Water purifier and water purifier assembly including the same

Abstract

The water purifier includes a frame capable of accommodating a filter for filtering water, a flow path module disposed at the upper part of the frame to provide a passage for the water to flow, a valve module selectively opened and closed to adjust the flow of water in the flow path module and disposed at a position adjacent to the flow path module, and a substrate assembly for controlling the opening and closing of the valve module. The substrate assembly includes one or more substrates electrically connected to the valve module, and a substrate support covering at least a part of the substrate and engaging with the frame to support the one or more substrates. The substrate support is disposed below the flow path module and the valve module and supports at least one of the flow path module and the valve module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a water purifier and a water purifier assembly including the same.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, a water purifier is a device that is supplied with water from a water source such as a water supply, filtered by a filter provided inside, and then provides the purified water to a user. Also, the water purifier may directly provide the purified water to the user, but it can cool the purified water to a predetermined temperature or lower with a cooler and provide it as cold water, or heat it to a predetermined temperature or higher with a heater and provide it to the user as warm water.

[0003] The case of the water purifier is loaded by the weight of the water purifier components such as the aforementioned filter, cooler, and heater. During the process of manufacturing the water purifier and transporting it to consumers, the water purifier is subject to more loads due to dropping of the water purifier, the atmosphere, etc., and such loads may cause the shape of the case not to be maintained or the case to be damaged.

[0004] In fact, the problems of deformation of the water purifier case and the risk of detachment of components have not been recognized in the past.

[0005] For example, when the water purifier components such as a filter, a heater, and a pipe are designed to be arranged on the upper side of the water purifier as in the "Water Purifier" of Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2022-0046953 of the applicant, the load received by the case of the water purifier becomes even greater, and the risk of deformation and damage of the case described above becomes even greater. Furthermore, when the water purifier receives a large load during the transportation process, etc., the components of the water purifier may not be arranged in a fixed position and there is also a risk of detachment.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] One embodiment of the present invention is to provide a water purifier capable of preventing frame deformation by a frame supporting internal components of the water purifier and maintaining a fixed position even when the components of the water purifier receive a load. **Means for Solving the Problems**

[0007] A water purifier according to one aspect of the present invention includes a frame capable of accommodating a filter capable of filtering water, a flow path module disposed on an upper portion of the frame to provide a passage for the water to flow, a valve module selectively opened and closed to adjust the flow of water in the flow path module and disposed at a position adjacent to the flow path module, and a substrate assembly for controlling opening and closing of the valve module. The substrate assembly includes one or more substrates electrically connected to the valve module and a substrate support covering at least a part of the substrate and engaging with the frame to support the one or more substrates. The substrate support is disposed below the flow path module and the valve module and supports at least one of the flow path module and the valve module.

[0008] Further, the water purifier further includes a water body into which water can flow in, and the flow path module, the valve module, and the substrate assembly may be disposed on a front side of the water body.

[0009] Further, the frame includes a filter frame on which the filter can be seated and which supports one or more of the flow path module and the valve module, the substrate support supports the filter frame, and may be disposed below the filter frame.

[0010] Further, the filter frame may include a frame body on which the filter can be seated and a supporter extending forward from the frame body and supporting at least one of the flow path module and the valve module.

[0011] Further, the substrate support includes a coupling tool provided on the upper part of the substrate support and capable of being coupled to the filter frame, and the filter frame can include a fixing tool provided so as to surround the upper surface and the side surface of the coupling tool when the coupling tool is coupled to the filter frame.

[0012] Further, the frame is formed with a locking tool for engaging with the substrate support, includes a base frame for supporting the substrate support, the substrate support is provided at the lower part of the substrate support, and includes an engaging tool selectively engaging with the locking tool, and the locking tool and the engaging tool may be provided in a hook and groove shape for selectively engaging with each other.

[0013] Furthermore, it further includes a heating device capable of heating the water to a predetermined temperature, and the one or more substrates can include a first substrate electrically connected to the valve module and a second substrate electrically connected to the heating device.

