A water drinking device
By setting a light guide structure on the door frame of the water dispenser, the problems of blurred icons and light loss caused by the large gap between the glass plate and the indicator light were solved, resulting in clearer icon display and uniform light illumination, thus improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522555176.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-12-01
AI Technical Summary
In existing water dispensers, the gap between the glass plate and the indicator light is too large, resulting in unclear icon display, light scattering, and weakened light energy, leading to problems such as blurriness, black edges, and failure to light up at night.
A light guide structure, including a light guide plate and a light guide column, is installed on the door frame. The light guide column is aligned with the indicator light, and the light guide plate abuts against the door panel. The light guide structure guides the light from the indicator light to the door panel, reducing light energy loss.
The clarity of icons has been improved, eliminating black borders and issues with insufficient brightness at night, ensuring even lighting, and enhancing the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of home appliance technology, and in particular to a drinking water device. Background Technology
[0002] Common drinking water devices, such as water dispensers and water purifiers, provide direct drinking water. They typically consist of a main body and a door. The door can be opened and closed, allowing people to easily fill their containers when open and ensuring a neat appearance when closed.
[0003] The front panel of existing doors is usually made of glass, and indicator lights shine on the viewing window of the glass to display the required icons. Because the indicator lights are located on the main body, the distance between the glass panel and the indicator lights is relatively large, causing the light to scatter over a long distance, weakening the light energy. When the light shines on the glass panel, the light is weaker, resulting in problems such as the icons on the glass panel not lighting up, being blurry, and having black edges when the user uses the product. Utility Model Content
[0004] This utility model provides a drinking water device to solve the technical problem in the prior art where the large gap between the glass plate and the indicator light results in unclear icon display.
[0005] Based on the above concept, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A drinking water device, comprising:
[0007] Main body, including the front housing;
[0008] A door structure is movably connected to the front housing. The door structure is movable relative to the front housing between an open position and a closed position. The door structure includes a door frame and a door panel, with the door panel disposed on the front side of the door frame.
[0009] The indicator component includes an indicator light and a light guide structure. The indicator light is disposed on the front housing, and the light guide structure is disposed on the door frame and located on the rear side of the door panel. When the door structure is in the closed position, the light guide structure is located on the front side of the indicator light.
[0010] Preferably, the light guide structure includes a light guide plate and a light guide column. The light guide plate abuts against the rear side of the door panel, and the light guide column is disposed on the rear side of the light guide plate. When the door structure is in the closed position, one axial end of the light guide column faces the indicator light.
[0011] Preferably, the light guide column includes a prism segment and a cylindrical segment. One end of the prism segment is connected to the light guide plate, and the other end of the prism segment is connected to the cylindrical segment. The end of the cylindrical segment away from the prism segment is directly opposite the indicator light.
[0012] Preferably, the cross-sectional area of the prism segment gradually increases along the direction away from the cylindrical segment.
[0013] Preferably, a first light guide hole is provided on the front side of the front housing, and some of the indicator lights are inserted into the first light guide hole. A second light guide hole is provided on the door frame, and some of the light guide pillars are inserted into the second light guide hole. When the door structure is in the closed position, the first light guide hole and the second light guide hole are directly opposite each other.
[0014] Preferably, the inner diameter of the second light guide hole is larger than the inner diameter of the first light guide hole; and / or, the end of the second light guide hole near the first light guide hole forms a flared structure, and the diameter of the flared structure gradually increases along the direction near the first light guide hole.
[0015] Preferably, there are multiple indicator lights, and each indicator light is provided with a light guide column, with multiple light guide columns sharing a single light guide plate.
[0016] Preferably, the door frame includes a frame body and a light shield, the door panel is disposed on the front side of the frame body, the light shield is disposed on the rear side of the frame body, the light shield has a receiving cavity with an opening facing forward, and the light guide structure is disposed in the receiving cavity.
[0017] Preferably, the door structure further includes a light-blocking plate, which is disposed in the accommodating cavity to divide the accommodating cavity into at least two accommodating sub-cavities, with one accommodating sub-cavity corresponding to each indicator light.
[0018] Preferably, the light guide structure is provided with an insertion port, and the light shield is provided with an insertion protrusion, which is inserted into the insertion port.
