A water dispensing apparatus incorporating a power supply control interface

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of integrated power supply control interface's drinking water equipment, belong to domestic appliance technical field.The utility model includes middle frame and the bottom plate of the middle frame bottom, middle frame is the support frame of drinking water equipment, water outlet box, cold canister and instant heating body are set on this middle frame;Bottom plate is equipped with interface setting area, this interface setting area is concentratedly set: signal interface, connect data line, for realizing signal transmission with external device;Power input interface, provide power input for drinking water equipment;Power output socket, external output alternating current to drive external device.The utility model directly supplies power for external device by power output socket, avoid multiple equipment independent electricity connection, improve the installation confusion and electric leakage risk caused by multiple equipment cable winding;Signal interface makes drinking water equipment as host to send synchronous control instruction to external device, solve control delay and energy waste problem.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a drinking water device with an integrated power supply control interface. Background Technology

[0002] As an indispensable infrastructure in modern life and work, drinking water equipment has evolved from traditional models that connect to bottled water to today's smart models that connect directly to tap water. Drinking water equipment is no longer a simple "water boiling tool," but a silent health steward in modern life.

[0003] With the popularization of the concept of healthy drinking water, water dispensers (such as water purifiers) have gradually evolved from operating independently to being used in conjunction with external devices (such as water purifiers and coffee machines). However, traditional solutions require water dispensers and their external devices to operate independently with separate power supplies and control systems, leading to asynchronous control. In addition, the loose layout of water and power interfaces in existing equipment also increases the complexity of installation when connecting external devices to the water dispenser. Utility Model Content

[0004] 1. Technical problem to be solved by the utility model In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a drinking water device with an integrated power supply control interface. The drinking water device integrates a power interface in the interface setting area, and directly supplies power to external devices (such as water purifiers) through a power output socket, avoiding multiple devices being connected to power independently; the signal interface enables the drinking water device to send synchronous control commands to external devices as a host, solving the problems of control delay and energy waste.

[0005] 2. Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: This utility model discloses a water drinking device with an integrated power supply control interface, including a middle frame and a base plate disposed at the bottom of the middle frame. The middle frame is the supporting frame of the water drinking device, and the water outlet box, cold tank and instant heating element are disposed on the middle frame. A valve assembly area is provided on the side of the middle frame, which is used to centrally install water circuit control valve assemblies. The base plate is provided with an interface setting area, which centrally houses: Signal interface, connecting data cable, used for signal transmission with external devices; Power input interface, providing power input to the water dispenser; A power output socket that outputs AC power to drive external devices.

[0006] Furthermore, the signal interface is connected to an external device via a data cable to enable synchronous control of the water dispenser as a host device.

[0007] Furthermore, after the power input interface is connected to 220V AC power, two outputs are connected in parallel through the internal circuit board of the water dispenser. The first output is connected to a transformer module to convert the 220V AC power into low-voltage DC power to power the internal components of the water dispenser. The second output is connected directly to the power output socket through a converter interface, so that the power output socket outputs 220V AC power without voltage conversion.

[0008] Furthermore, when the water dispenser and the external device are assembled side by side, the power input terminal of the external device is connected to the power output socket of the water dispenser, and the power output socket supplies power to the external device; when the water dispenser and the external device are set up separately, the external device is independently connected to an external power source.

[0009] Furthermore, the power output socket is provided with a flip-up protective cover on the outside, which is used to close the power output socket port when not in use.

[0010] Furthermore, the interface setting area is provided with at least one waterway interface for waterway connection with external devices; The interface area is separated from the water interface, power input interface, and power output socket into an independent area by vertical partitions, forming a waterproof barrier.

[0011] Furthermore, the partition has sunken troughs on both sides, with signal interfaces, power input interfaces, and power output sockets correspondingly located in the troughs. The troughs are configured to extend the straight-line distance between the signal interfaces, power input interfaces, power output sockets, and water interfaces. The troughs and the partition together form a double waterproof barrier.

[0012] Furthermore, the signal interface is configured to be located in the same independent area as the water interface, and the signal interface is separated from the power input interface and power output socket by a partition.

[0013] Furthermore, the interface setting area is provided with an inspection cover. After the inspection cover is removed, the side opening of the interface setting area is exposed, and the water interface, signal interface, and power output socket directly extend laterally to connect with the corresponding interface of the external device.

