Water purifier

Abstract

To provide a water purifier capable of expanding an area according to needs of a user and including a tray that easily supports not only containers for drinking but also containers for cooking.SOLUTION: A water purifier includes: a water purifier body 110 including a first surface 1101, a second surface 1102 opposite to the first surface, and side surfaces between the first surface and the second surface; a water tank arranged inside the water purifier body; a front upper cover 130 connected to a front surface 1103A of the side surfaces and forming a water discharge area through which water stored in the water tank is discharged; and a tray 150 connected perpendicularly to the front surface and arranged on a lower side of the water discharge area in a gravity direction. The tray increases an exposed area when advancing in a first direction perpendicular to the front surface and decreases an exposed area when retracting in a second direction opposite to the first direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] Hereinafter, the embodiments relate to a water purifier. [Background technology]

[0002] The water purifier has a water bucket filled with water and can adjust the temperature of the water discharged from the bucket. For example, Registered Utility Model No. 0112708 discloses a raw water cooling and heating device that is installed above the raw water discharge port of a mineral water bottle. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] An object of one embodiment is to provide a water purifier that has an area that can be expanded according to the user's needs and that includes a tray that can easily support not only drinking vessels but also cooking vessels.

[0004] An object of one embodiment is to provide a water purifier that employs a drawer-type, slidable tray, allowing users to easily expand or reduce the area of ​​the tray.

[0005] An object of one embodiment is to provide a water purifier that is designed with a double-sealed structure to prevent water contained in the tray from leaking into the device when the tray slides. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A water purifier according to one embodiment includes a water purifier body including a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and side surfaces between the first and second surfaces; a water tank disposed inside the water purifier body; a front upper cover coupled to a front of the side surfaces and forming a water outlet area through which water stored in the water tank is discharged; and a tray coupled perpendicular to the front surface and disposed below the water outlet area in the direction of gravity, wherein the exposed area of ​​the tray increases when the tray moves forward in a first direction perpendicular to the front surface, and decreases when the tray moves backward in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0007] According to one aspect, the water purifier body includes a cover receiving member that forms a space to receive a portion of the front upper cover, and a separation prevention member that is formed on at least one surface of the cover receiving member to extend in the first direction, and an end of the separation prevention member may be hook-shaped and protrude toward the inside of the cover receiving member.

[0008] According to one aspect, the front upper cover includes a first upper cover member that is coupled to the water purifier body to form a space protruding from the front surface and spaced apart from the water tank, and in which a water outlet valve is disposed in the direction of gravity so as to face the water outlet area; a second upper cover member that is parallel to the front surface and extends from the first upper cover member toward the tray in the direction of gravity to form the water outlet area; and a third upper cover member that extends from the second upper cover member in the first direction, and the tray can be placed on the third upper cover member and slidably moved.

[0009] According to one aspect, the front upper cover further includes a tray accommodating member that forms an opening in the second upper cover member and extends from the opening in the second direction to form a space for accommodating a portion of the tray, and the tray accommodating member is built into the cover accommodating member, and at least one surface thereof may have a coupling groove through which an end of the separation prevention member passes and is coupled.

[0010] According to one aspect, the tray has an open upper surface facing the water outflow area and includes a support member that is placed on the third upper cover member and slides, and a portion of the support member is inserted into the tray accommodating member through the opening, and at least one surface is coupled to the anti-detachment member so that it can slide in the first direction or the second direction.

[0011] According to one aspect, the support member includes a pull-in / pull-out portion that is narrower than the opening and is pulled into or pulled out of the tray receiving member through the opening, and an exposed portion that is wider than the opening and forms a space expanded in the first direction from the pull-in / pull-out portion, and the pull-in / pull-out portion may have a guide rail formed on at least one surface to which the anti-detachment member is coupled so that the support member can slide.

