Water treatment apparatus

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of water treatment, and discloses a water treatment equipment which comprises a shell, a base fixed to the shell and a kettle detachably supported to the base. The base comprises a base body and a positioning piece extending outward from the base body along a first direction. The kettle comprises a guide groove matched with the positioning piece, and during the approach of the kettle to the base body, the positioning piece slides in the guide groove to guide the movement of the kettle along the first direction. In the technical scheme of the application, during the placement of the kettle on the base, the movement guiding effect between the guide groove and the positioning piece can ensure that the kettle is accurately supported on the base. In this way, the problem that the accurate alignment needs to be tried for several times is solved, the docking efficiency is improved, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of water treatment equipment, and more particularly to a water treatment device. Background Technology

[0002] Water dispensers are widely popular due to their direct drinking function and are commonly used water treatment devices. A water dispenser typically has a kettle for holding water and a base for the user to hold the kettle in place. Commonly available kettles have a spout at the bottom for dispensing water, while the base has a through-hole for the spout to pass through. Once the kettle is secured to the base, the spout passes through the through-hole to connect to the internal water circuit, allowing water from the kettle to flow into the water dispenser. However, with this method of connecting the kettle to the base, there is a problem that the spout is difficult to align with the through-hole during placement. Users may need to try several times to achieve accurate alignment, resulting in low efficiency and negatively impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to provide a water treatment device that enables rapid and accurate alignment between the kettle and the base.

[0004] One embodiment of this application provides a water treatment device, including a housing, a base fixed to the housing, and a kettle detachably supported by the base. The base includes a base body and a positioning member extending outward from the base body along a first direction. The kettle includes a guide groove that matches the positioning member. As the kettle approaches the base body, the positioning member slides within the guide groove to guide the kettle to move along the first direction.

[0005] In one embodiment, the positioning member is trapezoidal and its side away from the base body is shorter than its side closer to the base body; the guide groove is trapezoidal to match the positioning member.

[0006] In one embodiment, the positioning member includes a positioning body and abutment portion. The positioning body extends outward from the base body along a first direction and includes a distal surface located on a side away from the base body. The abutment portion extends outward from the distal surface along the first direction. The kettle includes a blocking portion covering a portion of the guide groove; when the kettle is supported on the base, the abutment portion abuts against the blocking portion.

[0007] In one embodiment, the positioning member further includes a locking member extending from the positioning body, the locking member abutting against the inner side of the housing, the inner side being located within the space enclosed by the housing.

[0008] In one embodiment, the engaging member extends outward from the distal surface along the first direction and is spaced apart from the abutting portion.

[0009] In one embodiment, the kettle includes a spout extending outward from its bottom surface for dispensing water, and the base body has a through hole through which the spout passes; the base also includes a positioning ring extending outward from the side of the base body opposite to the positioning member, and the water treatment device further includes a positioning post housed within the positioning ring.

[0010] In one embodiment, the base further includes a connecting member extending outward from the side of the base body opposite to the positioning member, and the base is fixed to the housing via the connecting member.

[0011] In one embodiment, the base body and the housing form a spacer groove; the kettle includes a kettle body for holding liquid and a first extension, the kettle body includes a bottom surface, and the first extension extends outward from the bottom surface; when the kettle is supported by the base, the first extension is received in the spacer groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, the kettle includes a kettle body for holding liquid and a second extension, the kettle body including a bottom surface, and the second extension extending from the bottom surface in a direction away from the bottom surface; when the kettle is supported on the base, the second extension at least partially covers the base.

[0013] In one embodiment, the base body and the positioning element are integrally formed.

[0014] In the technical solution of this application, during the process of placing the kettle onto the base, the guiding action between the guide groove and the positioning component ensures that the kettle is accurately supported on the base. This solves the problem of previously requiring multiple attempts to achieve accurate alignment, improving docking efficiency and enhancing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the water treatment equipment provided in the embodiments of this application, including a base and a kettle.

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the water treatment equipment after the kettle and base have been separated.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1A schematic diagram of the base.

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the base from another perspective.

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A diagram of a kettle.

[0021] Figure 6 It is along Figure 1 A partial sectional view after sectioning through section line VI-VI.

[0022] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 Partial top-down view from an overhead perspective.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers: 100. Water treatment equipment; 102. Housing; 104. Positioning post; 110. Spacing groove; 200. Base; 210. Base body; 220. Positioning component; 222. Positioning body; 224. Abutment part; 226. Engaging component; 230. Positioning ring; 240. Connecting component; 300. Kettle; 302. Guide groove; 304. Blocking part; 310. Kettle body; 312. Bottom surface; 320. Spout; 332. First extension part; 334. Second extension part; S. First direction; The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0026] It should also be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component present. When a component is described as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component present.