[0014] Further, the width of the substrate assembly in the left-right direction may be larger than the width of the substrate assembly in the front-rear direction.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, a water purifier assembly includes a filter for filtering water to provide purified water, and a water purifier to which the filter is removably attached. The water purifier includes a frame capable of accommodating the filter, a flow path module disposed above the frame to provide a passage for the water to flow, a valve module selectively opened and closed to adjust the flow of water in the flow path module and disposed adjacent to the flow path module, and a substrate assembly for controlling the opening and closing of the valve module. The substrate assembly includes one or more substrates electrically connected to the valve module, and a substrate support covering at least a part of the substrate and engaging with the frame to support the one or more substrates. The substrate support is disposed below the flow path module and the valve module and supports at least one of the flow path module and the valve module.

[0016] Further, the frame includes a filter frame on which the filter can be seated and which supports one or more of the flow path module and the valve module, and the substrate support can support the filter frame.

Advantages of the Invention

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, by supporting the internal components of the water purifier with the frame, it is possible to prevent frame deformation, and even when the components of the water purifier receive a load, they can maintain their fixed positions.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] Hereinafter, specific embodiments for embodying the technical idea of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] In the description of the present invention, when it is determined that a specific description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0021] Also, when a certain component is referred to as being "in contact with", "supported by", or "connected to" another component, it should be understood that it can be directly in contact with, supported by, or connected to the other component, but other components may also exist therebetween.

[0022] The terms used in this specification are merely used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly has a different meaning.

[0023] In addition, expressions such as upper side, lower side, and side surface in this specification are described based on those shown in the drawings. It should be clarified in advance that when the direction of the object changes, they may be expressed differently. For the same reason, some components in the attached drawings are shown exaggeratedly, omitted, or schematically, and the size of each component does not fully reflect the actual size.

[0024] Furthermore, terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second can be used to describe various components, but the corresponding components are not limited by such terms. These terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0025] As used herein, the meaning of "including" does not exclude the presence or addition of other specific characteristics, regions, constants, steps, operations, elements, and / or components while embodying specific characteristics, regions, constants, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups.

[0026] Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration of the water purifier assembly 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0027] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a water purifier assembly 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention can provide clean water to a user by filtering water supplied from the outside. In addition, the water purifier assembly 1 can cool water and provide cold water to the user. The water purifier assembly 1 can include a water purifier 10 and a filter 20 attached to the water purifier 10 to filter raw water and provide purified water.

[0028] The water purifier 10 can filter water and provide clean water to the user when the filter 20 is attached. The water purifier 10 can include a flow path module 200, a water body 300, a cooling unit 400, a heat dissipation unit 500, a fan unit 600, a power supply device 700, a valve module 800, and a substrate assembly 900.

[0029] Frame 100 can support one or more of the flow path module 200, water body 300, cooling unit 400, heat dissipation unit 500, fan unit 600, power supply device 700, valve module 800, and substrate assembly 900. Frame 100 can include a main frame 110, a filter frame 120, and a base frame 130.

[0030] The lower side of the main frame 110 is open, and can provide a space for accommodating one or more of the flow path module 200, water body 300, cooling unit 400, heat dissipation unit 500, fan unit 600, power supply device 700, valve module 800, and substrate assembly 900. Further, the main frame 110 can include a housing that forms the appearance of the water purifier 10.

[0031] Referring further to FIGS. 4 to 6, the filter frame 120 can have one side open to accommodate the filter 20. The filter frame 120 can be arranged at the upper side while being at the rear part of the water purifier 10, and can be configured to have the upper side open. The filter frame 120 can be arranged on the main frame 110 and supported by the main frame 110 so as to be located on the rear side of the flow path module 200 while being on the front side of the fan unit 600. The filter frame 120 can include a frame body 121, a supporter 122, and a fixture 123.

