Self-managing water purifier

Abstract

The present invention discloses a self-managing water purifier with enhanced user convenience. A self-managing water purifier according to one aspect of the present invention may include a housing, a tank, a tank coupling module, a valve, a frame, and a front cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a water purifier, and more particularly to a self - managed water purifier with enhanced user convenience.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, a water purifier is a device for purifying raw water supplied from a raw water supply source such as a water supply or a PET bottle. It removes heavy metals and other harmful substances (impurities) contained in the raw water through physical or chemical methods such as precipitation, filtration, and sterilization, and supplies purified water to the user.

[0003] Such a water purifier has a structure in which the supplied raw water is made to flow so as to sequentially pass through different filtering members provided inside the filter, and finally supplies purified water, which is the purified water, to the user.

[0004] On the other hand, such a water purifier needs to be regularly cleaned or replaced to prevent bacteria or microorganisms from inhabiting inside the filter, piping, or faucet after being used for a certain period of time.

[0005] However, for the conventional water purifier, a specialist in the water purifier field (usually called a water purifier coordinator) must necessarily visit to clean or replace the filter, piping, or faucet, and there is a disadvantage that the filter, piping, and faucet need to be cleaned using a disinfectant such as chlorine or steam, or the filter or piping needs to be replaced.

[0006] On the other hand, for a specialist of a water purifier manufacturer to inspect the filter, piping, and faucet, etc., there is the annoyance that they must enter the place where the water purifier is installed to work. Therefore, there is a risk of invading personal privacy and there is also a disadvantage that it may cause security problems.

[0007] To address these issues, a water purifier structure has been disclosed in which the components of the water purifier are modularized for easy replacement and can be directly managed by the user.

[0008] For example, Korean Published Patent No. 10-2003-0078433 "Water Purifier Storage Tank", Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1987942 "One-Touch Flow Path Replacement Module Type Water Purifier", and Korean Published Patent No. 10-2019-0024760 "Self-Managed Water Purifier" have been disclosed.

[0009] However, Korean Published Patent No. 10-2003-0078433 relates to a structure that allows the user to separate and clean only the storage tank provided in the water purifier, and Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1987942 only considers the replacement of the water outlet channel (purified water channel), and does not disclose the structure and arrangement of modules for ensuring the convenience of self-management in the overall water purification system.

[0010] On the other hand, Korean Published Patent No. 10-2019-0024760 only considers filter replacement and does not mention management related to the flow paths of raw and purified water. Therefore, it still contains the problem that specialized technicians from water purifier manufacturers are required to manage the flow paths inside the water purifier.

[0011] On the other hand, in a modularized water purifier structure, functional components installed in the flow path, such as sensor modules and water outlet (faucet) modules, require the raw water supply to be shut off or all the water stored in the tank to be drained in order to replace or separate the components in order to prevent the raw water (purified water) from being blown out by water pressure.

[0012] However, there were many difficulties for users in carrying out the necessary preliminary steps to replace such parts, and there was a frequent problem of people attempting to replace them without shutting off the raw water supply or emptying the water stored in the tank.

[0013] In other words, with conventional water purifiers, when replacing a sensor connected to the tank or a water outlet valve (solenoid valve) communicating with the tank, the only way to remove the sensor or water outlet valve was for the water contained in the tank to overflow and be discharged through the hole (hole) from which it was removed.

[0014] To prevent water from leaking out of the tank through the holes (holes) when replacing parts, it is essential to empty the tank before replacing any parts.

[0015] However, emptying the water from the tank is not only very time-consuming, but if the user (consumer) is responsible for managing it themselves, there is a very high possibility that they will overlook or not realize that they must empty the water from the tank before replacing any parts. [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0016] The present invention aims to solve the aforementioned problems, and the objective of the present invention is to provide a self-managing water purifier that facilitates the replacement of the tank coupling module, which is connected through the tank discharge port in a water storage type water purifier including a tank, and can be easily replaced without prior action to prevent raw water leakage.

[0017] Another object of the present invention is to provide a self-managing water purifier that includes a water discharge port for discharging filtered purified water, and that allows for the easy and simple replacement of the water discharge module having a connection to the water discharge port without any prior action to prevent raw water leakage.

[0018] Another object of the present invention is to provide a self-managing water purifier that, when the user (consumer) directly manages the water purifier, automatically shuts off the leakage of purified water through the valve section, even if they overlook the fact that the water in the tank must be emptied before replacing parts, thereby making it easier to replace the tank coupling module.

[0019] The problems addressed by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and any other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by an ordinary person skilled in the art from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0020] According to one aspect of the present invention, a self-managing water purifier is provided.

