water area; 11. Water inlet; 12. Water outlet; 2. Partition; 21. Water passage hole; 22. Water pipe; 221. Bend; 3. Installation structure; 4. Flow guide; 5. Refrigeration equipment; 100. Water storage container; 110. Water treatment device; 111. Water treatment main unit; 112. Filter element. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "setup" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to direct setup or connection, or indirect setup or connection through centered components or centered structures.

[0032] Furthermore, in embodiments of this utility model, terms such as "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer" are used to indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or in a conventional placement or usage state. These terms are merely for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the structure, feature, device, or element referred to must have a specific orientation or positional relationship, nor that it must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0033] The various specific technical features and embodiments described in the detailed embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different implementation methods can be formed by combining different specific technical features / embodiments. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the various specific technical features / embodiments in this utility model will not be described separately.

[0034] In existing technologies, water purifiers typically have a cooling module equipped with a cold water tank to store prepared chilled water for users. After a user takes water, the cold water tank replenishes the required amount and immediately cools it to supplement the chilled water production. During this process, the addition of new water to the cold water tank can be concentrated and fast, disturbing the existing chilled water in the tank. This results in a chaotic temperature distribution in the newly mixed chilled water, making it difficult to promptly output stable chilled water. To address these issues:

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the first embodiment of this utility model provides a water storage container 100 for a water treatment device, including a container body 1. The container body 1 has a water cavity 10 for loading water inside. The container body 1 has a water inlet 11 and a water outlet 12. The water cavity 10 is connected to the outside through the water inlet 11 and the water outlet 12. A partition 2 is provided inside the container body 1 to divide the water cavity 10 into a water inlet part 101 and a water outlet part 102. The partition 2 has a water-passing structure to allow the water inlet part 101 and the water outlet part 102 to be interconnected. The water inlet 11 is connected to the water inlet part 101, and the water outlet 12 is connected to the water outlet part 102.

[0036] In practical applications, the water cavity 10 formed by the container body 1 can be used to store cold water, the inlet 11 is used to supply external water to the water cavity 10, and the outlet 12 is used to discharge water from the water cavity 10. For example, the inlet 11 is used to supply purified water from a water purifier. When the liquid level in the water cavity 10 drops to a set range, an external water source can replenish the water in the water cavity 10 through the inlet 11, for example, by supplying room temperature water to the water cavity 10.

[0037] After room temperature water is input, in order to maintain a stable temperature distribution of the water near the outlet 12 in the water chamber 10, a partition 2 is provided inside the container body 1 to divide the water chamber 10 into an inlet section 101 and an outlet section 102. The water input through the inlet 11 is directly located in the inlet section 101 after input, while the partition 2 has a water-passing structure connecting the inlet section 101 and the outlet section 102. Thus, the water input through the inlet 11 can flow through the water-passing structure to the outlet section 102 in the inlet section 101, and then be output to the outside from the outlet 12 connected to the outlet section 102.

[0038] A partition 2 is provided inside the container body 1. Water from the water inlet 11 enters the water inlet 101 first, then flows into the water outlet 102 through the water passage structure on the partition 2, and then flows out from the water outlet 12.

[0039] For example, when water is input into the water chamber 10 through the inlet 11, the baffle 2 blocks the path of the newly input water from the inlet 101 to the outlet 102 and reduces the flow area of ​​the water when it flows from the inlet 101 to the outlet 102. As a result, the water newly input into the water chamber 10 through the inlet 11 is difficult to flow directly to the outlet 102, and thus the water in the outlet 102 is less affected by the disturbance caused by the water entering through the inlet 11.

[0040] Meanwhile, since the water passage structure connects the outlet section 102 and the inlet section 101, the water in the outlet section 102 can also exchange heat with the water in the inlet section 101 to a certain extent. Thus, when the inlet section 101 begins to receive new water from the inlet 11, the water in the inlet section 101 can buffer the new water with a higher temperature, so that when the new water flows through the water passage structure to the outlet section 102, the temperature difference between the new water and the water in the outlet section 102 is smaller, and the temperature change of the water in the outlet section 102 is smoother during the water replenishment process of the water chamber 10.

