Water vapor separation cartridge and water drinking apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a water vapor separation box and a water drinking equipment, and relates to the water drinking equipment; wherein the water vapor separation box comprises a main body and an upper cover; the main body is provided with a hot water tank, a first flow guide, a second flow guide, a hot water inlet pipe and a hot water outlet pipe; the first flow guide is arranged on the tank bottom of the hot water tank; the second flow guide is arranged on the tank bottom of the hot water tank; the second flow guide is arranged opposite to the first flow guide and defines a hot water buffer path together; the hot water inlet pipe is communicated with the hot water tank and located at the water inlet end of the hot water buffer path; the hot water outlet pipe is communicated with the hot water tank and located at the water outlet end of the hot water buffer path; the upper cover is provided with an air cavity and an exhaust pipe; the air cavity is located above the hot water tank; and the exhaust pipe is communicated with the air cavity. The application reduces the hot water impact bubble, realizes water vapor separation and improves the water flow stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of drinking water equipment, and more specifically, to a water vapor separator and a drinking water equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Drinking water equipment is becoming increasingly widespread in daily life, from household water dispensers to commercial water purification equipment, and its functionality and convenience have been widely recognized by users. With technological advancements, the design and manufacturing processes of drinking water equipment are constantly improving to meet users' higher demands for water quality, quantity, and user experience. One of the core functions of drinking water equipment is to provide a stable and smooth flow of water, which relies on the rational design of internal flow channels and an efficient liquid delivery system.

[0003] In existing technologies, flow channel designs typically employ a single path or simple branch structure to achieve rapid water delivery. However, in actual use, due to high water flow velocity or improper flow channel design, water vapor easily accumulates in the flow channel, making effective separation difficult. This leads to water vapor becoming trapped in the flow channel, creating air resistance and consequently hindering water flow. When water flows through the outlet, the presence of air resistance causes unstable swaying or shaking. This unstable water flow not only affects the user experience but may also cause splashing due to sudden changes in water flow, especially when providing hot water. Splashing hot water can easily scald users, posing a safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a water vapor separator and a drinking water device that can improve the stability of water flow and reduce the occurrence of hot water splashing.

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a water vapor separation box, which includes a main body and a top cover. The main body is provided with a hot water tank, a first guide member, a second guide member, a hot water inlet pipe, and a hot water outlet pipe. The first guide member is disposed at the bottom of the hot water tank, and the second guide member is disposed at the bottom of the hot water tank. The second guide member and the first guide member are arranged opposite to each other and jointly define a hot water buffer path. The hot water inlet pipe is connected to the hot water tank and is located at the inlet end of the hot water buffer path. The hot water outlet pipe is connected to the hot water tank and is located at the outlet end of the hot water buffer path. The top cover is provided with an air chamber and an exhaust pipe. The air chamber is located above the hot water tank, and the exhaust pipe is connected to the air chamber.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, the first guide member includes a plurality of guide segments connected in sequence, which are respectively defined as a first guide segment, a second guide segment and a third guide segment. One end of the first guide segment extends to the wall of the hot water tank. The second guide segment is set at a first angle with the first guide segment. The first angle is set in a direction away from the hot water buffer path. The third guide segment is set at a second angle with the second guide segment. The second angle is opposite to the first angle.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the hot water tank has a first tank wall and a second tank wall that are perpendicular to each other, the outlet end of the hot water inlet pipe is opened on the first tank wall, the angle between the third guide section and the reference plane is 15° to 30°, and the reference plane is parallel to the second tank wall.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the first guide member further includes a fourth guide section and a fifth guide section connected in sequence. The fourth guide section is connected to the starting end of the third guide section, and the fourth guide section and the second guide section are located on the same straight line. The fifth guide section is set at a third angle to the fourth guide section, and the third angle has the same orientation as the first angle.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the connection between the first guide section and the second guide section is an arc transition, the connection between the second guide section and the third guide section is an arc transition, and the connection between the fourth guide section and the fifth guide section is an arc transition.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the second guide member is arc-shaped, and the outer arc of the second guide member is closer to the first guide member than the inner arc of the second guide member.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the main body is further provided with a cold water tank, a cold water inlet pipe and a cold water outlet pipe. The cold water tank and the hot water tank are not connected to each other. The cold water tank is connected to the air chamber. The cold water inlet pipe is connected to the cold water tank and the cold water outlet pipe is connected to the cold water tank.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the water vapor separator further includes a decorative cover, which is detachably connected to the main body, and the hot water outlet pipe and the cold water outlet pipe are respectively inserted through the decorative cover.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the water vapor separator also includes an indicator light, and at least one of the hot water outlet pipe and the cold water outlet pipe is provided with the indicator light.