[0021] The self-managing water purifier includes: a housing; a tank housed in the internal space of the housing, storing purified water and including a tank discharge port; a tank coupling module detachably coupled to the outside of the tank and fluidly communicating with the tank through the tank discharge port; a valve unit that connects the tank coupling module to the tank and is coupled to the tank discharge port, opening the tank discharge port when the tank coupling module is coupled to the tank and closing the tank discharge port when the tank coupling module is separated from the tank; a frame unit housed in the internal space of the housing and supporting the tank coupling module; and a front cover unit detachably coupled to a front plate constituting the front of the housing, having a size and shape that can cover the tank coupling module, and selectively exposing the tank coupling module to the outside.

[0022] As an example, the tank coupling module includes a main body having an internal storage space; and a flow channel pipe extending to the rear of the main body while communicating with the internal storage space.

[0023] As an example, the valve part includes a body formed such that a first flow path hole into which the flow path pipe is inserted penetrates therethrough; an elastic spring accommodated in a rear region of the body; a flow path coupling member having one side coupled to the body while supporting the rear of the elastic spring and the other side coupled while being inserted into the tank discharge port, and having a second flow path hole formed therein to communicate with the first flow path hole; and an opening / closing member provided at a front end portion of the elastic spring, and has a structure in which the flow of purified water is opened and closed by pressing or releasing the pressing of the opening / closing member.

[0024] At this time, the body of the valve part may be formed with a coupling convex part protruding to the side of the outer peripheral surface, and the coupling convex part may have a structure in which it is inserted into and supported by a mounting hole formed in the frame part.

[0025] On the other hand, the body of the valve part may be divided into a first pipe extending toward the tank coupling module part side in front of the coupling convex part and a second pipe extending toward the tank side behind the coupling convex part.

[0026] On the other hand, as an example, the front panel is formed with an opening hole having a size through which the tank coupling module part can be exposed to the outside. And the front cover part is coupled in front of the front panel while covering the opening hole in a housing shape with an open rear.

[0027] On the other hand, the front cover part has a lower end part in contact with the front panel coupled to be axially rotatable through a rotating member, and the upper side can be warped forward around the lower end part to expose the tank coupling module part to the outside.

[0028] As an embodiment, the tank coupling module part includes a sensor module detachably coupled to the front of the tank while being supported by the frame part, and sensing the temperature or water level of the purified water inside the tank in contact with the purified water flowing in through the valve part; and a water discharge module detachably coupled to the front of the tank while being supported by the frame part, and discharging the purified water flowing in through the valve part to the outside.

[0029] On the one hand, the frame part is provided with a terminal part that is electrically connected to the sensor module through terminal contact, and a sensor module mounting groove in which the sensor module is accommodated while being mounted from the front to the back; and a terminal part that is electrically connected to the water outlet module through terminal contact, and a water outlet module mounting groove in which the water outlet module is accommodated while being mounted from the front to the back.

[0030] As an example, the sensor module includes a sensor module main body having an internal accommodation space; a sensor module flow path pipe that extends rearward of the sensor module main body while communicating with the internal accommodation space and is connected to the valve part; a sensing pipe having one side supported by the internal accommodation space and the other side arranged to penetrate while airtightly sealing the sensor module flow path pipe, and a sensor provided inside; and a substrate that is electrically connected to the sensor and provided on the internal accommodation space so that a contact terminal protrudes outside the sensor module main body.

[0031] At this time, at least one or more of the sensor module flow path pipe and the sensing pipe are formed.

[0032] On the one hand, mounting members protruding laterally are formed on both sides of the sensor module main body, and the mounting members are detachably coupled to locking members rotatably arranged on the frame part.

[0033] As an example, the water outlet module includes a water outlet module main body having an internal accommodation space; a water outlet module flow path pipe that extends rearward of the water outlet module main body while communicating with the internal accommodation space and is connected to the valve part; a faucet that is connected to the water outlet module flow path pipe in the internal accommodation space and extends outside the water outlet module main body; a solenoid valve that connects the water outlet module flow path pipe and the faucet in the internal accommodation space; and a substrate that is electrically connected to the solenoid valve and provided on the internal accommodation space so that a contact terminal protrudes outside the water outlet module main body.

[0034] At this time, at least one of the water outlet module flow channel pipes and the fauxets are formed.

[0035] On the other hand, the water outlet module body has mounting members that protrude laterally on both sides, and these mounting members are detachably connected to locking members that are rotatably positioned on the frame.

[0036] On the other hand, in a self-managing water purifier, the tank includes at least two of the following: a purified water tank, a cold water tank, or a hot water tank. In this case, the tank coupling module is detachably coupled to at least two of the following: the purified water tank, the cold water tank, or the hot water tank.