[0032] The frame body 121 can provide a filter accommodation part (filter accommodation space) for seating the filter 20 by accommodating the filter 20 therein. A plurality of through holes may be formed on the side surface of the frame body 121 so that the air inside and outside the frame body 121 communicates. The through holes can be formed in the filter frame 120 so that air flows through the filter frame 120. For example, the air flowing into the inside of the frame 100 can flow through the through holes of the filter frame 120 to the heat sink 520. A plurality of through holes may be provided.

[0033] The supporter 122 can support one or more of the flow path module 200 and the valve module 800. The supporter 122 can be arranged on the front side of the frame body 121 and can have a shape protruding from the frame body 121. The supporter 122 may be arranged below the flow path module 200 and the valve module 800.

[0034] The fixture 123 can fix the substrate assembly 900. The fixture 123 is formed in a groove shape, and a coupling tool 914 (described later) provided on the substrate assembly 900 can be inserted therein and fastened to the substrate assembly 900. Further, the fixture 123 may be configured to surround the upper surface and the side surface of the coupling tool 914 (described later). The fixture 123 may be formed on the front side of the frame body 121 and may be arranged below the supporter 122. Further, screw holes can be formed in the fixture 123 so as to be able to be screwed with the substrate assembly 900. A plurality of fixtures 123 may be provided. For example, as shown in the figure according to the present embodiment, when the filter frame 120 is provided with two filter accommodating portions so as to be able to accommodate two filters, the fixture 123 may be provided in the first filter accommodating portion for accommodating the first filter and the second filter accommodating portion for accommodating the second filter, respectively.

[0035] The base frame 130 may be provided below the main frame 110. Further, the base frame 130 can provide a condensed water accommodating space for accommodating the condensed water generated by the water body 300. The base frame 130 may be configured to support the water body 300. A locking tool 131 for engaging with the substrate assembly 900 can be formed on the front side of the base frame 130. The locking tool 131 may have a hook or groove shape.

[0036] The flow path module 200 can guide the water filtered by the filter 20 to the outside of the frame 100. The flow path module 200 can be supported by the main frame 110 so as to be disposed in front of the water body 300 at the front portion of the main frame 110. The flow path module 200 can be detachably attached to the main frame 110 so as to be replaceable from the main frame 110. The flow path module 200 can include a water outlet portion 210 and a flow path portion 220.

[0037] The water outlet portion 210 can discharge the water flowing along the flow path portion 220 to the outside. The water outlet portion 210 may be disposed at the front portion of the main frame 110, and at least a part thereof may be exposed to the outside of the frame 100. Further, the water outlet portion 210 can communicate with the flow path portion 220. On the other hand, although the water outlet portion 210 has been described as being integrated with the flow path portion 220 in this specification, this is merely an example, and the water outlet portion 210 may be provided in a configuration different from that of the flow path portion 220, or may be integrally formed with the frame 100.

[0038] The flow path portion 220 can provide a passage for water to flow. The flow path portion 220 can guide the water filtered by the filter 20 to the water outlet portion 210. Further, the flow path portion 220 may be disposed at the front portion of the main frame 110, or may be disposed above the water outlet portion 210.

[0039] The water body 300 can provide a space for water to flow. For example, the water body 300 may be configured as a direct water type that provides a path for water to flow. In this case, a plurality of partition walls 310 that are displaced from each other are provided in the water body 300, and a path for water to flow can be formed by the plurality of partition walls 310. Further, the water flowing in from the upper portion of the water body 300 can be discharged from the lower portion of the water body 300. On the other hand, the flow direction of the water flowing along the path formed inside the water body 300 can be changed a plurality of times by the plurality of partition walls 310. Further, the water flowing into the water body 300 can be cooled by the cooling unit 400 while flowing along the plurality of partition walls 310.

[0040] However, the idea of the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. In another example, the water body 300 may be a water storage tank in which water can be stored. In this case, the water body 300 can provide a space for storing the inflowing water and a space for storing the cold water cooled by the cooling unit 400. For example, the water stored in the water body 300 can be filled from the lower part to the upper part of the water body 300 by the water flowing into the water body 300. The water flowing into the interior of the water body 300 can be cooled by the cooling unit 400 while filling up.