[0014] 3. Beneficial effects Compared with existing known technologies, the technical solution provided by this utility model has the following significant advantages: (1) This utility model discloses a water dispenser with an integrated power supply and control interface. The power output socket and signal interface are centrally located in the interface area on the base plate, facilitating the collaborative operation of multiple devices. Specifically, the power output socket allows external devices (such as water purifiers) to directly obtain power without independent connection; simultaneously, the signal interface connects to external devices via data cables, enabling the water dispenser to actively send control commands (such as filter flushing and flow regulation) as the host, coordinating the working status of external devices. The power output socket eliminates cable redundancy and leakage risks caused by independent power connections for multiple devices, especially simplifying power supply lines in side-by-side assembly scenarios; the synchronous command transmission of the signal interface solves the operational delay and energy waste problems inherent in traditional independent control (such as the water purifier continuing to produce water when the water dispenser is in standby mode). Through the integrated "power supply + communication" interface, the water dispenser becomes the power supply and control center for external devices, greatly improving the user experience.

[0015] (2) The water supply device with integrated power supply control interface of this utility model also centrally sets the water interface in the interface setting area. The water interface, power output socket and signal interface are all centrally set in one area, avoiding the complex assembly and cable tangling problems caused by the dispersed interfaces in the traditional solution. Moreover, this utility model separates the water interface and power output socket to an independent area by using a vertical partition, and uses a sink to extend the straight distance between the water and electricity interfaces, forming a double waterproof barrier and eliminating the risk of leakage. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drinking water equipment described in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the base plate structure of the drinking water equipment described in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-tipping support structure of the drinking water equipment described in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support plate described in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the anti-tipping support structure of the drinking water equipment described in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-tilting support assembly described in Embodiment 3 of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-tipping support structure of the drinking water equipment described in Embodiment 3 of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a bottom view of the anti-tipping support structure of the drinking water equipment described in Embodiment 3 of this utility model; Figure 9(a) and (b) are schematic diagrams of the positioning card in this utility model from different perspectives; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the interface setting area described in this utility model; Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure with the inspection cover removed from the interface setting area; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inspection cover described in this utility model; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the layout of the three wiring channels from a side view of the drinking water equipment of this utility model; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the wiring channel layout from another perspective of the drinking water equipment of this utility model; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drinking water device in another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom view of the drinking water device in another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of power supply from the drinking water equipment to the water purification equipment in this utility model. Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the wastewater discharged from the drinking water equipment of this utility model via the water purification equipment.

[0017] Explanation of the labels in the diagram: 1. Middle frame; 2. Water outlet box; 3. Water receiving box; 4. Valve assembly area; 5. Cold tank; 6. Instantaneous heating element; 7. Interface setting area; 71. Water interface; 72. Signal interface; 73. Power input interface; 74. Power output socket; 741. Protective cover; 75. Partition; 76. Recess; 77. Cable guide plate; 771. Limiting plate; 78. First latch; 79. Inspection cover; 791. Second latch; 792. Anti-loosening protrusion; 8. Base plate; 81. Mounting hole A; 82. Mounting hole B; 83. Locating pin; 84. Mounting hole C; 85. Guide groove; 86. Mounting hole D; 87. Drain hole; 88. Mounting groove; 89. Partition plate; 9. Support plate; 91. Positioning hole; 92. Support fixing hole; 93. Clearance hole; 10. Anti-tilting support assembly; 101. Positioning stud; 1011. Wire passage; 102. First pressure plate; 1021. First screw hole; 103. Second pressure plate; 1031. Second screw hole; 11. Locating nut; 12. Positioning clip; 121. Clip fixing hole; 122. Side pressing component; 123. Clip protrusion; 124. Clip groove; 13. Shock-absorbing pad; 14. Drain plug; Ⅰ. Lateral cabling channel; Ⅱ. Backward cabling channel; Ⅲ. Downward cabling channel. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (the posture of the drinking water device when it is in normal use in this utility model). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0020] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0021] Example 1 This embodiment of a water dispenser with an integrated power supply control interface includes a middle frame 1, a water outlet box 2, a water receiving box 3, a valve group setting area 4, a cold tank 5, and an instant heating element 6; the outer shell structure of the water dispenser mainly serves physical protection and aesthetic decoration, and is omitted from the drawings.