[0012] According to one aspect, the guide rail is disposed at an end remote from the exposed portion and has a first stopper protruding outward, and the maximum forward distance that the support member can move in the first direction can be determined by the anti-detachment member and the first stopper.

[0013] According to one aspect, the guide rail may be spaced apart from the first stopper in the first direction and may have a second stopper protruding outward, and when the support member moves the forward distance in the first direction, an end of the separation prevention member may be interposed between the first stopper and the second stopper.

[0014] According to one aspect, the guide rail may be disposed adjacent to the exposed portion and may have a third stopper protruding outward, and when the support member moves in the second direction by the forward distance, an end of the separation prevention member may be interposed between the second upper cover member and the third stopper.

[0015] According to one aspect, the tray may further include a water tank member that is built into the support member and forms a space to accommodate water dripping from the water outlet valve, and a filter member that is placed on the support member or the water tank member and has grill-shaped slits formed therein to allow the water to pass through. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to one embodiment of the water purifier, the area can be expanded according to the user's needs, and a tray can be provided to easily support not only drinking containers but also cooking containers.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the water purifier, a tray that is retractable and slidable is applied, allowing a user to easily expand or reduce the area of ​​the tray.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the water purifier, the double-sealed structure is designed to prevent water contained in the tray from leaking into the device when the tray slides.

[0019] The effects of the water purifier according to one embodiment are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a water purifier according to an embodiment; [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a water purifier according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] 1 illustrates a state in which a tray of a water purifier according to an embodiment is advanced. [Figure 4] 1 shows a cover housing member and a separation prevention member of a water purifier according to an embodiment. [Figure 5] 1 illustrates the coupling of a cover receiving member, a tray receiving member, and a tray of a water purifier according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is an exploded view showing a tray of the water purifier according to one embodiment. [Figure 7] 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a tray of a water purifier according to an embodiment is fully advanced; [Figure 8] 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a tray of a water purifier according to an embodiment is fully retracted; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, various modifications may be made to the embodiments, and the scope of the patent application is not limited or restricted by such embodiments. It should be understood that all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives to the embodiments are included in the scope of the patent.

[0022] The terms used in the embodiments are merely used for the purpose of explanation and are not to be construed as limiting. A singular expression includes a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "comprise" or "have" indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. Commonly used predefined terms should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning they have in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted as having an ideal or overly formal meaning unless expressly defined herein.

[0024] In addition, in the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. In the description of the embodiments, if a detailed description of related known technology is determined to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the embodiments, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0025] Furthermore, when describing components of an embodiment, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used. These terms are used to distinguish the component from other components, and do not limit the nature, order, or sequence of the components. When a component is described as being "coupled," "coupled," or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly coupled or connected to the other component, but additional components may be "coupled," "coupled," or "connected" between the components.

[0026] Components that have the same functions as components included in one embodiment will be described using the same names in other embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, the description of one embodiment may also be applied to other embodiments, and detailed descriptions will be omitted to the extent that they overlap.

[0027] Figure 1 shows an oblique view of a water purifier according to one embodiment, Figure 2 shows a schematic configuration of a water purifier according to one embodiment, Figure 3 shows a state in which the tray of the water purifier according to one embodiment is advanced, Figure 4 shows a cover accommodating member and a separation prevention member of the water purifier according to one embodiment, Figure 5 shows the connection of the cover accommodating member, tray accommodating member, and tray of the water purifier according to one embodiment, Figure 6 is an exploded view of the tray of the water purifier according to one embodiment, Figure 7 shows a state in which the tray of the water purifier according to one embodiment is advanced to the maximum, and Figure 8 shows a state in which the tray of the water purifier according to one embodiment is retracted to the maximum.

[0028] Referring to FIG. 1, a water purifier 10 according to one embodiment includes a water purifier body 110, a water tank 100, a front upper cover 130, a front lower cover 140, and a tray 150.

[0029] The water purifier body 110 includes a first surface 1101 , a second surface 1102 opposite the first surface 1101 , and a side surface 1103 between the first surface 1101 and the second surface 1102 .