[0041] In yet another example, the water body 300 may have a pipe shape (not shown) in which the water that enters the water body 300 first exits first. In this case, the water flowing along the pipe can be cooled by the cooling unit 400. Also, the water flowing into the pipe of the water body 300 can be cooled to a low temperature while flowing along the pipe and can exit from the pipe.

[0042] The cooling unit 400 can cool the water flowing into the interior of the water body 300 to a predetermined temperature or lower. The cooling unit 400 can be supported by the water body 300 such that one surface contacts the outer surface of the water body 300. Also, the cooling unit 400 can be supported on the rear side of the water body 300. For example, the cooling unit 400 may be supported by the water body 300 such that the front surface contacts the rear surface of the water body 300. Also, the cooling unit 400 may be supplied with power from the power supply device 700, and the power transmitted to the cooling unit 400 can be adjusted by the power supply device 700.

[0043] Also, since the cooling unit 400 is constituted by an electronic cooling device, a cooling system such as an evaporator or a compressor can be omitted, and water can be cooled with a minimum volume. The cooling unit 400 can include a thermoelectric module 410 and a cold block 420.

[0044] When an electric current flows through the thermoelectric module 410, one side can be cooled and the other side can generate heat. The front surface of the thermoelectric module 410 can be in contact with the back surface of the cold block 420. For example, when the front surface of the thermoelectric module 410 is cooled, the cold air generated by the thermoelectric module 410 is transmitted to the back surface of the water body 300 through the cold block 420. The back surface of the thermoelectric module 410 can be in contact with a heat pipe 510 described later, and the heat generated by the thermoelectric module 410 can be transmitted to the heat pipe 510.

[0045] The cold block 420 can transmit the cold air generated by the thermoelectric module 410 to the water body 300. The cold block 420 can be supported by the water body 300 such that its front surface is in contact with the back surface of the water body 300. Further, the cold block 420 can support the thermoelectric module 410 such that its back surface is in contact with the front surface of the thermoelectric module 410. The cold air generated by the thermoelectric module 410 can be transmitted to the water in the water body 300 by the cold block 420. For example, the cold block 420 may be formed of a material with high thermal conductivity. Also, the cold block 420 may be directly adhered to the water body 300 or may be coupled to the water body 300 by a fixing member such as a screw.

[0046] The heat dissipation part 500 can release the heat generated by the thermoelectric module 410 to the outside in order to prevent the cooling efficiency of the thermoelectric module 410 from decreasing. The heat dissipation part 500 can include a heat pipe 510 and a heat sink 520.

[0047] The heat pipe 510 is disposed on the back surface of the thermoelectric module 410 and can transmit the heat generated by the thermoelectric module 410 to the heat sink 520. For example, the heat pipe 510 may be configured such that heat is transmitted from the thermoelectric module 410 through a heat medium, and the transmitted heat can be transmitted to the heat sink 520. The heat pipe 510 can be formed of a material with high thermal conductivity and a plurality of heat pipes can be provided.

[0048] The heat sink 520 can release the heat transferred from the heat pipe 510 to the outside. The heat sink 520 may be disposed above the water body 300 or may be spaced upward from the water body 300. The heat sink 520 is connected to the heat pipe 510 while being disposed above the heat pipe 510 and can be transferred heat from the heat pipe 510.

[0049] The fan unit 600 can flow air so that the outside air of the frame 100 flows into the inside of the frame 100 and the air flowing into the inside of the frame 100 is discharged to the outside of the frame 100. For example, when the fan unit 600 operates, the outside air flows into the inside of the frame 100 through the inlet 111, and the air flowing into the inside of the frame 100 can be discharged to the outside of the frame 100 through the outlet 112.

