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

Abstract

The utility model relates to water treatment technical field provides a kind of water storage container and water treatment device for water treatment device, water storage container includes container main body and water inlet pipe, container main body inside is formed with the water cavity for loading water, container main body has water inlet and water outlet, and water cavity is communicated with outside through water inlet and water outlet;Water inlet pipe is connected to water inlet, and extend in container main body, and the pipe wall of water inlet pipe has the water hole that communicates the inside of water inlet pipe and the outside of pipe;Water inlet is arranged at the upper end of container main body or close to upper end, and water inlet pipe has the internal extension section extending to the lower end direction of container main body.The utility model provides a kind of water storage container and water treatment device for water treatment device, by setting water inlet pipe in container main body, when newly input water enters container main body through water inlet pipe, the temperature change of water body in the water cavity of container main body is more gentle, and it is favorable to keep the stability of outlet water temperature.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of technology, water purifiers have become increasingly common in people's lives. They are used to filter impurities and improve water quality. As the use of water purifiers becomes more widespread, the demand for them is also growing. To cater to different drinking habits, water purifiers are now equipped with both cold and hot water functions. The preference for chilled water is also growing. When users dispensing chilled water from a water purifier, to ensure that the purifier meets their needs, it must not only have the ability to cool quickly but also maintain a stable temperature. The purifier must consistently deliver the expected, stable temperature of chilled water when the user dispenses it.

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

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome at least one of the shortcomings of the prior art and to provide a water storage container and water treatment device for a water treatment device. By setting an inlet pipe inside the container body, when newly input water enters the container body through the inlet pipe, the temperature change of the water in the water cavity of the container body is more gradual, which is conducive to maintaining the stability of the outlet water temperature.

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

[0006] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a water storage container for a water treatment device, comprising a container body and an inlet pipe. The container body has a water cavity for loading water, and the container body has an inlet and an outlet. The water cavity is connected to the outside through the inlet and the outlet. The inlet pipe is connected to the inlet and extends within the container body. The wall of the inlet pipe has a water passage hole connecting the inside and outside of the inlet pipe. The inlet is located at or near the upper end of the container body, and the inlet pipe has an internal extension section extending towards the lower end of the container body.

[0007] In some embodiments, the water passages are arranged in a ring, an axial, or a spiral pattern on the wall of the water inlet pipe.

[0008] In some embodiments, the internal extension is vertical;

[0009] Alternatively, the internal extension segment may be L-shaped;

[0010] Alternatively, the internal extension may be spiral-shaped.

[0011] In some embodiments, the periphery of the inner extension is spaced from the inner wall of the container body.

[0012] In some embodiments, the end of the internal extension near the lower end of the container body is closed and has a gap with the inner wall of the container body; or, the end of the internal extension near the lower end of the container body abuts against the inner wall of the container body and is closed.

[0013] In some embodiments, the inner extension has an enlarged portion at one end near the lower end of the container body, and the water passage is located in the enlarged portion; the inner diameter of the enlarged portion is larger than the inner diameter of the water inlet pipe.

[0014] In some embodiments, the water outlet is located at or near the lower end of the container body.

[0015] In some embodiments, the water passage has a flared structure from one side inside the water inlet pipe to the other side outside the pipe.

[0016] In some embodiments, the container body is provided with a refrigeration device, which is disposed on the side or bottom of the container body and close to the water outlet.

[0017] Secondly, this utility model also provides a water treatment device, including a water treatment host and a water storage container as described in the first aspect. The water storage container is connected to the water treatment host, and the water treatment host has a water outlet path communicating with the water outlet, and the water outlet path is equipped with a water pump.