[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0020] The drinking device proposed in this utility model includes a main body, a door structure, and an indicator component. The main body includes a front housing, and the door structure is movably connected to the front housing, allowing the door structure to move between an open and closed position relative to the front housing. The door structure includes a door frame and a door panel, with the door panel located on the front side of the door frame. The indicator component includes an indicator light and a light guide structure. The indicator light is located on the front housing, and the light guide structure is located on the door frame and behind the door panel. When the door structure is in the closed position, the light guide structure is located in front of the indicator light. By setting a light guide structure on the door frame, the light from the indicator light can be guided to the door panel, reducing light energy loss during propagation and solving problems such as blurry icons, black borders around the icons, and lack of illumination at night in the window on the door panel. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the drinking device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a first exploded view of a portion of the structure of the drinking device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a second exploded view of a portion of the structure of the drinking device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial rear view of the drinking device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Sectional view along axis AA;
[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C;
[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 BB-direction sectional view;
[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of point D;
[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the indicator component provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0030] Figure 10 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the door structure provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0031] Figure 11 This is a partial structural diagram of the main body provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0032] In the picture:
[0033] 10. Main body; 11. Front housing; 111. First light guide hole; 112. Buckle; 113. Positioning post; 114. Threaded hole; 12. Locking component;
[0034] 20. Door structure; 21. Door frame; 211. Second light guide hole; 212. Horn mouth structure; 213. Frame body; 214. Light shield; 2141. Accommodating cavity; 215. Boss; 22. Door panel; 23. Light blocking plate; 231. Insertion protrusion;
[0035] 30. Indicator component; 31. Indicator light; 32. Light guide structure; 321. Light guide plate; 3211. Socket; 322. Light guide post; 3221. Prismatic segment; 3222. Cylindrical segment; 33. Lamp panel; 331. Positioning hole; 332. Mounting hole. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the 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 intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0037] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" 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 utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0038] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0039] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0040] See Figures 1 to 11This embodiment provides a drinking water device, including a main body 10, a door structure 20, and an indicator component 30. The main body 10 includes a front housing 11; the door structure 20 is movably connected to the front housing 11 and can move between an open position and a closed position relative to the front housing 11. The door structure 20 includes a door frame 21 and a door panel 22, with the door panel 22 located on the front side of the door frame 21. The indicator component 30 includes an indicator light 31 and a light guide structure 32. The indicator light 31 is located on the front housing 11, and the light guide structure 32 is located on the door frame 21 and behind the door panel 22. When the door structure 20 is in the closed position, the light guide structure 32 is located in front of the indicator light 31. By providing the light guide structure 32 on the door frame 21, the light from the indicator light 31 can be guided to the door panel 22, reducing the loss of light energy during propagation and solving problems such as blurry icons, black borders around the edges, and lack of illumination at night in the window on the door panel 22.
[0041] The main body 10 also includes a side shell and a rear shell. The front shell 11, the side shell, and the rear shell form a main body cavity for accommodating the water circuit components of the drinking water device. For example, the door structure 20 is rotatably connected to the front shell 11, and the door structure 20 is opened or closed by rotating it. For example, one side of the door frame 21 is connected to the front shell 11 via a pivot.
[0042] For example, the door panel 22 is made of glass. The door panel 22 can be connected to the door frame 21 by adhesive bonding. Windows and icons can be set on the glass panel as needed, without limitation. The light emitted by the indicator light 31 is guided by the light guide structure 32 to illuminate the icons on the glass panel. Due to the light guide structure 32, the loss of light energy during the propagation process is reduced, so the icons are clearer.
[0043] Indicator light 31 can be an existing LED light. Light guide structure 32 can be made of ABS or acrylic material, and there are no restrictions. The shape of light guide structure 32 can be set as needed.
[0044] For example, the light guide structure 32 includes a light guide plate 321 and a light guide column 322. The light guide plate 321 abuts against the rear side of the door panel 22, and the light guide column 322 is disposed on the rear side of the light guide plate 321. When the door structure 20 is in the closed position, one axial end of the light guide column 322 faces the indicator light 31. Through the cooperation of the light guide plate 321 and the light guide column 322, the light guide column 322 guides the light from the indicator light 31 to the light guide plate 321. The light guide plate 321 has a large area to block the viewing window on the door panel 22 and prevent black edges from appearing on the viewing window.
[0045] The size of the light guide plate 321 can be set according to actual needs. For example, the light guide plate 321 is larger than the viewing window on the door panel 22 to avoid the problem of black borders on the viewing window and ensure clear visibility from any direction.
[0046] For example, when the door structure 20 is in the closed position, one end of the light guide column 322 abuts against the indicator light 31 in the axial direction, so that there is no gap between the light guide column 322 and the indicator light 31, so as to further reduce light energy loss.
[0047] In this embodiment, the light guide post 322 includes a prism segment 3221 and a cylindrical segment 3222. One end of the prism segment 3221 is connected to the light guide plate 321, and the other end of the prism segment 3221 is connected to the cylindrical segment 3222. The end of the cylindrical segment 3222 away from the prism segment 3221 is directly opposite the indicator light 31. Through the cooperation of the prism segment 3221 and the cylindrical segment 3222, the light from the indicator light 31 is conducted along the cylindrical segment 3222 to the prism segment 3221, and then to the light guide plate 321. In other embodiments, the light guide post 322 is a cylindrical structure.