[0027] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the stated features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0028] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model provides a water treatment device 100, which can be a water dispenser, water purifier, ice maker, etc. The water treatment device 100 includes a housing 102, a base 200 fixed to the housing, and a kettle 300 detachably supported on the base 200. The housing 102 contains necessary functional devices for realizing the functions of the water treatment device 100, such as a purification device for purifying water, a heating device for heating purified water, a cooling device for cooling purified water, and necessary water pumps, pipelines, control circuits, etc. The housing 102 defines a space for accommodating the kettle 300 and the base 200 for supporting the kettle 300. After the kettle 300 is supported on the base 200, the entire water treatment device 100 has a nearly square shape. The kettle 300 is used to hold water for the aforementioned functional devices, and is therefore designed to be detachably supported on the base 200 for easy water addition during use.

[0029] Please combine Figures 3 to 6The base 200 includes a base body 210 and a positioning member 220 extending outward from the base body 210 along a first direction S. The kettle 300 includes a guide groove 302 that matches the positioning member 220. As mentioned above, the kettle 300 is detachably supported on the base 200. During the process of placing the kettle 300 on the base 200, the alignment between the positioning member 220 and the guide groove 302 is facilitated. Specifically, before the kettle 300 contacts the base body 210, the positioning member 220 slides within the guide groove 302 to guide the kettle 300 to move along the first direction S. That is, during the process of placing the kettle 300 on the base 200, the guide groove 302 is initially roughly aligned with the positioning member 220. As the position between the kettle 300 and the base 200 gradually approaches, part of the positioning member 220 is initially accommodated within the guide groove 302. As the two objects approach each other, the positioning element 220 slides within the guide groove 302, guiding the kettle 300 to move along the first direction S towards the base body 210, and finally accurately resting on the base 200. This solves the problem of needing to attempt several times for accurate alignment, improving docking efficiency and enhancing the user experience.

[0030] Furthermore, the positioning member 220 is trapezoidal, and its side away from the base body 210 is shorter than its side closer to the base body 210. The guide groove 302 is trapezoidal to match the positioning member 220. As the kettle 300 approaches the base 200, the lower end of the trapezoidal guide groove 302 first receives the upper end of the positioning member 220 (i.e., the side of the positioning member 220 away from the base body 210). Since the upper end of the positioning member 220 is narrower than the lower end of the guide groove 302, the positioning member 220 can easily be received into the guide groove 302, facilitating alignment between the two.

[0031] Furthermore, the positioning member 220 includes a positioning body 222 and an abutment portion 224. The positioning body 222 extends outward from the base body 210 along the first direction S and includes a distal surface 221 located on the side away from the base body 210. The abutment portion 224 extends outward from the distal surface 221 along the first direction S. The kettle 300 includes a blocking portion 304 covering a portion of the guide groove 302. When the kettle 300 is supported on the base 200, the abutment portion 224 abuts against the blocking portion 304. Thus, when the kettle 300 is supported on the base 200, since the abutment portion 224 abuts against the blocking portion 304, unless an upward force is applied to remove the kettle 300, forces in other directions are unlikely to cause the kettle to tip over, improving the stability of the kettle 300.

[0032] Furthermore, the positioning member 220 also includes a locking member 226 extending from the positioning body 222. The locking member 226 abuts against the inner side of the housing 102, which is located within the space enclosed by the housing 102. The locking member 226 engages with the inner side of the housing 102, making it difficult for the positioning body 222 to detach from the housing 102. For example, when the kettle 300 is subjected to a pushing force outward along the housing 102, which is approximately perpendicular to the rear part of the positioning body 222, the blocking part 304 of the kettle 300 is resisted by the abutment part 224, making it difficult for the kettle 300 to be pushed over. At this time, the pushing force is transmitted to the housing 102 through the positioning body 222 and the locking member 226, so the positioning body 222 is not easy to detach from the housing 102. Specifically, the locking member 226 extends outward from the distal surface 221 along the first direction S and is spaced apart from the abutment part 224. With this arrangement, because the engaging member 226 and the abutment part 224 are very close, the positioning body 222 is not easily deformed even when subjected to external force. It should be understood that the engaging member 226 can also serve to fix the positioning body 222 in other positions.

[0033] Furthermore, the kettle 300 includes a kettle body 310 for holding liquid, a kettle lid 303, and a spout 320 for dispensing water. The kettle body 310 includes a bottom surface 312, and the spout 320 extends outward from the bottom surface 312. The base body 210 has a through hole 212 for the spout 320 to pass through. The base 200 also includes a positioning ring 230 extending outward from the side of the base body 210 away from the positioning member 220. The water treatment device 100 also includes a positioning post (not shown) housed within the positioning ring. When the base 200 is installed to the housing 102, the cooperation between the positioning ring 230 and the positioning post improves the assembly accuracy between the two and also helps to reduce the displacement that may occur between the two due to external forces during subsequent use, thereby further ensuring the docking accuracy between the spout 320 and the water receiving component of the water treatment device.