[0022] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 13The middle frame 1, as the core support frame of the water dispenser, firstly serves as the main structural body of the entire unit, providing a stable installation foundation for core components such as the water outlet box 2, valve assembly area 4, cold tank 5, and instant heating element 6. Secondly, the middle frame 1 has a dedicated valve assembly area 4 on its side for centralized installation of water circuit control valves, enabling precise water circuit control. Simultaneously, the top of the middle frame 1 is movably connected to the retractable water outlet box 2. The overall design of the middle frame 1 ensures a reasonable layout of the various functional modules while also distributing the vibration and load during equipment operation.

[0023] Combination Figure 15 The water outlet box 2, as the core water outlet component of the drinking water device, is located on the top of the middle frame 1 and on one side of the length direction of the middle frame 1. When not in use, the water outlet box 2 can be retracted into the drinking water device. When in use, the water outlet box 2 can be extended to meet the user's water dispensing needs.

[0024] Combination Figure 15 The water receiving box 3, as the receiving component of the drinking water equipment, adopts a magnetic connection. The water receiving box 3 can be quickly assembled and disassembled by the built-in magnet and the corresponding magnet at the bottom of the middle frame 1. Its position is always directly below the water outlet box 2.

[0025] The valve assembly area 4 centrally houses water circuit control components such as solenoid valves and flow sensors. Optimized spatial layout allows for a compact arrangement of various valve bodies, saving internal space and facilitating maintenance. The valve assembly area 4 connects to the inlet and outlet of the cold tank 5 and the instantaneous heating element 6 via interfaces, enabling switching between hot and cold water circuits and flow regulation. This centralized layout not only simplifies the water system assembly process but also ensures the coordinated operation of all control valves, providing reliable water flow control for the drinking water equipment.

[0026] Combination Figure 14 The cold water tank 5 is located inside the rear side of the middle frame 1. Controlled by the valve assembly area 4, the cold water tank 5 complements the instantaneous heating element 6 in water supply. When the user selects cold water, the water flows through the cold water tank 5 and is cooled before being output. When the user selects hot water, the water flows through the instantaneous heating element 6 and is heated before being output. The instantaneous heating element 6 adopts a high-efficiency heating tube structure and is located on the side of the middle frame 1. In this embodiment, the instantaneous heating element 6 and the valve assembly area 4 are respectively located on both sides of the middle frame 1. This design avoids heat conduction through physical separation and maintains efficient connection of the water system through the frame structure of the middle frame 1.

[0027] It is worth noting that the drinking device features a slim design and is equipped with a retractable water outlet box 2 to address the risk of tipping caused by the slim design and dynamic operation of the water spout. This invention improves the structure of the base plate 8 to create an anti-tipping fixing mechanism suitable for different usage scenarios. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first anti-tipping fixing mechanism will be introduced first.

[0028] Combination Figure 1 The drinking water device has a base plate 8 directly below the middle frame 1, and its edge contour perfectly matches the bottom of the middle frame 1. The base plate 8 serves as the basic load-bearing component of the drinking water device, forming the supporting base of the entire machine. See also... Figure 2 Six mounting holes A81 are arranged along the length of the base plate 8, through which the base plate 8 and the middle frame 1 are bolted together. Four mounting holes A81 located at the four corners of the base plate 8 are directly set inside the mounting groove 88, whose recessed structure provides installation space for the shock-absorbing pad 13. The mounting holes B82 and C84 located on the two side edges of the base plate 8 constitute anti-tipping anchor points. Figure 2 It can be seen that two mounting holes B82 and C84 are symmetrically opened along the width direction of the base plate 8. The anti-tipping fixation of the drinking water equipment is achieved by screwing the bolts through the table into these two sets of four mounting holes. This is the first anti-tipping fixation mechanism.

[0029] Example 2 Combination Figures 3-5 The basic structure of the drinking water equipment in this embodiment is the same as that in Embodiment 1. The drinking water equipment can be secured using a second anti-tipping fixing mechanism. Specifically: The second anti-tipping fixing mechanism is achieved through support plate 9, see [link / reference] Figure 4 The support plate 9 is a long strip-shaped component, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the base plate 8 along the width direction of the drinking water equipment. Positioning holes 91 and support fixing holes 92 are formed on its surface. Positioning pins 83 on the base plate 8 are inserted into the positioning holes 91 to achieve radial positioning and prevent rotation of the support plate 9. Simultaneously, bolts pass through the support fixing holes 92 and lock it into the mounting holes B82 of the base plate 8. When the equipment is placed on the table, the support plate 9 extends outwards to provide support, increasing the contact area between the equipment and the table and preventing the risk of the thin, lightweight machine tipping over.