[0030] The side surface 1103 includes a front surface 1103A to which the front upper cover 130 and the front lower cover 140 are connected, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a first side surface 1103B and a second side surface 1103C located opposite each other and disposed between the front surface 1103A and the rear surface.

[0031] In one embodiment, the water tank 100 may be disposed on top of the water purifier 10. The water tank 100 includes a first water tank 101 and a second water tank 102. The first water tank 101 may be configured to be detachable from the body of the water purifier 10. For example, the first water tank 101 may contain tap water. The second water tank 102 may be disposed spaced apart from the first water tank 101.

[0032] The front upper cover 130 is coupled to the front surface 1103A to form a water outlet area A through which water stored in the water tank 100 is discharged. A water outlet valve 840 may be disposed on one side of the front upper cover 130, protruding in the direction of gravity. The water outlet valve 840 is connected to the water tank 100, and hot water, cold water, and / or purified water is discharged from the water outlet valve 840. The discharged water may pass through the water outlet area A.

[0033] The front lower cover 140 can be disposed below the water outlet area A and coupled to the front surface 1103A.

[0034] The front upper cover 130 and the front lower cover 140 are fastened to each other, and the front lower cover 140 is fixed to the water purifier body 110 .

[0035] The tray 150 may be vertically coupled to the front surface 1103A of the water purifier body 110. It may be disposed below the water outlet area A in the direction of gravity. That is, the tray 150 may be provided between the water outlet area A and the front lower cover 140. The tray 150 may also be placed on a part of the front upper cover 130. The tray 150 may store at least a portion of the water that is discharged through the water outlet valve 840 and passes through the water outlet area A.

[0036] Referring to FIG. 2, the water purifier 10 according to one embodiment includes a hot water tank 200, a cold water tank 300, a pump 400, a filter 500, a compressor 600, a control unit 700, and a hot water tank water detection sensor 900.

[0037] Between the first water tank 101 and the second water tank 102, a pump 400 and a filter 500 are disposed.

[0038] For example, the pump 400 may be connected to the lower part of the first water tank 101. The pump 400 can transfer water discharged from the first water tank 101 to the second water tank .

[0039] A filter 500 may be provided between the pump 400 and the second water tank 102. The filter 500 can purify water from the first water tank 101 and supply the purified water to the second water tank 102. The filter 500 includes a first filter 501 and a second filter 502. The second water tank 102 may store purified water.

[0040] A hot water tank inlet line 811 may be provided between the second water tank 102 and the hot water tank 200. A cold water tank inlet line 821 may be provided between the second water tank 102 and the cold water tank 300. A second water tank outlet line 832 may be provided between the second water tank 102 and the water outlet valve 840.

[0041] For example, each of the hot water tank inlet line 811, the cold water tank inlet line 821, and the second water tank outlet line 832 may include piping connected to the lower part of the second water tank 102 through which the purified water in the second water tank 102 passes.

[0042] For example, an end of the hot water tank inlet line 811 may be connected to one side of the hot water tank 200. The purified water supplied from the second water tank 102 may be stored in the hot water tank 200. As another example, the water supplied from the first water tank 101 may be supplied to one side of the hot water tank 200 and stored in the hot water tank 200.

[0043] The hot water tank 200 includes a heater 201. The heater 201 can heat the purified water supplied to the hot water tank 200. For example, the heater 201 may be controlled by the control unit 700 to determine whether or not to heat and / or the degree of heating. A drain port through which water can be discharged may be provided at the bottom of the hot water tank 200. A temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the heated water is provided inside the hot water tank 200.

[0044] An end of a cold water tank inlet line 821 may be connected to one side of the cold water tank 300. The purified water supplied from the second water tank 102 is stored in the cold water tank 300.