[0014] Secondly, this utility model provides a drinking water device, including the water vapor separator described in the foregoing embodiments.

[0015] Compared to existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this application are: This application defines a hot water buffer path by setting up a first guide and a second guide, reducing the generation of bubbles due to excessively rapid impact of hot water. The bubbles rise into the air chamber and are discharged from the air chamber through the exhaust pipe, achieving water vapor separation, improving the stability of the water flow, and reducing the occurrence of hot water splashing. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the water vapor separator box in some embodiments is shown; Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the main body is shown in some embodiments; Figure 3 A plan view of the main body in some embodiments is shown; Figure 4 A plan view of the first guide element in some embodiments is shown; Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the top cover is shown in some embodiments.

[0018] Explanation of key component symbols: 100 - Main body; 110 - Hot water tank; 111 - First tank wall; 112 - Second tank wall; 120 - First guide component; 121 - First guide section; 122 - Second guide section; 123 - Third guide section; 124 - Fourth guide section; 125 - Fifth guide section; 130 - Second guide component; 140 - Hot water inlet pipe; 150 - Hot water outlet pipe; 160 - Cold water tank; 170 - Cold water inlet pipe; 180 - Cold water outlet pipe; 200 - Top cover; 210 - Air chamber; 220 - Exhaust pipe; 300 - Decorative cover; α - First included angle; β - Second included angle; θ - Third included angle. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0021] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0022] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0024] Example 1 This embodiment applies to drinking water equipment.

[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This embodiment provides a water vapor separation box, which includes a main body 100 and a top cover 200.

[0026] The main body 100 is equipped with a hot water tank 110, a first flow guide 120, a second flow guide 130, a hot water inlet pipe 140, and a hot water outlet pipe 150.

[0027] The hot water tank 110 has a first tank wall 111 and a second tank wall 112 arranged perpendicularly to each other. In this embodiment, the hot water tank 110 can be set as a cuboid tank with a regular shape, which can improve the user experience, facilitate manufacturing, and reduce production costs.

[0028] The first guide element 120 is located at the bottom of the hot water tank 110.

[0029] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first guide member 120 includes a plurality of guide sections connected in sequence, which are respectively defined as the first guide section 121, the second guide section 122 and the third guide section 123. One end of the first guide section 121 extends to the wall of the hot water tank 110 (i.e. the first tank wall 111). The second guide section 122 is set at a first angle α with the first guide section 121. The first angle α is set in a direction away from the hot water buffer path. The third guide section 123 is set at a second angle β with the second guide section 122. The second angle β is opposite to the first angle α.

[0030] The outlet of the hot water inlet pipe 140 is located on the first tank wall 111. The angle between the third guide section 123 and the reference plane is 15° to 30°, and the reference plane is set parallel to the second tank wall 112. When the hot water travels along the hot water buffer path to the third guide section 123, direct impact is avoided, which can greatly reduce the generation of air bubbles.