[0018] The water storage container and water treatment device provided by this utility model have the following advantages:

[0019] During the process of replenishing water to the main body of the container, the flow of the water is restricted by the inlet pipe, which to a certain extent stabilizes the temperature distribution of the water in the water chamber and helps to prevent the water at the outlet from being disturbed by the newly added water. The inlet pipe can extend below the liquid surface of the water chamber, and the newly added water can exchange heat with the water in the water chamber through the inlet pipe, thereby reducing the temperature difference of the replenished water and making the temperature change of the water in the water chamber gradual during the replenishment process. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a water storage container for a water treatment device provided in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a water storage container for a water treatment device provided in the second embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a water storage container for a water treatment device provided in the third embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a water storage container for a water treatment device provided in the fourth embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water treatment device provided in the fifth embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] 1. Container body; 10. Water chamber; 2. Water inlet pipe; 20. Water inlet; 21. Water passage hole; 22. Enlargement section; 3. Water outlet; 4. Refrigeration equipment; 100. Water storage container; 110. Water treatment device; 111. Water treatment main unit; 112. Filter element; 113. Water circuit board. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms "setup" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to direct setup or connection, or indirect setup or connection through centered components or centered structures.

[0029] Furthermore, in embodiments of this utility model, terms such as "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer" are used to indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or in a conventional placement or usage state. These terms are merely for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the structure, feature, device, or element referred to must have a specific orientation or positional relationship, nor that it must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0030] The various specific technical features and embodiments described in the detailed embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different implementation methods can be formed by combining different specific technical features / embodiments. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the various specific technical features / embodiments in this utility model will not be described separately.

[0031] In existing technologies, water purifiers typically have a cooling module equipped with a cold water tank to store prepared chilled water for users. After a user takes water, the cold water tank replenishes the required amount and immediately cools it to supplement the chilled water production. During this process, the addition of new water to the cold water tank can be concentrated and fast, disturbing the existing chilled water in the tank. This results in a chaotic temperature distribution in the newly mixed chilled water, making it difficult to promptly output stable chilled water. To address these issues:

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, in a first aspect, the first embodiment of this utility model provides a water storage container 100 for a water treatment device, including a container body 1 and a water inlet pipe 2. The container body 1 has a water cavity 10 for loading water inside. The container body 1 has a water inlet 20 and a water outlet 3. The water cavity 10 is connected to the outside through the water inlet 20 and the water outlet 3. The water inlet pipe 2 is connected to the water inlet 20 and extends inside the container body 1. The pipe wall of the water inlet pipe 2 has a water passage hole 21 that connects the inside and outside of the water inlet pipe 2. The water inlet 20 is located at the upper end or near the upper end of the container body 1. The water inlet pipe 2 has an internal extension section extending towards the lower end of the container body 1.

[0033] In practical applications, the water cavity 10 formed by the container body 1 can be used to store cold water, the inlet 20 is used to supply external water to the water cavity 10, and the outlet 3 is used to discharge water from the water cavity 10. For example, the inlet 20 is used to supply purified water from a water purifier. When the liquid level in the water cavity 10 drops to a set range, the inlet 20 can replenish the water in the water cavity 10, for example, by supplying room temperature water to the water cavity 10.

[0034] The water inlet pipe 2 is connected to the water inlet 20 and extends inside the container body 1. In practical applications, the internal extension section of the water inlet pipe 2 can be partially inserted into the water in the water cavity 10, so that the pipe wall of the water inlet pipe 2 extending inside the water cavity 10 contacts the water in the water cavity 10. When replenishing water, it can exchange heat with the water in the water cavity 10.

[0035] Thus, the water inlet pipe 2 restricts the path of water inlet 20 to replenish water in water chamber 10; before the newly input water mixes with the existing water in water chamber 10 through the water inlet pipe 2, the newly input water can exchange heat with the original water in water chamber 10 through the pipe wall of the water inlet pipe 2, thereby reducing the temperature difference between the newly input water and the water in water chamber 10, and making the temperature transition of the water in water chamber 10 smoother.

[0036] Because the inlet pipe 2 has water passage holes 21 connecting the inside and outside of the pipe, newly introduced water can flow out of the inlet pipe 2 through the water passage holes 21. Multiple water passage holes 21 can be provided to increase the flow area of ​​the water channel in the inlet pipe 2, preventing the newly introduced water from flowing out of the inlet pipe 2 and mixing with the water in the water cavity 10, resulting in a concentrated and fast flow. Thus, the newly introduced water is less likely to disturb the water in the water cavity 10 when it enters, which helps to prevent the water at the outlet 3 from being directly disturbed by water with a large temperature difference.