[0030] It is worth noting that the support plate 9 in this embodiment also has a dual function. When the drinking water equipment needs to be connected to external devices, such as water purifiers or water tanks, one of the support plates 9 can be disassembled and moved to the mounting hole C84 in the middle of the base plate 8 for fixing (see...). Figure 5 At this point, one end of each of the two support plates 9 is fixed to the water supply equipment through mounting holes B82 and C84, respectively, while the other end extends out of the edge of the equipment as a connecting base to fix the water purifier or water tank. The connection between adjacent devices is achieved through the support fixing holes 92. This "one plate for two uses" design not only solves the risk of tipping over the thin and light body, but also eliminates the need for additional connecting accessories, significantly improving the flexibility of equipment combination.

[0031] A circular clearance hole 93 is provided at the end of the support plate 9 near the inner side of the drinking water device (see...). Figure 4The clearance hole 93 fits with the outer diameter of the mounting groove 88. When the support plate 9 is inserted into the outer edge of the mounting groove 88 of the base plate 8, the insertion angle of the support plate 9 is automatically corrected during assembly due to the constraint effect of the hole wall of the clearance hole 93 and the mounting groove 88. At the same time, it ensures that the support fixing hole 92 of the support plate 9 and the mounting hole B82 of the base plate 8 are quickly aligned.

[0032] Example 3 Combination Figures 6-8 The basic structure of the drinking water equipment in this embodiment is the same as that in Embodiment 1. The drinking water equipment can be secured using a third anti-tipping fixing mechanism. Specifically: The third anti-tipping fixing mechanism is achieved through the anti-tipping support component 10, see [link / reference] Figure 6 The anti-tipping support assembly 10 includes a positioning stud 101, a first pressure plate 102, and a second pressure plate 103. The positioning stud 101 is vertically fixed to the base plate 8 at the rear of the water dispenser, and a through-type cable passage 1011 is formed inside its body. The first pressure plate 102 is fixed to the mounting hole C84 in the base plate 8 through a first screw hole 1021, and the second pressure plate 103 is fixed to the mounting hole D86 in the base plate 8 through a second screw hole 1031. When the device is placed on a tabletop, a hole can be made in the tabletop, and the positioning stud 101 passes through the hole in the tabletop. The positioning nut 11 is screwed into the positioning stud 101 from below the tabletop, and the locking force is generated by the thread engagement, forming an anti-tipping fixation for the water dispenser. This fixing method firstly utilizes the tabletop as a force-bearing point to resist the risk of tipping. Secondly, through concealed installation (the positioning stud 101 and the positioning nut 11 are completely submerged under the tabletop), the components are not exposed, maintaining the simple appearance of the device. More importantly, the power cord, data cable and water pipe of the water dispenser can be directly passed through the cable passage 1011 of the positioning stud 101 downwards, which not only avoids the cables being exposed and affecting the aesthetics, but also forms a hidden downward wiring channel III, which improves the neatness of the wiring on the back of the equipment and significantly optimizes the space utilization of the water dispenser.

[0033] It is worth noting that this utility model improves the structure of the base plate 8 to form the triple anti-tipping fixing mechanism described in Embodiments 1-3. Users can flexibly choose according to the installation conditions: if the customer refuses to drill holes in the tabletop, the second type of support plate 9 is used to extend the anti-tipping solution. The support plate 9 is fixed to both sides of the base plate 8 through the support fixing holes 92. The contact area is increased by utilizing the extended structure of the support plate 9, and zero-hole anti-tipping is achieved entirely by relying on the physical lever principle; if the customer accepts four small holes in the tabletop, the first type of bolt through anchoring solution can be selected. The equipment is locked to the tabletop by bolts through the mounting holes B82 and C84; if the customer accepts a single through hole in the tabletop and needs to hide power cables, data cables, and water pipes, the third type of anti-tipping support component 10 solution is used. The power cables, data cables, and water pipes are hidden downwards through the cable passage 1011. At the same time, the positioning nut 11 and the positioning stud 101 are used to lock and fix them, simultaneously solving the wiring and anti-tipping requirements. The three mechanisms can be quickly switched through the standardized holes in the base plate 8, and the support plate 9 and the positioning stud 101 can be used together to form a composite anti-tilt system (see...). Figure 15 and Figure 16 ), to adapt to more scenario needs.