[0037] On the other hand, according to another aspect of the present invention, other embodiments of a self-managing water purifier are disclosed.

[0038] The self-managing water purifier includes a housing; a purified water discharge port housed in the internal space of the housing and discharging purified water filtered through a filter section; a frame section housed in the internal space of the housing; a water outlet module section detachably coupled to the frame section and fluidly communicating with the purified water discharge port and discharging purified water from the water discharge port to the outside; a valve section coupled to the purified water discharge port, which opens the purified water discharge port when the water outlet module section is coupled to the purified water discharge port and closes the purified water discharge port when the water outlet module section is separated from the discharge port; and a front cover section detachably coupled to a front plate constituting the front of the housing, having a size and shape that can cover the water outlet module section, and selectively exposing the water outlet module section to the outside.

[0039] In this embodiment, the water outlet module includes: a water outlet module body having an internal housing space; a water outlet module flow path pipe extending to the rear of the water outlet module body while communicating with the internal housing space and connected to the valve section; a fauxette connected to the water outlet module flow path pipe in the internal housing space and extending to the outside of the water outlet module body; a solenoid valve connecting the water outlet module flow path pipe and the fauxette in the internal housing space; and a substrate electrically connected to the solenoid valve and provided on the internal housing space such that contact terminals protrude to the outside of the water outlet module body.

[0040] On the other hand, as an example, the valve section includes a body formed such that a first flow path hole through which the water outlet module's flow path pipe is inserted passes; an elastic spring housed in the rear region of the body; a flow path coupling member, one side of which is coupled to the body while supporting the rear of the elastic spring, and the other side of which is coupled while being inserted into the purified water discharge port, and which has a second flow path hole formed therein so as to communicate with the first flow path hole; and an opening / closing member provided at the front end of the elastic spring; wherein the flow of purified water is opened and closed by the compression or release of the opening / closing member.

[0041] On the other hand, the lower end of the front cover portion that contacts the front plate is rotatably connected to the front plate via a rotating member, and the upper side is bent forward around the lower end as an axis, exposing the water outlet module portion to the outside.

[0042] Furthermore, the purified water discharge port includes at least two of the following: a purified water discharge port for discharging purified water at room temperature, a purified water discharge port for discharging purified water at high temperature, or a purified water discharge port for discharging purified water at low temperature.

[0043] At this time, the water outlet module is detachably connected to at least two of the following: a water discharge port for discharging purified water at room temperature, a water discharge port for discharging purified water at high temperature, or a water discharge port for discharging purified water at low temperature. [Effects of the Invention]

[0044] With the above configuration, the self-managing water purifier according to the present invention is a water storage type water purifier that includes a tank, and the tank coupling module connected through the tank discharge port can be easily replaced without any prior action required to prevent raw water leakage.

[0045] Furthermore, if the user (consumer) directly manages the water purifier themselves, even if they overlook the fact that the purified water in the tank must be emptied before replacing parts, the valve automatically shuts off any leakage of purified water, making it easier to replace the tank coupling module.

[0046] Furthermore, the tank coupling module is fluidly connected to the tank through the valve, allowing the tank discharge port to be closed when the tank coupling module is separated without any additional action.

[0047] Furthermore, the front cover can be bent while rotating on a hinge, and the opening in the front panel can be opened to easily replace and separate the tank coupling module in front of the water purifier.

[0048] Furthermore, the front cover rotates forward on a hinge and bends downward, allowing for easy replacement of the tank coupling module without it getting caught when separating it from the front.

[0049] Furthermore, even in direct-water water purifiers that include a water discharge port for discharging filtered purified water, the water outlet module and other components having a connection to the water discharge port can be easily and simply replaced without any prior action required to prevent raw water leakage.