[0037] In specific applications, the diameter of the water passage 21, which is relatively far from the outlet 3, can be relatively larger. Since the fluid is more likely to flow in the direction of less flow resistance, when replenishing water, more replenishing water flows into the water cavity 10 in the direction of being far away from the outlet 3. This helps to avoid the water at the outlet 3 being directly disturbed and avoids large fluctuations in the water temperature at the outlet 3 when replenishing water.

[0038] In some embodiments, the water passage holes 21 are arranged in a ring, an axial or spiral pattern on the wall of the water inlet pipe 2, and the total flow area of ​​each water passage hole 21 is at least 1.5 to 3 times greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet pipe 2.

[0039] Please see Figure 1In this embodiment, the inner extension section of the water inlet pipe 2 extending inside the container body / water cavity 10 has water passage holes 21 arranged in a ring, and this inner extension section can be submerged in the water body inside the water cavity 10 during actual use. As newly input water flows to this inner extension section and continues to pass through this inner extension section before being output to the outside of the water inlet pipe 2, the water input into the water cavity 10 by the water inlet pipe 2 can flow out to the outside of the water inlet pipe 2 through the water passage holes 21.

[0040] In other embodiments, the water passage holes 21 may also be arranged axially or spirally on the wall of the water inlet pipe 2.

[0041] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the inlet 20 is located at the upper end of the container body 1. Therefore, in some practical applications, when the water storage container 100 is installed in the water purifier, the container body 1 can be located at the lower end of the water purifier. The inlet 20 at the upper end of the container body 1 allows the container body 1 to easily receive water flowing down from the upper end of the water purifier. For example, when water filtered by the filter element or other structure located at the upper end of the water purifier flows into the container body 1 from above, it can flow into the water chamber 10 through the inlet 20. In this way, the water storage container 100 can be installed in the water purifier with a more reasonable layout structure, which facilitates the installation of the filter element at the upper end of the water purifier (for example, since the upper end of the water purifier is usually easy to access and operate manually, the filter element structure is located at the upper end of the water purifier to facilitate the replacement of the filter element).

[0042] In some embodiments, the inner extension extends vertically.

[0043] Please see Figure 1 In this embodiment, the internal extension segment is vertical and extends vertically downwards. The structure is simple.

[0044] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the inner extension is L-shaped.

[0045] Please see Figure 2 In the second embodiment, the internal extension section is curved in an L-shape, with the end of the L-shaped internal extension section away from the inlet 20 extending towards the side wall inside the container body 1. Thus, when newly input water flows through the inlet pipe 2 to the water body outside the inlet pipe 2, it will be located at the relative edge of the water cavity 10, away from the outlet 3, preventing the replenishing water from flowing directly towards the outlet 3. This can, to a certain extent, avoid significant fluctuations in the water temperature at the outlet 3.

[0046] Meanwhile, the L-shaped internal extension section allows for a longer section of the water body immersed in the water chamber 10 within the inlet pipe 2, facilitating more thorough heat exchange between the newly introduced water and the existing water body in the water chamber 10 during the process of the newly introduced water entering the inlet pipe 2 from the inlet 20 and flowing out through the inlet pipe 2.

[0047] In other embodiments, the internal extension section may also have a spiral-shaped portion, and the spiral-shaped portion of the internal extension section is submerged in the water body of the water chamber 10 during actual application, thereby increasing the heat exchange distance between the new input water and the original water body of the water chamber 10 during the process of the new input water flowing through the internal extension section of the inlet pipe 2 and being output to the outside of the inlet pipe 2.

[0048] In some embodiments, the periphery of the inner extension is spaced from the inner wall of the container body 1.