[0034] Example 4 Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 This embodiment of a water dispenser with an integrated power supply control interface has an interface setting area 7 at its bottom, which centrally integrates water circuit, power, and data interfaces. Specifically: The interface area 7 includes a water interface 71, a signal interface 72, a power input interface 73, a power output socket 74, a partition 75, a recess 76, a cable guide plate 77, a first clip 78, and a maintenance cover 79. Wherein: At least one water inlet 71 is provided for the water inlet of the drinking water equipment. This inlet can be directly connected to the water source output of various external devices, such as the pure water outlet of a water purifier or the outlet of a pure water tank. A standardized thread enables quick connection, ensuring the drinking water equipment can flexibly adapt to different water supply scenarios. Specifically, in this embodiment, two water inlets 71 are provided: one as the water inlet and the other as the wastewater outlet. Both water inlets 71 adopt a standardized thread design, supporting connection with a Y-type three-way valve for easy switching of water flow direction. Two ports of the Y-type three-way valve are connected to the two water inlets 71 respectively, and the remaining port is connected to the internal water circuit of the drinking water equipment to supply water to the internal cold tank 5 and the instant heating element 6.

[0035] Combination Figure 18The wastewater discharge interface in this embodiment primarily functions when the drinking water equipment is connected to an external water purifier. For example, when the drinking water equipment is connected to an external water purifier, the pure water outlet of the water purifier is connected to the inlet of the drinking water equipment. The pure water purified by the filter cartridge of the water purifier flows into the drinking water equipment through the inlet. The wastewater discharge interface of the drinking water equipment is connected to the wastewater pipeline of the water purifier. Firstly, when the equipment is first put into use, a large amount of wastewater generated by rinsing the filter cartridge of the water purifier can flow into the wastewater pipeline of the water purifier through the wastewater discharge interface of the drinking water equipment and be discharged through the wastewater outlet of the water purifier. Secondly, when the water purifier is placed under the sink and the drinking water equipment is located on the countertop, the connecting pipe between the water purifier and the drinking water equipment is relatively long. When the equipment is not used for a long time, stagnant water will accumulate in the connecting pipe. The program can periodically or manually activate the drainage mode to allow the stagnant water in the connecting pipe to flow into the wastewater pipeline of the water purifier through the wastewater discharge interface and be discharged through the wastewater outlet of the water purifier.

[0036] As can be seen, the wastewater discharge interface set in interface setting area 7 in this embodiment serves as a connection hub for the coordinated operation of drinking water equipment and water purification equipment. It unifies the highly polluted wastewater from the first flushing of the filter element and the stagnant water retained in long-distance pipelines into the dedicated wastewater pipeline preset by the water purification equipment, so that the two types of wastewater are discharged centrally through a single channel, reducing the number of openings in the equipment and improving the cleanliness of the countertop.

[0037] The signal interface 72 is used for data cable connection. When an external device, such as a water purifier, is connected to the water drinking device, the water drinking device acts as the host and sends control commands to the water purifier through the signal interface 72, such as triggering filter flushing or adjusting water flow. The water purifier responds to the commands and performs the actions.

[0038] The power input interface 73 is the main power interface for supplying power to the water drinking equipment.

[0039] The power output socket 74 serves as the interface for supplying power to the water dispenser. When the water dispenser and water purifier are assembled side by side, the power output socket 74 directly supplies power to the water purifier, replacing the traditional independent power connection mode for both devices. This reduces additional wiring complexity and makes the water dispenser a "power source" for the water purifier. When the water dispenser and water purifier are installed separately (water purifier under the sink + water dispenser on the countertop), the power output socket 74 can be left unused but can be completely sealed by the access cover 79, without compromising the appearance.

[0040] See Figure 17The reason why this embodiment can make the drinking water equipment a "power source" for the water purification equipment is that when the power input interface 73 is connected to 220V AC power, this embodiment is designed to connect two outputs in parallel through the internal circuit board of the drinking water equipment. The first output is reduced to low-voltage DC power by the transformer module to power the core components such as the cold tank 5 and the instant heating element 6. The second output is to directly connect the 220V AC power to the power output socket 74 through the conversion interface. The so-called conversion interface only changes the direction of current transmission and does not change the voltage in any way, so that the power output socket 74 outputs 220V standard AC power.