[0034] Furthermore, the base 200 also includes a connecting member 240 extending outward from the side of the base body 210 opposite to the positioning member 220, and the base 200 is fixed to the housing 102 through the connecting member 240. The positioning member 220 can be a snap-fit ​​member that matches the housing 102, or it can be a threaded engagement part that can be fastened to the housing 102 with screws, as long as it can be fixed to the housing 102.

[0035] Furthermore, please combine Figure 7The base body 210 and the housing 102 form a spacer groove 110; the kettle 300 includes a first extension 332 extending outward from the bottom surface 312; when the kettle 300 is supported by the base 200, the first extension 332 is received in the spacer groove 110. Figure 7 In the described embodiment, each of the two sides of the base body 210 forms a strip-shaped spacer groove 110 with the housing 102, and the two spacer grooves are connected together in a generally L-shape. Correspondingly, the first extension 332 is also generally L-shaped and is housed within the spacer groove 110. Thus, when the kettle 300 is subjected to an external force and tends to tilt, the first extension 332 will be pressed against the side of the base body 210 or the housing 102 forming the spacer groove 110. This pressing force prevents the kettle 300 from tilting and improves the safety of use.

[0036] Furthermore, the kettle 300 also includes a second extension 334 extending outward from the bottom surface 312, wherein when the kettle 300 is supported by the base 200, the second extension 334 at least partially covers the base 200. Figure 2 In the described embodiment, the second extension 334 is similar to the aforementioned first extension 332, and is also generally L-shaped. When the kettle 300 is supported by the base 200, the second extension 334 covers the two exposed sides of the base body 210 (e.g., Figure 1 (As shown). This results in a simpler overall visual appearance; simultaneously, the second extension 334 can abut against the housing 102 located at its bottom, thus providing better support. Furthermore, the base body 210 and the positioning member 220 are integrally formed.

[0037] In the technical solution of this application, during the process of placing the kettle 300 onto the base 200, the guide groove 302 and the positioning member 220 ensure that the kettle 3200 is accurately supported on the base 200. This solves the problem of previously requiring several attempts to achieve accurate alignment, improving docking efficiency and enhancing the user experience.

[0038] 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 water treatment device, comprising a housing, a base fixed to the housing, and a kettle detachably supported by the base, characterized in that: The base includes a base body and a positioning element extending outward from the base body along a first direction; The kettle includes a guide groove that matches the positioning member. As the kettle approaches the base body, the positioning member slides within the guide groove to guide the kettle to move along the first direction.

2. The water treatment equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning element is trapezoidal and its side away from the base body is shorter than its side closer to the base body; the guide groove is trapezoidal to match the positioning element.

3. The water treatment equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning element includes a positioning body and abutment portion. The positioning body extends outward from the base body along the first direction and includes a distal surface located away from the base body. The abutment portion extends outward from the distal surface along the first direction. The kettle includes a blocking portion that covers a portion of the guide groove. When the kettle is supported by the base, the abutment portion abuts against the blocking portion.

4. The water treatment equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The positioning element also includes a locking element extending from the positioning body, the locking element abutting against the inner side of the housing, the inner side being located within the space enclosed by the housing.

5. As described in claim 4, characterized in that, The engaging member extends outward from the distal surface along the first direction and is spaced apart from the abutting portion.

6. The water treatment equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The kettle includes a kettle body for holding liquid, the kettle body includes a bottom surface and a spout extending outward from the bottom surface for dispensing water, the base body has a through hole for the spout to pass through; the base also includes a positioning ring extending outward from the side of the base body away from the positioning member, and the water treatment device also includes a positioning post housed within the positioning ring.

7. The water treatment equipment as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The base also includes a connecting member extending outward from the side of the base body away from the positioning member, and the base is fixed to the housing through the connecting member.

8. The water treatment equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base body and the shell form a spacer groove; the kettle includes a kettle body for holding liquid and a first extension, the kettle body includes a bottom surface, and the first extension extends outward from the bottom surface; when the kettle is supported by the base, the first extension is received in the spacer groove.

9. The water treatment equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The kettle includes a kettle body for holding liquid and a second extension. The kettle body includes a bottom surface, and the second extension extends from the bottom surface in a direction away from the bottom surface. When the kettle is supported on the base, the second extension at least partially covers the base.

10. The water treatment equipment according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The base body and the positioning component are integrally formed.

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