[0031] In some embodiments, the first guide member 120 further includes a fourth guide section 124 and a fifth guide section 125 connected in sequence. The fourth guide section 124 is connected to the starting end of the third guide section 123, and the fourth guide section 124 and the second guide section 122 are located on the same straight line. The fifth guide section 125 is set at a third angle θ with the fourth guide section 124, and the third angle θ has the same orientation as the first angle α.

[0032] The adjacent guide sections with included angles are connected by arc transitions to improve the buffering effect. Specifically, the connection between the first guide section 121 and the second guide section 122 is an arc transition, the connection between the second guide section 122 and the third guide section 123 is an arc transition, and similarly, the connection between the fourth guide section 124 and the fifth guide section 125 is an arc transition.

[0033] The connection between the third guide section 123 and the fourth guide section 124 is not provided with a rounded transition.

[0034] This embodiment achieves multi-stage flow guidance through multiple flow guide sections, which has a gradual buffering effect and reduces the generation of bubbles.

[0035] The second guide member 130 is disposed at the bottom of the hot water tank 110, and the second guide member 130 is disposed opposite to the first guide member 120 and together defines the hot water buffer path.

[0036] Specifically, the second guide member 130 is arc-shaped, and the outer arc of the second guide member 130 is closer to the first guide member 120 than the inner arc of the second guide member 130.

[0037] The hot water inlet pipe 140 is connected to the hot water tank 110, and the hot water inlet pipe 140 is located at the inlet end of the hot water buffer path. In this embodiment, the outlet end of the hot water inlet pipe 140 is located on the tank wall of the hot water tank 110.

[0038] Please continue reading. Figures 1 to 3 The hot water outlet pipe 150 is connected to the hot water tank 110, and the hot water outlet pipe 150 is located at the outlet end of the hot water buffer path. In this embodiment, the inlet end of the hot water outlet pipe 150 is located at the bottom of the hot water tank 110.

[0039] The main body 100 is also equipped with a cold water tank 160, a cold water inlet pipe 170 and a cold water outlet pipe 180. The cold water tank 160 and the hot water tank 110 are not connected to each other. The cold water inlet pipe 170 is connected to the cold water tank 160 and the cold water outlet pipe 180 is connected to the cold water tank 160.

[0040] The outlet end of the cold water inlet pipe 170 is located on the wall of the cold water tank 160, and the inlet end of the cold water outlet pipe 180 is located at the bottom of the cold water tank 160. The cold water outlet pipe 180 and the hot water outlet pipe 150 are arranged side by side.

[0041] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 The top cover 200 is provided with an air chamber 210 and an exhaust pipe 220. The air chamber 210 is located above the hot water tank 110, and the exhaust pipe 220 is connected to the air chamber 210. The cold water tank 160 is connected to the air chamber 210. Due to the density difference, a small number of bubbles generated by the hot water impact rise into water vapor. The water vapor rises into the air chamber 210 and is discharged through the exhaust pipe 220 at the top.

[0042] It should be understood that, since the cold water tank 160 is connected to the air chamber 210, when cold water is released, the cold water flows from the cold water inlet pipe 170 through the cold water tank 160 and then exits from the cold water outlet pipe 180. After the cold water flows out, the air pressure in the cold water tank 160 drops, and the air is "drawn in" into the air chamber 210 through the exhaust pipe 220 and then discharged from the water vapor separation box along with the cold water.

[0043] In this embodiment, the first guide member 120 and the second guide member 130 are used to define the hot water buffer path, actively intervene in the hot water flow, reduce the generation of bubbles due to excessively rapid impact of hot water, the bubbles rise to the air chamber 210 and are discharged from the air chamber 210 through the exhaust pipe 220, realize water vapor separation, improve the stability of water flow, and reduce the occurrence of hot water splashing.

[0044] Please see Figure 1 The water vapor separation box also includes a decorative cover 300, which is detachably connected to the main body 100. The hot water outlet pipe 150 and the cold water outlet pipe 180 are respectively inserted through the decorative cover 300, thereby concealing the internal structure and improving the user experience.