[0041] The partition 75 and the settling tank 76 form a leakage protection structure within the interface area 7. Specifically, the water interface 71 is subjected to high water pressure when connected to an external pipe; if the seal fails, water will spray out. The centralized design of the water, power, and data interfaces in the interface area 7 results in close proximity between the water and power interfaces. In particular, the power output socket 74 outputs 220V AC power, which is prone to leakage if it comes into contact with water. Therefore, in this embodiment, the partition 75 is vertically fixed between the water interface 71 and the power interface, dividing the area into two zones. The water interface 71 is placed in one zone, and the power input interface 73 and power output socket 74 are placed in the other zone. The partition 75 prevents water from spreading.

[0042] See Figure 10 and Figure 11 Since signal interface 72 is a low-voltage interface specifically designed for transmitting low-voltage signals, its voltage level is far below the safety threshold, posing no risk of leakage. Therefore, even accidental contact with a small amount of water will not cause electrical faults or safety hazards. Thus, signal interface 72 can be located in the same area as power input interface 73 and power output socket 74, or it can be located in the same area as water interface 71. In this embodiment, considering the layout of interface area 7, signal interface 72 is separated from power input interface 73 and power output socket 74 by partition 75.

[0043] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the areas on both sides of the partition 75 are sunken to form a sinkhole 76. The combination of the partition 75 and the sinkhole 76 forms a double waterproof barrier, which extends the straight-line distance from the power output socket 74 to the water interface 71. Figure 11 The structure of the interface setting area 7 without the access cover 79 is shown, clearly revealing the layout of the recess 76 and the partition 75. This design ensures absolute safety through physical isolation even if the protective cover 741 fails to provide waterproofing.

[0044] The cable guide plate 77, with a limiting plate 771, is designed to allow power cables and data cables to bend naturally during lateral cabling, preventing twisting. The limiting plate 771 confines the cables within a pre-set channel, preventing cable displacement caused by vibration during equipment operation and ensuring that cables leading from the interface setting area 7 are neatly arranged, significantly improving aesthetics and cabling reliability.

[0045] Figure 12 The structure of the inspection cover 79 is shown. The inspection cover 79 includes a second latch 791 and an anti-loosening protrusion 792. Correspondingly, a first latch 78 is provided on the side wall of the interface setting area 7. The inspection cover 79 is detachably connected via the first latch 78 and the second latch 791. The anti-loosening protrusion 792 ensures that the inspection cover 79 does not loosen when the equipment vibrates. The inspection cover 79 covers the entire interface setting area 7 from the side of the water dispenser, facilitating quick opening for maintenance or interface replacement (such as cleaning water inlets or inspecting cables).

[0046] The interface settings area design in this embodiment addresses key issues in the installation, use, and maintenance of drinking water equipment, as detailed below: Two water inlets 71 connect to Y-type three-way valves, simplifying water circuit configuration (e.g., for wastewater discharge or pipe flushing). A signal interface 72 ensures data communication with the water purification equipment, while a power output socket 74 supports powering external water purification equipment, reducing additional power cables and simplifying multi-device integration. The design of the partition 75 and the settling tank 76 significantly reduces the risk of electrical leakage due to water leakage. Cable guide plates 77 and limit plates 771 guide cables to extend neatly from the side, avoiding exposed and messy cables. The removable design of the access cover 79 allows quick access to the interface setting area 7 for convenient daily maintenance.

[0047] Example 5 Combination Figure 13 and Figure 14 To address different installation scenarios and avoid the unsightly appearance of exposed water pipes, power cords, and data cables, the drinking water equipment in this embodiment also features a structural improvement to the base plate 8, implementing a three-way wiring channel design: lateral wiring channel I, rear wiring channel II, and downward wiring channel III. The structural design of each of the three wiring channels is described in detail below: The lateral cabling channel I is the lateral cable outlet directly exposed after the inspection cover 79 of the interface setting area 7 is removed. This outlet allows power cables, data cables, and water pipes to pass through directly laterally. The cable guide plate 77 installed within the interface setting area 7 constrains the curvature of the power cables and data cables before they pass through the water dispenser from the side, ensuring that the cables leading out from the interface setting area 7 are neatly arranged, improving aesthetics and cabling reliability.