[0045] The cold water tank 300 includes a cooler 301. For example, the cooler 301 may include a cooling coil surrounding the outside of the cold water tank 300. The control unit 700 can control whether or not the cooler 301 performs cooling and / or the degree of cooling. A drain port through which water can be discharged may be provided at the bottom of the cold water tank 300. A temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the cooled water is provided inside the cold water tank 300.

[0046] The compressor 600 may be coupled to the cold water tank 300 .

[0047] The hot water tank air vent 813 can connect the hot water tank 200 and the second water tank 102. For example, the hot water tank air vent 813 may include a pipe connecting the top of the hot water tank 200 and the top of the second water tank 102. Air leaving the hot water tank 200 through the hot water tank air vent 813 can move to the second water tank 102.

[0048] The cold water tank air vent 823 may connect the cold water tank 300 and the second water tank 102. For example, the cold water tank air vent 823 may include a pipe connecting the top of the cold water tank 300 and the top of the second water tank 102. Air coming out of the cold water tank 300 can move to the second water tank 102 through the cold water tank air vent 823.

[0049] The hot water tank discharge line 812 may connect the hot water tank 200 to the outlet valve 840. For example, the hot water tank discharge line 812 may include a pipe that connects the top of the hot water tank 200 to the outlet valve 840 and allows heated water to pass through.

[0050] The cold water tank discharge line 822 may connect the cold water tank 300 to the water outlet valve 840. For example, the cold water tank discharge line 822 may include a pipe that connects the top of the cold water tank 300 to the water outlet valve 840 and allows cooled water to pass through.

[0051] In one embodiment, the hot water tank water detection sensor 900 can detect the presence or absence of water in the hot water tank 200 .

[0052] The hot water tank water detection sensor 900 can be provided on the hot water tank air vent 813. For example, the hot water tank water detection sensor 900 may be provided at a position adjacent to the upper level of the hot water tank 200.

[0053] For example, water may flow into the hot water tank 200 via the first water tank 101 or the second water tank 102. After the hot water tank 200 is filled with water, water may be filled into the first water tank 101 or the second water tank 102. After the hot water tank 200 is filled with water, water may rise up to the hot water tank air vent 813. By providing the hot water tank water detection sensor 900 at the part where the hot water tank air vent 813 is filled with water, it is possible to detect whether water is present in the hot water tank 200.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 3, the tray 150 of the water purifier 10 according to one embodiment may move along the direction of the arrow to increase or decrease the area exposed to the water outflow area A. For example, the tray 150 may move forward in a first direction perpendicular to the front surface 1103A. In this way, the exposed area of ​​the tray 150 to the water outflow area A may be expanded. The tray 150 may also move backward in a second direction opposite to the first direction. That is, the tray 150 may return by moving again toward the front surface 1103A. In this way, the exposed area of ​​the tray 150 to the water outflow area A may be reduced.

[0055] The front upper cover 130 includes a first upper cover member 131 , a second upper cover member 132 , and a third upper cover member 133 .

[0056] The first upper cover member 131 may form a space protruding from the front surface 1103A to accommodate the second water tank 102 spaced apart from the first water tank 101. A water outlet valve 840 is disposed below the first upper cover member 131. The water outlet valve 840 may be disposed facing the direction of gravity toward the water outlet area A.

[0057] The second upper cover member 132 extends parallel to the front surface 1103A of the water purifier body 110 from the first upper cover member 131 toward the front lower cover 140. That is, the second upper cover member 132 can extend in the direction of gravity toward the tray 150. As a result, the second upper cover member 132 can form a water outflow area A below the first upper cover member 131 protruding from the front surface 1103A, as shown in FIG.

[0058] The third upper cover member 133 extends vertically from the second upper cover member 132. That is, the third upper cover member 133 can extend so as to protrude in the first direction from the front surface 1103A. The tray 150 can be placed on the third upper cover member 133 and can slide.

[0059] In addition, the front upper cover 130 and the tray 150 can be combined with components disposed inside the water purifier body 110 .