[0050] In addition, the fan unit 600 can provide a blowing force so that air flows through the heat sink 520. When heat is generated in the heat sink 520, the fan unit 600 can cool the heat sink 520 by flowing air through the heat sink 520. In addition, the fan unit 600 may be disposed on the rear side of the heat sink 520. The intensity of the fan unit 600 can be adjusted according to the operation of the thermoelectric module 410.

[0051] The power supply device 700 can supply power to the thermoelectric module 410 and the fan unit 600. The power supply device 700 can be electrically connected to the thermoelectric module 410 and the fan unit 600. For example, the power supply device 700 may be a switching mode power supply (SMPS). However, this is merely an example, and any well-known power supply device that can supply power to the thermoelectric module 410 and the fan unit 600 is possible. Also, the power supply device 700 may be arranged on the rear side of the water body 300 and can be arranged on the rear side of the thermoelectric module 410. The power supply device 700 can be arranged on the rear side of the heat pipe 510 while being arranged below the heat sink 520. Also, the power supply device 700 can be arranged below the fan unit 600.

[0052] On the other hand, the power supply device 700 can be arranged inside the frame 100 so that the heat generated in the power supply device 700 is not transmitted to the water flowing into the inside of the frame 100. For example, the power supply device 700 may be arranged on the back surface portion of the frame 100 so as to be separated from the water outlet portion 210. In this case, it is possible to prevent the heat generated in the power supply device 700 from being transmitted to the water outlet portion 210. Also, the power supply device 700 may be arranged inside the frame 100 so as to be separated from the flow path portion 220 by a predetermined distance rearward. In this case, it is possible to prevent the heat generated in the power supply device 700 from being transmitted to the water flowing along the flow path portion 220. Also, the power supply device 700 may be arranged inside the frame 100 so as to be separated from the filter frame 120 by a predetermined distance rearward. In a more detailed example, the power supply device 700 may be separated rearward at a distance farther from the rear end portion of the filter frame 120 than the rear end portion of the water body 300 in the front-rear direction. In this case, it is possible to prevent the heat generated in the power supply device 700 from being transmitted to the filter 20 seated on the filter frame 120.

[0053] The valve module 800 can open and close a flow path for one or more of purified water, cold water, and hot water to flow through. The valve module 800 can be connected to a plurality of inlet connectors and outlet connectors. Also, the flow of purified water can be controlled by the operation of the valve module 800. The valve module 800 can be arranged on the front side of the water body 300.

[0054] Referring further to FIGS. 7 and 8, the substrate assembly 900 can control one or more of the water body 300, the heat dissipation part 500, the fan unit 600, the opening and closing of the valve module 800, the power supply device 700, and the heating device 1000. The substrate assembly 900 is arranged on the front side of the water body 300 and can be arranged on the rear side of the center of gravity of the flow path module 200 and the center of gravity of the valve module 800. Also, the width (length in the left - right direction) of the substrate assembly 900 in the left - right direction may be larger than the width (length in the front - rear direction) of the substrate assembly 900 in the front - rear direction. Also, the length of the substrate assembly 900 in the up - down direction may be larger than the width in the left - right direction. In other words, the substrate assembly 900 may be oriented such that a wide surface faces forward or backward and is erected in the up - down direction, and can be arranged side by side with the main frame 110 on the front side. The substrate assembly 900 can include a substrate support 910 and one or more substrates 920.

[0055] The substrate support 910 supports one or more substrates 920. The substrate support 910 may be formed of a plurality of frames, and a concave groove may be formed in one of the frames so as to be recessed backward to accommodate one or more substrates 920. The substrate support 910 can be configured to surround at least a part of the surface of the substrate to prevent water from flowing into the substrate 920. In other words, the substrate support 910 can cover one or more of the front side surface, rear side surface, upper surface, lower surface, and both side surfaces of the substrate 920. For example, the substrate support 910 can surround all the surfaces of the substrate 920. In this case, the substrate support 910 may be composed of a case or housing that houses the substrate 920.