[0048] The aforementioned backward wiring channel II is achieved through the coordinated operation of the base plate 8 and the anti-tilt support assembly 10. (See attached image) Figure 2 The base plate 8 has an opening on one side wall of the interface area 7. Starting from this opening, a longitudinal through groove is formed along the length of the base plate 8, extending to the rear end of the base plate 8 (i.e., the rear end of the drinking water device). A partition plate 89 is provided in the longitudinal through groove, dividing it into multiple independent guide grooves 85. The number of guide grooves 85 can be specifically set according to actual needs. In this embodiment, the longitudinal through groove is divided into four independent guide grooves 85 corresponding to the power line, data line, water inlet pipe, and wastewater drain pipe, respectively. The ends of the guide grooves 85 lead directly to the rear end of the drinking water device, forming four exposed openings (see...). Figure 14 ).

[0049] Combination Figure 8 When the anti-tilting support assembly 10 is used for tabletop fixing, the first pressure plate 102 is fixed to the mounting hole C84 of the base plate 8 through the first screw hole 1021, and the second pressure plate 103 is fixed to the mounting hole D86 of the base plate 8 through the second screw hole 1031. The second pressure plate 103 extends longitudinally and is locked to the bottom of the drinking water equipment to form a bottom support, restricting the cable to extend backward only within the corresponding guide groove 85, thus eliminating the risk of cable sagging and bending.

[0050] Combination Figure 5 As shown in Figure 9, when the anti-tilting support assembly 10 is not used for tabletop fixing, the positioning clip 12 can be used instead for cable positioning. The positioning clip 12 includes a fixing hole 121 and side pressure members 122 disposed on both sides of the fixing hole 121. The fixing hole 121 is bolted to the mounting hole D86 of the base plate 8, and the side pressure members 122 form a bottom support, constraining the cable to extend backward only within the corresponding guide groove 85, eliminating the risk of cable sagging and bending.

[0051] The side pressure member 122 can be provided with a locking protrusion 123 and a locking groove 124 as shown in Figure 9(b). The main function of the locking protrusion 123 is to lock the cable between the cable and the side wall of the guide groove 85 when the width of the guide groove 85 is greater than the cable diameter, so as to fix the cable and prevent it from moving too much. The locking groove 124 forms a semi-closed cavity on the side wall of the side pressure member 122. When the cable diameter is large, it cooperates with the guide groove 85 to form a larger cavity channel, so as to facilitate the restraint of the cable to pass along the preset path.

[0052] The core of the downward wiring channel III lies in the innovative design of the anti-tilting support component 10. Its positioning stud 101 is vertically fixed on the base plate 8 at the rear of the water drinking equipment. A through-type cable passage 1011 is opened inside the stud, which allows power cables, data cables and water pipes to pass directly downward.

[0053] When the water dispenser is placed on the countertop, the positioning stud 101 is inserted through the hole in the countertop, and together with the first pressure plate 102 and the second pressure plate 103, it unfolds to support the bottom of the water dispenser. At the same time, the positioning nut 11 is screwed in from below to lock it. The power cord, data cord, and water pipe leading out from the interface setting area 7 first extend backward through the guide groove 85, and then the cables are naturally guided into the cable passage 1011. This concealed design not only significantly improves the neatness and aesthetics of the water dispenser's wiring and optimizes space utilization by avoiding exposed cables, but also simultaneously achieves anti-tipping and fixing functions, reduces maintenance needs, and enhances overall safety. This downward wiring passage III is particularly suitable for scenarios where water purifiers are installed under the sink and water dispensers are placed on the countertop.

[0054] It is worth noting that in the base plate 8 structure of the water dispenser, a dedicated drain hole 87 is provided corresponding to the drain outlet at the bottom of the cold tank 5. This drain hole 87 is designed to address the issue of stagnant water accumulating in the cold tank 5 if it is not used for a long time. Under normal conditions, a drain plug 14 can be installed at the drain hole 87 to block the drain outlet at the bottom of the cold tank 5, creating a seal inside the cold tank 5 and effectively preventing water leakage, thus ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the equipment during daily operation. Alternatively, a drain hose can be connected to the drain hole 87 at the bottom of the cold tank 5. This hose can also extend out of the water dispenser through any of the three-way wiring channels to drain stagnant water from the cold tank 5.