[0060] When the front upper cover and the tray 150 are removed from the water purifier body 110, it appears as shown in FIG.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 4, the water purifier body 110 of the water purifier 10 according to the embodiment includes a cover receiving member 111 and a separation prevention member 112.

[0062] The cover receiving member 111 can form a space for receiving a part of the front upper cover 130 .

[0063] The separation prevention member 112 is formed to extend in a first direction on at least one surface of the cover accommodating member 111. An end 1121 of the separation prevention member 112 may be shaped like a hook that protrudes toward the inside of the cover accommodating member 111.

[0064] 3 and 5, the front upper cover 130 of the water purifier 10 according to the embodiment may further include a tray receiving member 134.

[0065] The tray receiving member 134 may have an opening 1321 formed in the second upper cover member 132. The tray receiving member 134 extends from the opening 1321 in a second direction to form a space. A portion of the tray 150 may be received in the space formed by the tray receiving member 134. The tray 150 may be inserted in the second direction as shown in FIG. 5 .

[0066] 5, the tray receiving member 134 may be inserted into the cover receiving member 111 in the direction of the arrow, i.e., the second direction. The tray receiving member 134 may also be formed with a coupling groove 1341 to be coupled to the separation prevention member 112. The coupling groove 1341 may be formed on at least one surface of the tray receiving member 134. The end 1121 of the separation prevention member 112 may be coupled to the tray receiving member 134 by passing through the coupling groove 1341.

[0067] 5, the tray 150, the tray receiving member 134, and the cover receiving member 111 are coupled in this order to form a double-sealing structure for the tray 150. As a result, the water purifier 10 according to the embodiment can be sealed to prevent leakage from the tray 150 to the inside of the water purifier body 110.

[0068] 5, the third upper cover member 133 of the front upper cover 130 may have a slope applied to the surface on which the tray 150 is placed. For example, the height of the surface of the third upper cover member 133 may increase along the second direction. For example, the slope angle may be 1 degree based on the second surface 1102. By applying a slope to the third upper cover member 133, when water flowing out from the water outlet valve 840 is received in the tray 150, natural water flow is guided in the first direction. Therefore, leakage in the second direction can be prevented.

[0069] Referring to FIG. 6, the tray 150 of the water purifier 10 according to one embodiment includes a support member 151, a water tank member 152, and a filter member 153.

[0070] The support member 151 may have an open top surface facing the water outflow area A. The bottom surface of the support member 151, opposite the top surface, is placed on the third upper cover member 133. A slot 1511 is formed on the bottom surface of the support member 151. A portion of the support member 151 may be inserted into or pulled out of the tray receiving member 134 through the opening 1321. That is, the support member 151 may advance in a first direction or retreat in a second direction on the third upper cover member 133. Here, at least one surface of the support member 151 is coupled with the separation prevention member 112, allowing it to slide. The separation prevention member 112 restricts the advancement of the support member 151.

[0071] The water tub member 152 may be built into the support member 151. A space is formed in the water tub member 152 to accommodate the water falling from the water outflow area A. The falling water is accommodated in the water tub member 152. Due to the slope of the third upper cover member 133 described above, the falling water accommodated in the water tub member 152 can be guided to move in the first direction.

[0072] The filter member 153 may be placed on the support member 151 or the water tank member 152. The filter member 153 may have grill-shaped slits formed therein to allow water to pass through.

[0073] The support member 151 described above includes a pull-in / pull-out portion 1512 and an exposed portion 1513 .

[0074] The retractable / retractable portion 1512 may be narrower than the opening 1321. The retractable / retractable portion 1512 is retracted into or pulled out of the tray accommodating member 134 through the opening 1321. When the tray 150 is retracted and in a predetermined position, as shown in FIG. 1, the retractable / retractable portion 1512 is fully inserted into the tray accommodating member 134 or the cover accommodating member 111 and is not exposed to the water outflow area A. When the tray moves forward, as shown in FIG. 3, the retractable / retractable portion 1512 is retracted from the tray accommodating member 134 and is exposed to the water outflow area A.