[0049] In practical applications, to facilitate the flow of newly introduced water from the inlet pipe 2 out through the water passage 21, the water can be evenly distributed around the outer periphery of the section of the inlet pipe 2 containing the water passage 21. This is achieved by spacing the inner extension of the inlet pipe 2 from the inner wall of the container body 1, creating a gap between the periphery of the inner extension and the inner wall of the container body 1. This ensures that the water passage 21 is not blocked by the inner wall of the container body 1 when the newly introduced water flows through the water passage 21 to the water body outside the inlet pipe 2.

[0050] In some embodiments, the end of the internal extension near the lower end of the container body 1 has a gap with the inner wall of the container body 1.

[0051] Please see Figure 1 In this embodiment, the end of the internal extension near the lower end of the container body 1 does not contact the inner wall of the container body 1, but has a gap with the inner wall of the container body 1. New water can flow out of the water inlet pipe 2 from the water passage 21 near the lower end of the internal extension.

[0052] In some embodiments, the end of the internal extension near the lower end of the container body 1 abuts against the inner wall of the container body 1 and is closed.

[0053] Please see Figure 3 In this third embodiment, the end of the internal extension near the lower end of the container body 1 is sealed by abutting against the inner wall of the container body 1. New water entering the inlet pipe 2 will flow out through the water passage 21 on the pipe wall of the inlet pipe 2 to the outside of the inlet pipe 2.

[0054] Please see Figure 4As a fourth embodiment, in this embodiment, the end of the internal extension near the lower end of the container body 1 has an enlarged portion 22. The enlarged portion 22 does not contact the inner wall of the container body 1. The enlarged portion 22 is generally tubular, and the inner diameter of the enlarged portion 22 is larger than the inner diameter of the water inlet pipe 2.

[0055] Water passage holes 21 are arranged on the enlarged portion 22. Because the inner diameter of the enlarged portion 22 is larger, the area on its inner circumference that can accommodate the water passage holes 21 is also larger. Therefore, more water passage holes 21 can be arranged in a ring around the periphery or end of the enlarged portion 22. When newly introduced water in the inlet pipe 2 flows out through the enlarged portion 22 to the water body outside the inlet pipe 2, the water flow within the enlarged portion 22 has a larger flow area due to the greater number of water passage holes 21 that can pass through. Thus, when newly introduced water in the inlet pipe 2 flows out through the enlarged portion 22 and the water passage holes 21 to the outside of the inlet pipe 2, the water flow is more dispersed and the flow velocity is lower, thereby reducing disturbance to the water body outside the inlet pipe 2.

[0056] It is understandable that, in practical applications, the container body 1 may be equipped with a water level control device to keep the water level in the water chamber 10 above the enlargement 22.

[0057] In some embodiments, the water outlet 3 is located at or near the lower end of the container body 1.

[0058] In practical applications, since cold water sinks relative to water with higher temperature, the cold water with relatively lower temperature in the water cavity 10 will slowly sink to the bottom of the water cavity 10. Therefore, the outlet 3 can be set at or near the lower end of the container body 1 so that the outlet 3 can be close to the cold water with relatively lower temperature in the water body in the water cavity 10, so that the outlet 3 can preferentially output the cold water with relatively lower temperature in the water body in the water cavity 10 when working.

[0059] Please see Figure 1 In this embodiment, the water outlet 3 is located on the side wall inside the container body 1 and is set close to the bottom of the container body 1.

[0060] In some embodiments, the water passage 21 has a flared structure from one side inside the water inlet pipe 2 to the other side outside the pipe.

[0061] In practical applications, when water is supplied to the water chamber 10 through the inlet pipe 2, and the newly input water flows out of the inlet pipe 2 through the water passage 21 on the pipe wall, in order to further reduce the disturbance of the water outside the inlet pipe 2 by the newly input water, the water passage 21 can be configured to have a flared structure from one side inside the inlet pipe 2 to the other side. This allows the newly input water to mix with the water outside the inlet pipe 2 as it passes through the water passage 21. The flared structure of the water passage 21 helps to disperse the water flow, thus preventing the water outside the inlet pipe 2 from being disturbed by the newly input water flowing out of the water passage 21, thereby making the temperature distribution of the water in the water chamber 10 more stable.