[0045] To improve sealing, this embodiment also includes a silicone waterproof gasket (not shown in the figure), which is installed between the decorative cover 300 and the main body 100.

[0046] The water vapor separator also includes indicator lights (not shown in the figure), with at least one of the hot water outlet pipe 150 and the cold water outlet pipe 180 equipped with an indicator light.

[0047] The indicator light is configured as an LED bead, and the indicator light is embedded in the outlet end of the hot water outlet pipe 150 and / or cold water outlet pipe 180 using a waterproof encapsulation method. The light is emitted from the edge of the outlet end through a light guide strip, avoiding direct light shining into the user's eyes. This achieves "seeing the status by the light" without affecting the water flow path, solving the problem of difficulty in identification in low light (such as at night when filling water), and the pain point of accidentally touching hot water and causing scalding.

[0048] Example 2 This embodiment includes the water vapor separation box provided in Embodiment 1; therefore, this embodiment has all the advantages of Embodiment 1.

[0049] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0050] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A water vapor separator, characterized in that, The device includes a main body and a top cover. The main body is provided with a hot water tank, a first guide member, a second guide member, a hot water inlet pipe, and a hot water outlet pipe. The first guide member is disposed at the bottom of the hot water tank, and the second guide member is disposed at the bottom of the hot water tank. The second guide member and the first guide member are disposed opposite to each other and jointly define a hot water buffer path. The hot water inlet pipe is connected to the hot water tank and is located at the inlet end of the hot water buffer path. The hot water outlet pipe is connected to the hot water tank and is located at the outlet end of the hot water buffer path. The top cover is provided with an air chamber and an exhaust pipe. The air chamber is located above the hot water tank, and the exhaust pipe is connected to the air chamber.

2. The water vapor separator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first flow guide includes a plurality of flow guide sections connected in sequence, which are respectively defined as the first flow guide section, the second flow guide section and the third flow guide section. One end of the first flow guide section extends to the wall of the hot water tank. The second flow guide section is set at a first angle with the first flow guide section. The first angle is set in a direction away from the hot water buffer path. The third flow guide section is set at a second angle with the second flow guide section. The second angle is opposite to the first angle.

3. The water vapor separator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The hot water tank has a first tank wall and a second tank wall that are perpendicular to each other. The outlet end of the hot water inlet pipe is located on the first tank wall. The angle between the third guide section and the reference plane is 15° to 30°. The reference plane is parallel to the second tank wall.

4. The water vapor separator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first guide member further includes a fourth guide section and a fifth guide section connected in sequence. The fourth guide section is connected to the starting end of the third guide section, and the fourth guide section and the second guide section are located on the same straight line. The fifth guide section is set at a third angle to the fourth guide section, and the third angle has the same orientation as the first angle.

5. The water vapor separator as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The connection between the first guide section and the second guide section is an arc transition, the connection between the second guide section and the third guide section is an arc transition, and the connection between the fourth guide section and the fifth guide section is an arc transition.

6. The water vapor separator as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The second guide is arc-shaped, and the outer arc of the second guide is closer to the first guide than the inner arc of the second guide.

7. The water vapor separator as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The main body is also equipped with a cold water tank, a cold water inlet pipe and a cold water outlet pipe. The cold water tank and the hot water tank are not connected to each other. The cold water tank is connected to the air chamber. The cold water inlet pipe is connected to the cold water tank and the cold water outlet pipe is connected to the cold water tank.

8. The water vapor separator as described in claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a decorative cover, which is detachably connected to the main body, and the hot water outlet pipe and the cold water outlet pipe are respectively inserted through the decorative cover.

9. The water vapor separator as described in claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes indicator lights, and at least one of the hot water outlet pipe and the cold water outlet pipe is equipped with the indicator light.

10. A drinking water device, characterized in that, Includes the water vapor separator as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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