[0075] The exposed portion 1513 may be wider than the opening 1321. The exposed portion 1513 may form a space that is expanded in the first direction from the inlet / outlet portion 1512. The exposed portion 1513 may always be exposed toward the water outlet area A regardless of whether the tray 150 is moved forward or backward, as shown in FIGS.

[0076] The retractable / retractable portion 1512 may have a guide rail 15121 to which the anti-detachment member 112 is coupled. The guide rail 15121 may be formed on at least one surface of the retractable / retractable portion 1512. The anti-detachment member 112 is coupled to the guide rail 15121, allowing the support member 151 to slide through the opening 1321.

[0077] A first stopper 15122 may be formed on the guide rail 15121. The first stopper 15122 may be disposed at an end remote from the exposed portion 1513 and protrude outward. That is, the end 1121 of the separation prevention member 112 is coupled to the guide rail 15121, and the first stopper 15122 protrudes toward the separation prevention member 112. As shown in FIG. 7 , when the support member 151 moves forward to its maximum extent, the separation prevention member 112 and the first stopper 15122 come into contact with each other. Consequently, the maximum advance distance that the support member 151 can move forward in the first direction may be determined by the separation prevention member 112 and the first stopper 15122.

[0078] The guide rail 15121 may be formed with a second stopper 15123. The second stopper 15123 may be spaced apart from the first stopper 15122 in the first direction and protrude outward. The protrusion length of the second stopper 15123 from the guide rail 15121 is shorter than the protrusion length of the first stopper 15122. As shown in FIG. 7, when the support member 151 moves an advanced distance in the first direction, the end of the separation prevention member 112 is interposed between the first stopper 15122 and the second stopper 15123. The second stopper 15123 prevents the support member 151 from moving backward when the support member 151 is advanced as shown in FIG. 7, and can fix the support member 151 in a state where the exposed area is expanded.

[0079] The guide rail 15121 may have a third stopper 15124 formed thereon. The third stopper 15124 may be spaced apart from the second stopper 15123 in the first direction. The third stopper 15124 may be disposed adjacent to the exposed portion 1513 and protrude outward. The protruding length of the third stopper 15124 from the guide rail 15121 may be shorter than the protruding length of the first stopper 15122. For example, the protruding length of the third stopper 15124 may be the same as the protruding length of the second stopper 15123. The support member 151 shown in FIG. 7 can be retracted as shown in FIG. 8. That is, the support member 151 can slide forward in the second direction by a distance such that the exposed area relative to the water outflow area A is reduced. Here, the end 1121 of the separation prevention member 112 may be interposed between the second upper cover member 132 and the third stopper 15124.

[0080] As shown in Fig. 8, the retracted support member 151 can be restricted from further retracting by the second upper cover member 132. When the support member 151 is retracted to the maximum extent as shown in Fig. 8, the exposed portion 1513 can come into contact with the second upper cover member 132. Here, the end 1121 of the separation prevention member 112 is interposed between the third stopper 15124 and the exposed portion 1513 as shown in Fig. 8, and the third stopper 15124 fixes the pull-in / pull-out portion 1512 of the support member 151 in a state where it is completely inserted into the tray receiving member 134.

[0081] In addition, by providing the second stopper 15123 and the third stopper 15124, when the user slides the tray 150, the user can intuitively determine whether the tray 150 is open or closed by feeling the end 1121 of the anti-detachment member 112 passing through the second stopper 15123 or the third stopper 15124.

[0082] As described above, the water purifier 10 according to one embodiment is provided with a tray 150 whose area can be expanded according to the user's needs, so that it can easily support not only drinking containers but also cooking containers.

[0083] In addition, the water purifier 10 according to one embodiment employs a tray 150 that is retractable and slidable, allowing the user to easily expand or reduce the area of ​​the tray.