[0041] Understandably, in practical applications, the container body 1 can be equipped with a water level control device, which can detect water level to keep the water level in the water chamber 10 above the water passage structure.

[0042] In some embodiments, the partition 2 is provided with water passage holes 21 to form the water passage structure, and the container body 1 is provided with an installation structure 3 for mounting the partition 2. In specific applications, two or more partitions 2 can be provided, with adjacent partitions 2 arranged parallel to each other within the container body 1. Along the direction of the arrangement of the partitions 2, the water passage holes 21 of adjacent partitions 2 can be partially or completely staggered to facilitate further buffering of water flow.

[0043] For example, please refer to Figure 1 In this embodiment, the mounting structure 3 is fixedly installed inside the container body 1, and clamps the protrusions on the edges of the partition 2 from both sides to fix the partition 2 inside the container body 1. The two sides of the partition 2 inside the container body 1 face the inlet 11 and the outlet 12 respectively, and an inlet portion 101 and an outlet portion 102 are formed on the two sides of the partition 2 respectively.

[0044] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the mounting structures 3 located on both sides of the partition 2 can wrap around the edge of the partition 2 inside the container body 1 to seal the part of the partition 2 that is close to the inner wall of the container body 1; or, in other embodiments, the mounting structures 3 on one side of the partition 2 can also be located on opposite sides inside the container body 1 to prevent the partition 2 from tilting.

[0045] In other embodiments, the baffle 2 can be a water-permeable porous structure to form a water-passing structure that allows water in the inlet section 101 to flow to the outlet section 102. The porous structure buffers the disturbance of water in the inlet section 101 and prevents the disturbance from affecting the water in the outlet section 102.

[0046] In some embodiments, a groove is provided on the inner side of the container body 1 as a mounting structure 3. The edge of the partition 2 can be disposed in the groove and engaged by the groove, so that the mounting structure 3 can fix the partition 2 inside the container body 1. The structure is simple.

[0047] In some embodiments, the mounting structure 3 is a protrusion, and the edge of the partition 2 has a corresponding groove for the mounting structure 3. The container body 1 has a protrusion, and the edge of the partition 2 has a corresponding groove to engage with the protrusion of the mounting structure 3, thereby fixing the partition 2 within the container body 1. The structure is simple.

[0048] Please see Figure 3 In this second embodiment, the partition 2 is provided with multiple layers, and a buffer water zone 103 is formed between adjacent partitions 2. By providing multiple layers of partitions 2 in the container body 1, and the adjacent partitions 2 forming a buffer water zone 103, the water entering the water chamber 10 from the inlet 11 is less likely to pass through the buffer water zone 103 and disturb the water in the outlet section 102; the water flowing from the inlet section 101 to the outlet section 102 can be more fully buffered by the buffer water zone 103 during the flow process, and the heat exchange by the water in the buffer water zone 103 is more thorough during this process.

[0049] Alternatively, please see Figure 4 In the third embodiment, a through pipe 22 is provided on the partition 2, which connects both sides of the partition 2 to form a water-passing structure. The through pipe 22 has an L-shaped structure as a bend 221. Thus, the through pipe 22 with the bend makes the waterway from the inlet section 101 to the outlet section 102 bend, thereby preventing the disturbance in the water in the outlet section 102 from affecting the water in the outlet section 102 to a certain extent.

[0050] It is understood that in this embodiment, the water passage hole 21 and the water passage pipe 22 coexist and together form a water passage structure.

[0051] In some embodiments, the water passage structure has a flared structure from one side of the water inlet portion 101 to one side of the water outlet portion 102.