[0050] The effects of the present invention are not limited to those described above, but should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the configuration of the invention as described in the detailed description or claims. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0051] [Figure 1]This is a perspective view showing a self-managing water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a schematic exploded perspective view showing a self-managing water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is an overall cross-sectional view showing a self-managing water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a drawing showing a self-managing water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention, with the front cover rotated to expose the tank coupling module at the front. [Figure 5] This is a diagram showing a self-managing water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention, with the tank coupling module section pulled forward and separated. [Figure 6] This drawing shows an example of a sensor module constituting a tank coupling module applied to a self-managing water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This drawing shows an example of a water outlet module that constitutes a tank coupling module applied to a self-managing water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] Figure 3 is a magnified view of portion A, which shows the sensor module side of a self-managing water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating the separated state of the sensor module. [Figure 10] Figure 3 is a magnified view of section B, which shows the water outlet module side of a self-managing water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating the separated state of the water outlet module. [Figure 12] This drawing shows an example of a self-managing water purifier according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating the coupling state of a water outlet module provided in a self-managing water purifier according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0052] In its best mode, the present invention presents a self-managing water purifier comprising: a housing; a tank housed in the internal space of the housing, storing purified water and including a tank discharge port; a tank coupling module detachably coupled to the outside of the tank and fluidly communicating with the tank through the tank discharge port; a valve unit that connects the tank coupling module to the tank and is coupled to the tank discharge port, opening the tank discharge port when the tank coupling module is coupled to the tank and closing the tank discharge port when the tank coupling module is separated from the tank; a frame unit housed in the internal space of the housing and supporting the tank coupling module; and a front cover unit detachably coupled to a front plate constituting the front of the housing, having a size and shape that can cover the tank coupling module, and selectively exposing the tank coupling module to the outside.

[0053] Furthermore, in its best mode, the present invention presents a self-managing water purifier comprising: a housing; a purified water discharge port housed in the internal space of the housing and discharging purified water filtered through a filter; a frame housed in the internal space of the housing; a water outlet module detachably coupled to the frame and fluidly communicating with the purified water discharge port and discharging purified water from the water discharge port to the outside; a valve unit coupled to the purified water discharge port, which opens the purified water discharge port when the water outlet module is coupled to the purified water discharge port and closes the purified water discharge port when the water outlet module is separated from the discharge port; and a front cover unit detachably coupled to a front plate constituting the front of the housing, having a size and shape that can cover the water outlet module, and selectively exposing the water outlet module to the outside.

[0054] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings, so that those with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily implement it. The present invention can be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. For the sake of clarity in illustrating the present invention, parts not relevant to the description have been omitted from the drawings, and the same or similar reference numerals have been used throughout the specification for identical or similar components.

[0055] Words and terms used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted in a way that is limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but rather in a way that is consistent with the technical idea of ​​the present invention, in accordance with the principle that inventors may define terms and concepts in order to best describe their invention.

[0056] Therefore, the embodiments described herein and the configurations illustrated in the drawings constitute preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent the entire technical concept of the present invention; as of the filing date of this invention, there may be various equivalents and modifications that can substitute for these configurations.

[0057] In this specification, terms such as “includes” or “having” are intended to describe the presence of features, figures, stages, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof as described in the specification, and should be understood not to preemptively exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, figures, stages, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0058] To say that one component is "in front of," "behind," "above," or "below" another component includes not only that it is immediately adjacent to another component and positioned "in front of," "behind," "above," or "below" it, unless there are special circumstances, but also that another component is positioned in between them. Furthermore, to say that one component is "connected" to another component includes not only that it is directly connected to one another, unless there are special circumstances, but also that it is indirectly connected to one another.

[0059] In describing the present invention, specific explanations of related known functions or configurations will be omitted in order to avoid ambiguity regarding the gist of the present invention.

[0060] In the following, a self-managing water purifier 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0061] Figures 1 to 11 are diagrams illustrating a self-managing water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention, as well as the various modules and components comprising it.

[0062] Referring to Figures 1 to 11, the self-managing water purifier 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is a water storage type water purifier including a tank 200, which facilitates the replacement of the tank coupling module 300 that is in fluid communication with the tank 200 through the tank discharge port 201, and allows for simple and easy replacement without prior action to prevent leakage of raw water (purified water).

[0063] For this purpose, a self-managing water purifier 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention broadly includes a housing 100, a tank 200, a tank coupling module 300, a valve 400, a frame 500, and a front cover 600.

[0064] At this time, the tank coupling module 300 is configured as an assembly type that can be installed inside the housing 100 to fluidly communicate with the tank 200 as needed.

[0065] First, the housing 100 determines the size of the self-managing water purifier 1 and has a housing-like shape that includes an outer plate 110 and a front plate 120, and has an internal space S in which each component can be arranged.

[0066] The tank 200 is housed in the internal space S of the housing 100 and serves to store purified water. The tank 200 also includes a tank discharge port 201 on one side that allows purified water to be discharged to the outside.

[0067] Such a tank 200 includes at least two of the following: a purified water tank 210, a chilled water tank 220, and a hot water tank 230. However, it is not limited to this, and of course, only one of these tanks may be provided as needed.

[0068] Meanwhile, the tank coupling module 300 is detachably coupled to the outside of the tank 200 and is in fluid communication with the tank 200 through the tank discharge port 201.

[0069] As an example, the tank coupling module 300 has a structure that includes a main body 301 having an internal storage space and a flow channel pipe 302 that extends to the rear of the main body 301 while communicating with the internal storage space.