[0055] This embodiment of the water dispenser significantly improves installation flexibility and spatial adaptability through its three wiring channels. Lateral wiring channel I allows power cables, data cables, and water pipes to pass through the side of the interface area 7, suitable for scenarios where the water dispenser and water purifier are assembled side-by-side. The power cables, data cables, and water pipes of the water dispenser can connect to the corresponding interfaces of the water purifier via the shortest path. Rear wiring channel II forms an independent guide groove 85 through the partition plate 89 of the base plate 8, naturally guiding and concealing cables along the rear side of the device, especially suitable for scenarios where the back of the device is against a wall. Downward wiring channel III achieves vertical cable routing through the cable passage 1011 of the anti-tipping support component 10. When the under-sink water purifier and countertop water dispenser are combined, all connecting pipes are completely hidden through the countertop openings, simultaneously solving the problems of tipping and messy wiring. These three wiring channels allow users to choose freely, greatly improving the user experience.

[0056] It is worth noting that in the above embodiments, when the drinking water equipment is connected to other devices, water purification equipment is mainly used as a typical example. In fact, the compatibility of the drinking water equipment of this utility model is far from limited to water purification equipment. The drinking water equipment can flexibly adapt to the collaborative needs of various small household appliances through the standardized water circuit interface 71, signal interface 72 and 220V power output socket 74 in the interface setting area 7, such as coffee machines, beverage machines, tea machines, milk makers, humidifiers, etc. The connection methods between the drinking water equipment and external devices can be freely combined, such as fixing the external devices and the drinking water equipment side by side, or connecting the drinking water equipment and external devices through pipes to form a separate design.

[0057] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A drinking water device with an integrated power supply control interface, comprising a middle frame (1) and a base plate (8) disposed at the bottom of the middle frame (1), wherein the middle frame (1) is a supporting frame for the drinking water device; characterized in that: The base plate (8) is provided with an interface setting area (7), which is centrally located as follows: Signal interface (72), connected to data cable, used for signal transmission with external devices; The power input interface (73) provides power input to the water dispenser. The power output socket (74) outputs AC power to drive external devices.

2. The drinking water device with an integrated power supply and control interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal interface (72) is connected to an external device via a data cable. The water dispenser acts as the host to synchronously control the external device.

3. A drinking water device with an integrated power supply and control interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the power input interface (73) is connected to 220V AC power, it outputs two parallel paths through the internal circuit board of the water dispenser. The first path is connected to the transformer module to convert the 220V AC power into low-voltage DC power to power the internal components of the water dispenser. The second path directly connects the 220V AC power to the power output socket (74) through the converter interface, so that the power output socket (74) outputs 220V AC power without voltage conversion.

4. A drinking water device with an integrated power supply control interface according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the water dispenser and the external device are assembled side by side, the power input terminal of the external device is connected to the power output socket (74) of the water dispenser, and the power output socket (74) supplies power to the external device; when the water dispenser and the external device are set up separately, the external device is independently connected to an external power source for power supply.

5. A drinking water device with an integrated power supply control interface according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power output socket (74) is provided with a flip-up protective cover (741) on the outside, which is used to close the port of the power output socket (74) when not in use.

6. A drinking water device with an integrated power supply and control interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interface setting area (7) is provided with at least one waterway interface (71) for waterway connection with external devices.

7. A drinking water device with an integrated power supply control interface according to claim 6, characterized in that: The interface setting area (7) is separated from the water interface (71) and the power input interface (73) and power output socket (74) into an independent area by a vertical partition (75), forming a waterproof barrier.

8. A drinking water device with an integrated power supply control interface according to claim 7, characterized in that: The partition (75) has a sunken trough (76) on both sides. The signal interface (72), power input interface (73), and power output socket (74) are respectively set in the trough (76). The trough (76) is configured to extend the straight distance between the signal interface (72), power input interface (73), power output socket (74) and water interface (71). The trough (76) and the partition (75) together form a double waterproof barrier.

9. A drinking water device with an integrated power supply and control interface according to claim 7, characterized in that: The signal interface (72) is configured to be located in the same independent area as the water interface (71), and the signal interface (72) is separated from the power input interface (73) and the power output socket (74) by a partition (75).

10. A drinking water device with an integrated power supply and control interface according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: The interface setting area (7) is provided with a maintenance cover (79). After the maintenance cover (79) is removed, the interface setting area (7) is exposed with a side opening. The water interface (71), signal interface (72), and power output socket (74) directly extend out to connect with the corresponding interface of the external device.

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