[0052] Please see Figure 5In this fourth embodiment, a partition 2 is provided inside the container body 1, and a water passage hole 21 on the partition 2 forms a water passage structure. When new water is introduced into the water inlet portion 101 of the water cavity 10 through the water inlet 11, and the newly introduced water flows to the water outlet portion 102 of the water cavity 10 through the water passage structure on the partition 2, in order to further reduce the disturbance of the newly introduced water to the water in the water outlet portion 102, the water passage hole 21 is configured to have a flared structure from one side of the water inlet portion 101 to one side of the water outlet portion 102. In this way, when the newly introduced water flows into the water in the water outlet portion 102 through the water passage hole 21, the water flow through the water passage hole 21 is easily dispersed due to the flared structure of the water passage hole 21, avoiding the disturbance of the water in the water outlet portion 102 by the newly introduced water flowing out of the water passage structure, thereby making the temperature distribution of the water in the water outlet structure more stable.

[0053] In some embodiments, the container body 1 is connected to a guide member 4 extending into the container body 1 at the side of the water inlet 11 near the water outlet 102, and the guide member 4 is inclined in the container body 1 toward the side away from the water outlet 102.

[0054] Please see Figure 6 As a fifth embodiment, in this embodiment, the guide member 4 is connected to the upper end of the inner wall of the container body 1, close to the side of the water inlet 11 near the water outlet 102, and the lower end extends in the water inlet 101 of the water cavity 10. The extension direction of the guide member 4 is biased towards the side away from the water outlet 102.

[0055] In practical applications, when new water is introduced into the water chamber 10 through the inlet 11, the water in the inlet section 101 mixes with the newly introduced water, thereby buffering the flow of the newly introduced water and exchanging heat with it. A guide member 4 is installed inside the container body 1. The upper end of the guide member 4 is connected to the inner wall of the container body 1 near the inlet 11, and the lower end extends into the container body 1. It is inclined towards the side of the container body 1 away from the outlet section 102. That is, within the inlet section 101, the guide member 4 can guide the newly introduced water flow from the inlet 11 away from the outlet section 102, making the newly introduced water farther from the outlet section 102 and less likely to disturb the water flow in the outlet section 102. Furthermore, before the newly introduced water flows through the partition 2, it can exchange heat more fully with the water in the inlet section 101.

[0056] Understandably, in some embodiments, the lower end of the guide member 4 may have an end face so that the water flow can be more dispersed on its end face as the new input water is guided away from the outlet portion 102 by the guide member 4.

[0057] In some embodiments, the inlet 11 is located at or near the upper end of the container body 1, and the outlet 12 is located at or near the lower end of the container body 1.

[0058] Please see Figure 1 In this embodiment, the water outlet 12 is located at the lower left end of the side wall of the container body 1.

[0059] In order to make the water newly entering the water chamber 10 from the inlet 11 mix more evenly with the water in the water chamber 10 when it passes through the inlet section 101 to the outlet section 102 and then exits through the outlet 12, the inlet 11 can be set away from the outlet 12. The inlet 11 is set on the right side of the upper wall of the container body 1, so that the water newly entering from the inlet 11 can have a longer flow path distance before reaching the outlet 12.

[0060] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the inlet 11 is located at the upper end of the container body 1. Thus, in some practical applications, when the water storage container 100 is installed in the water purifier, the container body 1 can be located at the lower end of the water purifier. The inlet 11 at the upper end of the container body 1 allows the container body 1 to easily receive water flowing down from the upper end of the water purifier. For example, when water filtered by the filter element located at the upper end of the water purifier flows into the container body 1 from above, it can flow into the water chamber 10 through the inlet 11. In this way, the water storage container 100 can be installed in the water purifier with a more reasonable layout structure, which facilitates the installation of the filter element at the upper end of the water purifier (for example, since the upper end of the water purifier is usually easy to access and operate manually, the filter element structure is located at the upper end of the water purifier to facilitate the replacement of the filter element).

[0061] In some embodiments, the container body 1 is provided with a refrigeration device 5, which is disposed on the outer side or bottom surface of the container body 1 corresponding to the water outlet portion 102. This cools the water in the water cavity 10 inside the container body 1.