[0070] Such a tank coupling module 300 could be a sensor module 310 for checking the temperature inside the tank 200, the amount of purified water, etc., or a water discharge module 320 for discharging the purified water stored in the tank 200 to the outside through a control operation of the control unit.

[0071] On the other hand, the tank coupling module 300 may be configured such that the sensor module 310 and the water outlet module 320 are each composed of independent individual modules, or it may be configured as an integrated module in which the sensor module 310 and the water outlet module 320 are included within a single main body.

[0072] Such a tank coupling module 300 has a structure that allows it to be detachably separated and coupled to the front of the self-managing water purifier 1 as needed by the user.

[0073] At this time, when the tank coupling module 300 is detachably coupled and uncoupled, a valve section 400 is included to prevent purified water stored in the tank 200 from leaking to the outside.

[0074] Such a valve section 400 has a configuration in which it connects the tank coupling module section 300 and the tank 200 and is coupled to the tank discharge port 201.

[0075] The valve unit 400 opens the tank discharge port 201 when the tank coupling module unit 300 is coupled to the tank 200, and closes the tank discharge port 201 when the tank coupling module unit 300 is separated from the tank 200, thereby preventing external leakage of purified water stored in the tank 200.

[0076] On the other hand, such a valve section 400 may be a check valve having a mechanical shutoff method using elastic means, depending on the shutoff structure of the tank discharge port 201; it may be an electrically shutoff solenoid valve that opens and closes the valve by electrically sensing the coupling or uncoupling of the tank coupling module section 300; or of course, a magnetic shutoff valve that senses the coupling or uncoupling of the tank coupling module section 300 by using a magnet or the like may be applied.

[0077] In one embodiment of the present invention, a self-managing water purifier 1 is shown in which a check valve structure is applied to enhance the water purification shutoff effect while allowing the tank coupling module 300 to be easily attached and detached and replaced. However, the invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[0078] Referring to Figures 8 to 11, a more detailed examination of the valve section 400 applied to the self-managing water purifier 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is as follows.

[0079] In one embodiment of the present invention, the valve section 400 has the form of a check valve that opens and closes the valve using a mechanical shutoff method utilizing elastic means.

[0080] Specifically, the valve section 400 includes a body 410, an elastic spring 420, a flow path coupling member 430, and an opening / closing member 440, and the flow of purified water is opened and closed by the compression or release of the opening / closing member 440.

[0081] The body 410 has a tubular shape formed so that a first flow channel hole 401 through which the flow channel pipe 302 of the tank coupling module section 300 is inserted passes.

[0082] The elastic spring 420 is then housed in the rear region of the fuselage 410.

[0083] The flow path coupling member 430 is connected to the body 410 on one side, supporting the rear of the elastic spring 420, and connected to the tank discharge port 201 on the other side as it is inserted. The flow path coupling member 430 has a second flow path hole 402 that communicates with the first flow path hole 401. Preferably, the flow path coupling member 430 is tubular in shape.

[0084] The opening / closing member 440 is provided at the front end of the elastic spring 420, and the elastic force of the elastic spring 420 is used to open or close the first flow path hole 401.

[0085] In other words, in the valve section 400 applied to the present invention, the flow of purified water is opened and closed by the compression or release of the opening / closing member 440.

[0086] For example, depending on the configuration, the opening / closing member 440 may have a "+" shape at its front. As shown in Figures 8 and 10, when pushed backward by a physical force (compression released), the first flow path hole 401 is opened to form a flow path to the side, allowing purified water W to flow through the tank discharge port 201, passing through the second flow path hole 402 and into the first flow path hole 401. As shown in Figures 9 and 11, when the physical force is removed and it is compressed forward, the first flow path hole 401 is blocked, closing the flow path and preventing purified water W from being discharged to the outside.

[0087] On the other hand, the fuselage 410 further includes a connecting projection 411 formed to protrude laterally from its outer surface.

[0088] The connecting projection 411 of the body 410 is inserted into and supported by a mounting hole 510 formed in the frame portion 500, which will be described later. In other words, the valve portion 400 can be prevented from detaching forward from the frame portion 500 by the connecting projection 411.

[0089] On the other hand, the fuselage 410 can be divided into a first pipe 410a extending toward the tank coupling module 300 in front of the coupling projection 411, and a second pipe 410b extending toward the tank 200 behind the coupling projection 411.

[0090] The flow channel pipe 302 of the tank coupling module section 300 is inserted into the first flow channel hole 401 of the first pipe 410a.