[0084] In addition, in one embodiment of the water purifier 10, the pull-in / pull-out portion 1512 of the tray 150 is designed with a double-sealed structure, which prevents water contained in the water tank member 152 from leaking into the water purifier body 110 when the tray 150 slides.

[0085] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art may apply various technical modifications and variations based on the above. For example, the described techniques may be performed in an order different from that described, and / or the components of the described systems, structures, devices, circuits, etc. may be combined or combined in a form different from that described, or may be replaced or substituted with other components or equivalents, and still achieve suitable results.

[0086] Therefore, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but is defined by the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. a water purifier body including a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a side surface between the first surface and the second surface; a water tank disposed inside the water purifier body; a front upper cover coupled to a front of the side surfaces and forming a water outlet area through which water stored in the water tank is discharged; a tray vertically connected to the front surface and disposed below the water outlet area in the direction of gravity; Including, The tray has an exposed area that increases when it moves forward in a first direction perpendicular to the front surface, and decreases when it moves backward in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

2. The water purifier body is a cover accommodating member that forms a space that accommodates a portion of the front upper cover; a separation prevention member formed on at least one surface of the cover accommodating member so as to extend in the first direction; Including, The water purifier according to claim 1 , wherein the end of the anti-detachment member is shaped like a hook protruding toward the inside of the cover accommodating member.

3. The front upper cover is a first upper cover member coupled to the water purifier body to form a space protruding from the front surface and spaced apart from the water tank, the first upper cover member having a water outlet valve disposed in a gravity direction facing the water outlet area; a second upper cover member that is parallel to the front surface and extends from the first upper cover member toward the tray in the direction of gravity to form the water outflow area; a third upper cover member extending from the second upper cover member in the first direction; Including, The water purifier according to claim 2 , wherein the tray is placed on the third upper cover member and slides thereon.

4. the front upper cover further includes a tray receiving member that forms an opening in the second upper cover member and extends in the second direction from the opening to form a space for receiving a portion of the tray; The water purifier according to claim 3, wherein the tray receiving member is incorporated into the cover receiving member, and a coupling groove is formed on at least one surface thereof, through which an end of the separation prevention member passes to be coupled.

5. the tray has an open upper surface facing the water outlet area and includes a support member that is placed on the third upper cover member and slides; The water purifier according to claim 4, wherein a portion of the support member is inserted into the tray receiving member through the opening, and at least one surface of the support member is coupled with the anti-detachment member to slide in the first direction or the second direction.

6. The support member is a pull-in / pull-out portion that is narrower than the opening and is pulled into or pulled out of the tray housing member through the opening; an exposed portion that is wider than the opening and forms a space that expands in the first direction from the lead-in / draw-out portion; Including, The water purifier according to claim 5, wherein the pull-in / pull-out portion has a guide rail formed on at least one surface thereof to which the separation prevention member is coupled so that the support member can slide.

7. the guide rail is disposed at an end remote from the exposed portion, and a first stopper is formed protruding outward; The water purifier according to claim 6, wherein a maximum forward distance that the support member can move in the first direction is determined by the separation prevention member and the first stopper.

8. The guide rail is spaced apart from the first stopper in the first direction and has a second stopper protruding outward, The water purifier according to claim 7, wherein when the support member moves the forward distance in the first direction, the end of the anti-detachment member is interposed between the first stopper and the second stopper.

9. The guide rail is disposed adjacent to the exposed portion and has a third stopper protruding outward, The water purifier according to claim 7, wherein when the support member moves the forward distance in the second direction, the end of the anti-detachment member is interposed between the second upper cover member and the third stopper.

10. The tray is a water tank member that is built into the support member and forms a space for accommodating water falling from the water outlet valve; a filter member that is placed on the support member or the water tank member and has a grill-shaped slit formed therein so that the falling water can pass through; The water purifier of claim 5 further comprising:

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