[0062] The partition 2 divides the water chamber 10 into an inlet section 101 and an outlet section 102. The water in the outlet section 102 is closer to the outlet 12 than the inlet section 101. Therefore, the refrigeration device 5 is set to correspond to the outlet section 102, so that the refrigeration device 5 has a higher refrigeration efficiency for the water in the outlet section 102, and it is convenient for the outlet 12 to output cold water.

[0063] Since the water in the outlet section 102 is more stable than the water in the inlet section 101, and stable water is conducive to measuring the overall temperature, when cooling the water in the outlet section 102, the temperature sensor can be set in the outlet section 102 or on the outer wall of the container body 1 corresponding to the outlet section 102, so as to accurately measure the temperature of the water output from the outlet 12.

[0064] More specifically, the refrigeration equipment 5 can be placed close to the water outlet 12 so that the water outlet 12 can prioritize the output of cold water that has been cooled more thoroughly when it is discharging water.

[0065] It is understandable that the refrigeration device 5 can be a semiconductor refrigeration module.

[0066] It is understandable that an exhaust port can be provided above the container body 1 to connect to the water outlet section 102, so that when the water in the water inlet section 101 flows to the water outlet section 102, the air in the water outlet section 102 can flow out smoothly.

[0067] Secondly, please refer to Figure 7 As a sixth embodiment, the present invention also provides a water treatment device 110, including a water storage container 100 as described in the first aspect above. The water storage container 100 is connected to the water treatment host 111, and the water treatment host 111 has a water outlet path communicating with the water outlet 12, and the water outlet path is provided with a pump body.

[0068] In the water treatment device 110, a filter element 112 and other structures can be installed above the water storage container 100. The filter element 112 is arranged vertically, with its outlet facing downwards, facilitating the input of the water purified by the filter element 112 into the container body 1 from above. The water outlet of the water treatment unit 111 is connected to the outlet 12, and a pump body is installed on the water outlet, allowing water to be transported from the outlet 12 to the water outlet of the water treatment unit 111, and then output to the water outlet of the water treatment unit 111, and finally output to the outside.

[0069] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water storage container for a water treatment device, characterized in that, The container includes a main body, inside which a water cavity for holding water is formed. The main body has an inlet and an outlet, and the water cavity is connected to the outside through the inlet and the outlet. A partition is provided inside the main body to divide the water cavity into an inlet section and an outlet section. The partition has a water-passing structure to allow the inlet section and the outlet section to communicate with each other. The inlet is connected to the inlet section, and the outlet is connected to the outlet section.

2. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The partition plate is provided with water passage holes to form the water passage structure; The container body is provided with an installation structure for mounting the partition.

3. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting structure is a protrusion on the inner wall of the container body, and the mounting structure is located on both sides of the partition to clamp the partition; Alternatively, the installation structure is a groove provided on the inner wall of the container body, and the partition is engaged in the groove; Alternatively, the mounting structure may be a protrusion on the inner wall of the container body, and the edge of the partition may have a corresponding groove for the protrusion.

4. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The partition is provided with multiple layers, and a buffer water zone is formed between adjacent partitions.

5. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The partition is provided with a pipe connecting the water inlet and the water outlet to form the water passage structure, and the pipe has a bend.

6. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The water passage structure has a flared shape from one side of the water inlet section to one side of the water outlet section.

7. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The container body is connected to a guide member extending into the container body on the side of the inlet away from the outlet, and the guide member is inclined in the container body towards the side away from the outlet.

8. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The water inlet is located at or near the upper end of the container body, and the water outlet is located at or near the lower end of the container body.

9. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The container body is equipped with a refrigeration device, which is located on the outer side of the container body corresponding to the water outlet and close to the water outlet.

10. A water treatment device, characterized in that, The device includes a water treatment unit and a water storage container as described in any one of claims 1-9, the water storage container being connected to the water treatment unit, and the water treatment unit having a water outlet path communicating with the water outlet, the water outlet path being provided with a pump body.

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