[0091] On the other hand, the frame portion 500 constituting the self-managing water purifier 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is housed in the internal space S of the housing 100 and plays the role of supporting the tank coupling module portion 300. For this purpose, the frame portion 500 has module mounting grooves 501 and 502 that correspond to the shape of the tank coupling module portion 300 so that the tank coupling module portion 300 can be mounted on it.

[0092] The frame section 500 is then supported by the tank 200 or other components inside the housing 100.

[0093] On the other hand, the front cover portion 600 blocks the tank coupling module portion 300 from being exposed to the outside of the housing 100, while also exposing the tank coupling module portion 300 to the outside when replacement of the tank coupling module portion 300 is necessary, thereby facilitating replacement.

[0094] For this purpose, the front cover portion 600 is detachably attached to the front plate 120 that constitutes the front part of the housing 100, with a size and shape that allows it to cover the tank coupling module portion 300. The front cover portion 600 selectively exposes the tank coupling module portion 300 to the outside.

[0095] The front cover portion 600 may have the shape of a housing that protrudes forward from the front panel 120, and of course, it may also have a structure that is open in part from the front panel 120.

[0096] On the other hand, the front panel 120 includes an opening hole 121 that is large enough to expose the tank coupling module 300 to the outside. The module mounting grooves 501 and 502 of the frame 500 are exposed to the outside through the opening hole 121, allowing the user to connect or disconnect the tank coupling module 300 with the tank 200.

[0097] In one embodiment of the present invention, the front cover portion 600 is shown as a housing-like structure with an open rear end, and is coupled to the front of the front plate 120 while covering the opening hole 121 of the front plate 120.

[0098] The front cover section 600 has an operation button 601 that allows the user to select the operation of the self-managing water purifier 1, and has a structure that includes a water outlet 602 such that a nozzle 323 from which purified water is discharged to the outside protrudes downward.

[0099] Referring again to Figures 4 and 5, the lower end of such a front cover portion 600 that contacts the front plate 120 is axially rotatable and connected to the front plate 120 via a rotating member 610.

[0100] In this case, preferably, the faucet 323 has a structure that does not interfere with the front cover portion 600 when the front cover portion 600 rotates.

[0101] For example, the radius of the water outlet hole 602 of the front cover portion 600 can be formed to be larger than the radius of the faucet 323, and the faucet 323 can be configured such that its front-to-back width is smaller than its left-to-right width, so that the degree to which the faucet 323 protrudes downward does not interfere with the rotation path of the water outlet hole 602.

[0102] Then, the front cover section 600 is bent forward at its upper end, with its lower end as the axis, exposing the tank coupling module section 300 to the outside.

[0103] If necessary, the upper end of the front cover portion 600 that contacts the front panel 120 has a structure that allows the user to detach it using a hook coupling method or a magnetic coupling method.

[0104] As described above, the self-managing water purifier 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention has a structure that prevents the prior actions of blocking the inflow of raw water or completely emptying the purified water in the tank 200.

[0105] In other words, the tank coupling module 300 is detachably connected by the valve 400, and the tank discharge port 201 is automatically closed by the valve 400 when the tank coupling module 300 is detached, making it easy to replace the tank coupling module 300, which is in fluid communication with the tank 200.

[0106] Furthermore, the front cover portion 600 is structured to bend downward while rotating forward on a hinge, and the tank coupling module portion 300 is structured to be exposed at the front so that it can be easily replaced by the user.

[0107] Consequently, when separating the tank coupling module 300 forward, it can be easily replaced without being caught on other structures.

[0108] On the other hand, when the tank coupling module 300 is replaced, the front cover portion 600 may be rotated on a hinge and bent downwards, and in this state, the tank coupling module 300 may be temporarily attached to and supported by the front cover portion 600, thereby serving as a kind of workbench.

[0109] At this time, it is of course possible to provide a separate safety plate (not shown) or waterproofing material to prevent purified water (water) from penetrating the preferably curved front cover portion 600.

[0110] On the other hand, although the front cover portion 600 was shown above as being bent while rotating on a hinge, it is also possible to configure the front cover portion 600 to be completely removed / separated in order to facilitate the replacement of the tank coupling module portion 300 as needed.

[0111] On the other hand, referring again to Figures 6 and 7, the tank coupling module 300 constituting the self-managing water purifier 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention may have a modular structure in which various configurations necessary for fluid communication with the tank 200 are modularized.

[0112] For example, the tank coupling module 300 may be a sensor module 310 that includes sensors for measuring the temperature of the purified water in the tank 200 and for measuring the amount of purified water.

[0113] As an example, the tank coupling module 300 may be a water outlet module 320 that includes a faucet 323 that controls the discharge of purified water from the tank 200 to the outside so that the user can drink it.