[0056] The substrate support 910 supports the filter frame 120 and can be disposed below the filter frame 120. Also, the substrate support 910 is disposed below the flow path module 200 and the valve module 800 and can support one or more of the flow path module 200 and the valve module 800. Further, the substrate support 910 can be formed of a plastic material having high rigidity such as engineering plastic or glass-containing plastic.

[0057] The substrate support 910 can include substrate support portions 911, 912, an engaging tool 913, and a coupling tool 914.

[0058] The substrate support portions 911, 912 are portions that support the substrate 920. When a plurality of substrates 920 are provided, the substrate support portions 911, 912 can be provided in a number corresponding to the number of substrates 920. For example, when the substrate 920 is provided as a first substrate 921 and a second substrate 922, the substrate support portions can include a first substrate support portion 911 and a second substrate support portion 912.

[0059] The first substrate support portion 911 is a portion that supports the first substrate 921 and can be disposed at a position higher than the second substrate support portion 912. Also, the first substrate support portion 911 can have a larger area than the second substrate support portion 912. The first substrate support portion 911 is formed with a peripheral wall that surrounds the first substrate 921 in order to prevent water from flowing in from the peripheral surface.

[0060] The second substrate support portion 912 is a portion that supports the second substrate 922 and can be disposed at a position lower than the first substrate support portion 911. Further, the second substrate support portion 912 may have a smaller area than the first substrate support portion 911, and the back surface of the second substrate support portion 912 may be disposed on the rear side of the back surface of the first substrate support portion 911. The second substrate support portion 912 is formed with a peripheral wall that surrounds the second substrate 922 in order to prevent water from flowing in from the peripheral surface. A partition wall portion for partitioning the first substrate support portion 911 and the second substrate support portion 912 can be provided between the first substrate support portion 911 and the second substrate support portion 912.

[0061] The engaging tool 913 can be selectively engaged with the base frame 130. The engaging tool 913 may be provided at the lower portion of the substrate support 910 or may be provided on the back surface of the substrate support 910. The engaging tool 913 and the locking tool 131 may have a hook and groove shape in order to selectively engage with each other. For example, the lower surface of the engaging tool 913 may have a groove shape, and the back surface of the groove may engage with the locking tool 131 of the base frame 130. The locking tool 131 can have a hook shape that engages with the back surface of the groove of the engaging tool 913. Reinforcing ribs inclined forward can be provided on the upper portion of the engaging tool 913.

[0062] The coupling tool 914 is provided above the substrate support portions 911 and 912 and can be coupled to the fixture 123 below the filter frame 120. The coupling tool 914 can have a shape that is inserted into the fixture 123. A screw hole can be formed in the coupling tool 914 so that it can be screwed with the fixture 123.

[0063] The substrate 920 can include a controller that controls one or more of the water body 300, the heat dissipation unit 500, the fan unit 600, the opening and closing of the valve module 800, the power supply device 700, and the heating device 1000, and can be electrically connected to one or more of them. The controller can be realized by an arithmetic device including a microprocessor, a measuring device such as a sensor, and a memory. Since the realization method is obvious to those skilled in the art, further detailed description is omitted.

[0064] A plurality of substrates 920 can be provided. The plurality of substrates 920 can include a first substrate 921 and a second substrate 922. The first substrate 921 may be electrically connected to the valve module 800 and may have a size smaller than that of the second substrate 922. The second substrate 922 can be electrically connected to the heating device 1000.

[0065] The heating device 1000 can heat the water filtered by the filter 20 to a predetermined temperature. For example, the heating device 1000 can heat the water filtered by the filter 20 to a temperature close to 100 °C. In this case, the pressure inside the heating device 1000 may increase due to the heated water vapor.