[0048] Along the direction away from the cylindrical segment 3222, the cross-sectional area of the prism segment 3221 gradually increases. When light is transmitted within the light guide post 322, the same amount of light energy is dispersed onto a larger light-emitting surface, thereby reducing the energy density of the light-emitting surface and making the emitted light brighter and softer.
[0049] A first light guide hole 111 is provided on the front side of the front housing 11, and some indicator lights 31 are inserted into the first light guide hole 111. A second light guide hole 211 is provided on the door frame 21, and some light guide pillars 322 are inserted into the second light guide hole 211. When the door structure 20 is in the closed position, the first light guide hole 111 and the second light guide hole 211 are directly opposite each other. By setting the first light guide hole 111 and the second light guide hole 211, the light emitted by the indicator lights 31 is emitted along the first light guide hole 111 and the second light guide hole 211, reducing light energy loss.
[0050] In this configuration, the first light guide hole 111 and the second light guide hole 211 are positioned opposite each other, and can be coaxially arranged to guide light. In some embodiments, the diameter of the first light guide hole 111 is equal to the diameter of the second light guide hole 211. In some embodiments, the inner diameter of the second light guide hole 211 is larger than the inner diameter of the first light guide hole 111, so that as much light guided by the first light guide hole 111 as possible can enter the second light guide hole 211, thereby reducing light energy loss. In some embodiments, a flared structure 212 is formed at the end of the second light guide hole 211 near the first light guide hole 111, and the diameter of the flared structure 212 gradually increases along the direction near the first light guide hole 111. By setting the flared structure 212, all the light guided by the first light guide hole 111 can enter the second light guide hole 211, thereby reducing light energy loss.
[0051] Indicator light 31 is inserted into the first light guide hole 111 from rear to front on the rear side of the front housing 11, and light guide structure 32 is inserted into the second light guide hole 211 from front to rear on the front side of the door frame 21. To further reduce light energy loss, a sealing ring can be provided on the outside of the second light guide hole 211. When the door structure 20 is in the closed position, the sealing ring abuts against the front housing 11 to seal the gap between the first light guide hole 111 and the second light guide hole 211.
[0052] In this embodiment, multiple indicator lights 31 are provided, and a light guide column 322 is provided for each indicator light 31. The multiple light guide columns 322 share a light guide plate 321. This ensures structural compactness and uniform light output. For example, the multiple indicator lights 31 are arranged on a lamp board 33.
[0053] Indicator light 31 is disposed on the front housing 11. Exemplarily, lamp plate 33 is connected to the front housing 11. Exemplarily, a latch 112 is provided on the rear side of the front housing 11, and lamp plate 33 is engaged with latch 112. When lamp plate 33 is engaged with latch 112, indicator light 31 on lamp plate 33 is inserted into the first light guide hole 111. Exemplarily, a positioning post 113 is provided on the rear side of the front housing 11, and a positioning hole 331 is provided on lamp plate 33. When lamp plate 33 is engaged with latch 112, positioning post 113 is inserted into positioning hole 331. Exemplarily, a threaded hole 114 is provided on the rear side of the front housing 11, and a mounting hole 332 is provided on lamp plate 33. When lamp plate 33 is engaged with latch 112, a locking member 12 passes through mounting hole 332 and connects to threaded hole 114. The cooperation of latch 112 and locking member 12 makes lamp plate 33 more securely installed.
[0054] A light guide structure 32 is disposed on the door frame 21. Exemplarily, the light guide structure 32 protrudes from the rear side of the door frame 21. Exemplarily, the interval between the door panel 22 and the indicator light 31 is 20mm-30mm. The light guide structure 32 is disposed within the space between the door panel 22 and the indicator light 31.
[0055] For example, the door frame 21 includes a frame body 213 and a light shield 214. The door panel 22 is disposed on the front side of the frame body 213, and the light shield 214 is disposed on the rear side of the frame body 213. The light shield 214 has a forward-facing receiving cavity 2141, and a light guide structure 32 is disposed within the receiving cavity 2141. By providing the light shield 214, light energy loss can be reduced.
[0056] The light shield 214 has a forward-facing receiving cavity 2141, which facilitates the installation of the light guide structure 32 and also facilitates the contact between the light guide structure 32 and the door panel 22. A second light guide hole 211 is located on the rear side of the light shield 214, and the cylindrical section 3222 of the light guide post 322 is inserted into the second light guide hole 211. To ensure stable installation of the light guide structure 32, a boss 215 is provided on the inner wall of the light shield 214, and the second light guide hole 211 is located on the boss 215. The boss 215 increases structural strength to prevent a decrease in structural strength of the light shield 214 due to the opening of the second light guide hole 211; it also increases the axial length of the second light guide hole 211, thereby increasing the contact area between the light guide structure 32 and the second light guide hole 211.