[0114] First, referring to Figures 8 and 9 along with Figure 6, the sensor module 310 that constitutes the tank coupling module 300 is described in more detail as follows.

[0115] The sensor module 310 is supported by the frame 500 and detachably coupled to the front of the tank 200. The sensor module 310 then comes into contact with the purified water flowing in through the valve 400 to sense the temperature or water level of the purified water inside the tank 200.

[0116] Referring again to Figure 6, as an example, the sensor module 310 includes the sensor module body 311, the sensor module flow channel 312, the sensing tube 313, and the substrate 314.

[0117] The sensor module body 311 has a housing-like shape with an internal storage space.

[0118] The sensor module flow channel 312 extends to the rear of the sensor module body 311 while communicating with the internal housing space of the sensor module body 311, and is connected to the valve section 400.

[0119] The sensing tube 313 has a structure in which one end is supported in the internal housing space of the sensor module body 311, and the other end is positioned to pass through the sensor module flow channel tube 312 while maintaining airtightness. At this time, the sensing tube 313 may be equipped with a sensor (313a, Figure 8) for measuring temperature or checking the amount of purified water.

[0120] Such a sensor 313a may be airtight as needed, protruding from the outside of the sensing tube 313, or it may be installed inside the sensing tube 313 as shown in Figure 8.

[0121] For example, if sensor 313a performs the function of a temperature sensor, it may be located on the outside of the sensing tube 313 and check the temperature of the purified water through direct contact with the purified water, or it may be located inside the sensing tube 313 and check the temperature of the purified water through temperature changes transmitted to the inside of the sensing tube 313.

[0122] The configuration of the sensing tube 313 and sensor 313a is not limited to just one of these, and its shape can of course be changed by various sensing methods, whether through contact or non-contact with purified water.

[0123] On the other hand, the substrate 314 is electrically connected to the sensor 313a and is positioned in the internal housing space of the sensor module body 311 such that the contact terminals 314a protrude to the outside of the sensor module body 311.

[0124] At this time, it would be preferable to ensure that the electrically connected substrate 314 is airtight so that purified water does not come into contact with it.

[0125] On the other hand, the sensor module 310 constituting the tank coupling module 300 applied to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to sense the purified water flowing into the valve section 400 rather than directly sensing the purified water inside the tank 200.

[0126] In other words, when the sensor module 310 is coupled to the module mounting groove 501, the sensing tube 313 of the sensor module 310 is not positioned to be inserted into the tank 200, but rather to be located inside the valve section 400.

[0127] Referring again to Figure 8, the sensing tube 313 physically presses the opening / closing member 440 of the valve section 400 to allow purified water to flow, and is positioned in the space of the first flow path hole 401 of the valve section 400, sensing the purified water that flows into the space formed by the first flow path hole 401.

[0128] Thus, the sensor module 310 of the tank coupling module 300 is not coupled so that the sensing pipe 313 is inserted into the interior of the tank 200 through the tank discharge port 201, but is positioned in the valve section 400 to sense the purified water that is drawn in by the valve section 400.

[0129] Consequently, since the length of the sensing tube 313 only needs to be formed to reach the valve section 400, the length of the sensing tube 313 can be adjusted, and the sensor module 310 can be replaced and separated more easily.

[0130] Furthermore, it goes without saying that at least one of the sensor module flow channel tubes 312 and sensing tubes 313 that constitute the sensor module 310 may be formed as needed.

[0131] A sensor module flow channel 312 containing multiple sensing tubes 313 may be configured to communicate fluidly with a single tank 200 through a tank discharge port 201.

[0132] Alternatively, it is certainly possible to configure multiple tanks 200, namely a purified water tank 210, a chilled water tank 220, or a hot water tank 230, to be fluidly connected to each other via the tank discharge port 201, with each sensor module flow channel 312 containing its respective sensing tube 313.

[0133] On the other hand, a handle 316 is formed on the front of the sensor module body 311, which constitutes the sensor module 310, in a form that can be grasped by the user.

[0134] The sensor module body 311 has mounting members 315 that protrude laterally on both sides, and the mounting members 315 are detachably connected to locking members 530a that are rotatably positioned on the frame portion 500.

[0135] Such a detachable coupling structure between the mounting member 315 and the locking member 530a can be provided using various known coupling methods, such as a hook coupling method. The specific structure and function will be omitted in order to avoid obscuring the essence of the present invention.

[0136] On the other hand, referring to Figures 10 to 11 along with Figure 7, a more detailed examination of the water outlet module 320 that constitutes the tank coupling module 300 is as follows.