[0066] Hereinafter, the operation and effects of the water purifier assembly 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0067] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a water purifier assembly 1 has a substrate assembly 900 disposed at the lower front of the water purifier, and can support the load of components disposed in front of the upper side of the water purifier 10. The substrate assembly 900 functions as an intermediate frame and can improve rigidity to withstand the load and impact of the water purifier 10. In particular, when the overall shape of the water purifier 10 has a shape in which the front part is recessed backward so as to increase the convenience of the user (when the water purifier 10 is viewed from the side as shown in FIG. 4 and has the shape of a small letter r of the alphabet), the substrate assembly 900 is disposed on the front side of the lower part of the water purifier 10 and supports the load of the components disposed above the water outlet part 210. Therefore, even without strengthening the rigidity of a separate frame or case, it is possible to prevent the case from being deformed or the components from coming off from their fixed positions.

[0068] As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described as specific embodiments, but these are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and should be construed as having the broadest scope in accordance with the technical idea disclosed in this specification. Those skilled in the art can implement patterns of shapes not disclosed by combining or substituting the disclosed embodiments, but this will not deviate from the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can easily change or modify the disclosed embodiments based on this specification, and it is obvious that such changes or modifications also belong to the scope of the rights of the present invention.

Claims

1. A frame capable of accommodating a filter capable of filtering water, A flow path module that provides a passage for the water to flow and is disposed above the frame, A valve module that is selectively opened and closed to adjust the flow of water in the flow path module and is disposed at a position adjacent to the flow path module, and Including a substrate assembly for controlling the opening and closing of the valve module, The substrate assembly, One or more substrates electrically connected to the valve module, and Including a substrate support that covers at least a part of the substrate and engages with the frame to support the one or more substrates, The substrate support, Disposed below the flow path module and the valve module and supporting at least one of the flow path module and the valve module, A water purifier.

2. Further including a water body into which the water can flow, The water purifier according to claim 1, wherein the flow path module, the valve module and the substrate assembly are disposed on the front side of the water body.

3. The frame includes a filter frame on which the filter can be seated and that supports one or more of the flow path module and the valve module, The water purifier according to claim 1, wherein the substrate support supports the filter frame and is disposed below the filter frame.

4. The filter frame, A frame body on which the filter can be seated, and Including a supporter that extends forward from the frame body and supports at least one of the flow path module and the valve module, the water purifier according to claim 3.

5. The substrate support includes a coupling tool that can be coupled to the filter frame, and the coupling tool is provided at the upper part of the substrate support, The filter frame includes a fixing tool that is provided so as to surround the upper surface and side surface of the coupling tool when the coupling tool is coupled to the filter frame, the water purifier according to claim 3.

6. The frame, Including a base frame on which a locking tool for engaging with the substrate support is formed and that supports the substrate support, The substrate support, Including an engaging tool that selectively engages with the locking tool, and the engaging tool is provided at the lower part of the substrate support, The water purifier according to claim 1, wherein the engaging tool and the engaged tool are provided in a hook and groove shape for selectively engaging with each other.

7. further comprising a heating device capable of heating the water to a predetermined temperature, The water purifier according to claim 1, wherein the one or more substrates include a first substrate electrically connected to the valve module and a second substrate electrically connected to the heating device.

8. The water purifier according to claim 1, wherein the width of the substrate assembly in the left-right direction is larger than the width of the substrate assembly in the front-rear direction.

9. a filter for filtering water to provide purified water, and a water purifier to which the filter is removably attached, The water purifier includes a frame capable of accommodating the filter, a flow path module disposed at the upper part of the frame, providing a passage for the water to flow, a valve module selectively opened and closed to adjust the flow of water in the flow path module, and disposed at a position adjacent to the flow path module, and a substrate assembly for controlling the opening and closing of the valve module, The substrate assembly includes one or more substrates electrically connected to the valve module, and a substrate support covering at least a part of the substrate and engaging with the frame to support the one or more substrates, The substrate support includes a water purifier assembly disposed below the flow path module and the valve module and supporting at least one of the flow path module and the valve module.

10. The frame includes a filter frame on which the filter can be seated and which supports one or more of the flow path module and the valve module, The water purifier assembly according to claim 9, wherein the substrate support supports the filter frame.

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