[0062] In some embodiments, the container body 1 is provided with a refrigeration device 4, which is disposed on the side or bottom of the container body 1 and close to the water outlet 3.

[0063] In practical applications, a refrigeration device 4 can be installed in the container body 1 to cool the water in the water chamber 10.

[0064] For example, the refrigeration device 4 is installed on the side of the outer wall of the container body 1. The refrigeration device 4 exchanges heat with the water in the water cavity 10 by contacting the outer wall of the container body 1. By installing the refrigeration device 4 on the side of the outer wall of the container body 1, the corresponding side inside the container body 1 (inside the water cavity 10) is cooled.

[0065] More specifically, the refrigeration equipment 4 can be placed close to the water outlet 3 so that the water outlet 3 can be close to the refrigeration equipment 4, which serves as the cold source, so that cold water that has been cooled more thoroughly can be output first when water is discharged.

[0066] It is understandable that the refrigeration device 4 can be a semiconductor refrigeration module.

[0067] Understandably, the outer wall of the part of the container body 1 that exchanges heat with the refrigeration equipment 4 can be made of a material with high thermal conductivity, such as copper or aluminum.

[0068] It is understandable that the outer wall of the container body 1, which is not in contact with the refrigeration equipment 4, can be wrapped with an outer shell (such as a foam shell) to reduce the impact of external temperature on the water in the water cavity 10 inside the container body 1.

[0069] Secondly, please refer to Figure 5 As a fifth embodiment, the present invention provides a water treatment device 110, including a water treatment host 111 and a water storage container 100 as described in the first aspect. The water storage container 100 is installed on the water treatment host 111, and the water treatment host 111 has a water outlet path communicating with the water outlet 3, and the water outlet path is equipped with a water pump.

[0070] The water treatment device 110 also includes a filter element 112, which is located above the water storage container 100. Below the filter element 112, a water passage plate 113 is provided to receive the water purified by the filter element 112. The water passage plate 113 can input the water purified by the filter element 112 into the container body 1 from the top.

[0071] Meanwhile, the water circuit board 113 has a first water circuit, which connects the outlet 3 of the container body 1 and the outlet water circuit of the water treatment host 111, so that the outlet water circuit and the outlet 3 are connected. The water pump can be installed on the outlet water circuit or on the first water circuit, so that the first water circuit can draw water from the container body 1 through the outlet 3 and transport it to the outlet water circuit of the water treatment host 111.

[0072] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water storage container for a water treatment device, characterized in that, The container includes a container body and a water inlet pipe. The container body has a water cavity for loading water and has an inlet and an outlet. The water cavity is connected to the outside through the inlet and outlet. The water inlet pipe is connected to the inlet and extends inside the container body. The wall of the water inlet pipe has a water passage hole that connects the inside and outside of the water inlet pipe. The inlet is located at or near the upper end of the container body, and the water inlet pipe has an internal extension section that extends towards the lower end of the container body.

2. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water passage holes are arranged in a ring, along the axis, or spiral on the wall of the water inlet pipe.

3. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The internal extension section is vertical; Alternatively, the internal extension segment may be L-shaped; Alternatively, the internal extension may be spiral-shaped.

4. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The periphery of the internal extension is spaced from the inner wall of the container body.

5. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the internal extension near the lower end of the container body is spaced apart from the inner wall of the container body; or, the end of the internal extension near the lower end of the container body abuts against the inner wall of the container body and is closed.

6. A water storage container for a water treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner extension has an enlarged portion at one end near the lower end of the container body, and the water passage is located in the enlarged portion; the inner diameter of the enlarged portion is larger than the inner diameter of the water inlet pipe.

7. A water storage container for a water treatment apparatus as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The water outlet is located at or near the lower end of the container body.

8. A water storage container for a water treatment apparatus as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The water passage hole has a flared structure from one side inside the water inlet pipe to the other side outside the pipe.

9. A water storage container for a water treatment apparatus as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The container body is equipped with a refrigeration device, which is located on the side or bottom of the container body and close to the water outlet.

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

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