[0057] The door structure 20 also includes a light-shielding plate 23, which is disposed within the accommodating cavity 2141 to divide the accommodating cavity 2141 into at least two accommodating sub-cavities, with one accommodating sub-cavity corresponding to each indicator light 31. This is to prevent light interference between the various indicator lights 31. For example, there are four indicator lights 31, corresponding to four light guide pillars 322 and four second light guide holes 211. Three light-shielding plates 23 are disposed within the accommodating cavity 2141, dividing the accommodating cavity 2141 into four accommodating sub-cavities.
[0058] The light guide structure 32 is provided with a socket 3211, and the light shield 23 is provided with a plugging protrusion 231, which is inserted into the socket 3211. The plugging protrusion 231, in cooperation with the socket 3211, limits the position of the light guide structure 32, thus stabilizing its position. Exemplarily, the socket 3211 is located on the light guide plate 321. In this embodiment, the socket 3211 extends in an elongated shape to fit the structure of the light shield 23 and reduce space occupation.
[0059] The light-blocking plate 23 and the light-shielding cover 214 can be integrally formed or bonded together. During installation, the light guide structure 32 is placed in the receiving cavity 2141, so that the insertion protrusion 231 on the light-blocking plate 23 is inserted into the insertion slot 3211 on the light guide plate 321. Then, the door panel 22 is installed on the front side of the frame body 213 so that the light guide plate 321 abuts against the door panel 22.
[0060] For example, the light guide structure 32 is a symmetrical structure. The light guide structure 32 is symmetrical about the left and right with respect to the plane at its middle position. During installation, it can be installed in any direction without error, thus improving assembly efficiency.
[0061] The above embodiments merely illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of this utility model. This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A drinking water device, characterized in that, include: Main body (10), including front housing (11); The door structure (20) is movably connected to the front housing (11). The door structure (20) is movable relative to the front housing (11) between an open position and a closed position. The door structure (20) includes a door frame (21) and a door panel (22). The door panel (22) is disposed on the front side of the door frame (21). The indicator component (30) includes an indicator light (31) and a light guide structure (32). The indicator light (31) is disposed on the front housing (11), and the light guide structure (32) is disposed on the door frame (21) and located on the rear side of the door panel (22). When the door structure (20) is in the closed position, the light guide structure (32) is located on the front side of the indicator light (31).
2. The drinking water device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light guide structure (32) includes a light guide plate (321) and a light guide column (322). The light guide plate (321) abuts against the rear side of the door panel (22), and the light guide column (322) is disposed on the rear side of the light guide plate (321). When the door structure (20) is in the closed position, one end of the light guide column (322) is directly facing the indicator light (31) in the axial direction.
3. The drinking water device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The light guide post (322) includes a prism segment (3221) and a cylindrical segment (3222). One end of the prism segment (3221) is connected to the light guide plate (321), and the other end of the prism segment (3221) is connected to the cylindrical segment (3222). The end of the cylindrical segment (3222) away from the prism segment (3221) is directly facing the indicator light (31).
4. The drinking water device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Along the direction away from the cylindrical segment (3222), the cross-sectional area of the prism segment (3221) gradually increases.
5. The drinking water device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front housing (11) is provided with a first light guide hole (111) on the front side, and some of the indicator lights (31) are inserted into the first light guide hole (111). The door frame (21) is provided with a second light guide hole (211), and some of the light guide columns (322) are inserted into the second light guide hole (211). When the door structure (20) is in the closed position, the first light guide hole (111) and the second light guide hole (211) are directly opposite each other.
6. The drinking water device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner diameter of the second light guide hole (211) is larger than the inner diameter of the first light guide hole (111); and / or, the end of the second light guide hole (211) near the first light guide hole (111) forms a flared structure (212), and the diameter of the flared structure (212) gradually increases along the direction near the first light guide hole (111).
7. The drinking water device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Multiple indicator lights (31) are provided, and a light guide column (322) is provided for each indicator light (31). Multiple light guide columns (322) share a light guide plate (321).
8. The drinking water device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The door frame (21) includes a frame body (213) and a light shield (214). The door panel (22) is located on the front side of the frame body (213), and the light shield (214) is located on the rear side of the frame body (213). The light shield (214) has a front-facing receiving cavity (2141), and the light guide structure (32) is located in the receiving cavity (2141).
9. The drinking water device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The door structure (20) also includes a light-blocking plate (23), which is disposed in the accommodating cavity (2141) to divide the accommodating cavity (2141) into at least two accommodating sub-cavities, with one accommodating sub-cavity corresponding to each indicator light (31).
10. The drinking water device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The light guide structure (32) is provided with a socket (3211), and the light shield (23) is provided with a plug-in protrusion (231), which is inserted into the socket (3211).