[0137] The water outlet module 320 is supported by the frame 500 and detachably coupled to the front of the tank 200. In the drawing, the water outlet module 320 is located below the sensor module 310, but it is not limited to this and can of course be located in a suitable position on the front side of the self-managing water purifier 1.

[0138] The water outlet module 320 includes a faucet 323 and discharges the purified water from the tank 200 that flows in through the valve section 400 to the outside.

[0139] At this time, the purified water in tank 200 may be room temperature purified water from purified water tank 210, low temperature purified water from cold water tank 220, or high temperature purified water from hot water tank 230.

[0140] Referring again to Figure 7, the water outlet module 320 includes the water outlet module body 321, the water outlet module flow channel pipe 322, the fauxette 323, the solenoid valve 324, and the substrate 325.

[0141] The water inlet module body 321 has a housing-like shape that forms an internal storage space.

[0142] The water outlet module flow channel pipe 322 extends to the rear of the water outlet module body 321 while communicating with the internal housing space of the water outlet module body 321. The water outlet module flow channel pipe 322 is then connected to the first flow channel hole 401 of the body 410 of the valve section 400.

[0143] The faucet 323 is connected to the water outlet module flow channel pipe 322 by an internal containment space and has a tubular shape that extends to the outside of the water outlet module body 321.

[0144] The solenoid valve 324 plays the role of connecting the water outlet module flow channel 322 and the fauxette 323 within the internal housing space of the water outlet module body 321. Then, an electrical control signal causes the purified water that has flowed into the water outlet module flow channel 322 through the tank discharge port 201 and the valve section 400 to be discharged to the outside on the fauxette 323 side.

[0145] On the other hand, the circuit board 325 is electrically connected to the solenoid valve 324 and is positioned in the internal housing space such that the contact terminal 325a protrudes from the outside of the water outlet module body 321.

[0146] In this case, it would be preferable that the electrically connected substrate 325 be airtight so that purified water does not come into contact with it.

[0147] Furthermore, it goes without saying that at least one of the water outflow module flow channels 322 and fauxets 323 that constitute the water outflow module 320 may be formed as needed.

[0148] If the tank 200 includes at least two tanks, including a purified water tank 210, a chilled water tank 220, or a hot water tank 230, then each water outlet module flow channel pipe 322 and fauxette 323 has a structure that allows it to communicate fluidly with its corresponding tank.

[0149] On the other hand, a handle 327 is formed on the front of the water outlet module body 321, which constitutes the water outlet module 320, in a form that can be grasped by the user.

[0150] The water outlet module body 321 has mounting members 326 that protrude laterally on both sides, and the mounting members 326 are detachably connected to locking members 530b that are rotatably positioned on the frame portion 500.

[0151] Such a detachable coupling structure between the mounting member 326 and the locking member 530b can be provided using various known coupling methods, such as a hook coupling method. The specific structure and function will be omitted in order to avoid obscuring the essence of the present invention.

[0152] As described above, the tank coupling module 300 applied to the self-managing water purifier 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor module 310 and a water outlet module 320, and the sensor module 310 and the water outlet module 320 are fluidically connected to the purified water inside the tank 200 through the crimping or release of the opening / closing member 440 of the valve section 400.

[0153] On the other hand, referring again to Figures 3, 8, and 10, the point where the sensor module 310 physically presses the opening / closing member 440 of the valve section 400 (a, Figure 3) is located closer to the tank 200 than the point where the water outlet module 320 physically presses the opening / closing member 440 (b, Figure 3).

[0154] The water outlet module 320 is configured for communicating purified water within the tank 200 and for external water discharge. Since a longer flow path pipe 322 would result in more residual water upon removal, the length of the flow path pipe 322 is kept as short as possible, and the valve section 400 is opened and closed relatively close to the front side of the housing 100.

[0155] Furthermore, the sensor module 310 is configured to allow the purified water in the tank 200 to remain in the valve section 400 while maintaining its properties (temperature, degree, etc.) in order to facilitate sensing. The length of the flow channel pipe 322 or the sensing pipe 313 is increased so that the valve section 400 is opened and closed relatively close to the tank 200.

[0156] On the other hand, the frame portion 500 is provided with a terminal portion 520 which is electrically connected to the sensor module 310 through contact with terminal 314a, and has a sensor module mounting groove 501 so that the sensor module 310 is housed while being mounted from front to rear.

[0157] The frame portion 500 is equipped with a terminal portion 520 which is electrically connected to the water outlet module 320 through contact with terminal 325a, and has a water outlet module mounting groove 502 so that the water outlet module 320 is housed while being mounted from front to rear.

[0158] At this time, the terminal portion 520 of the frame portion 500 may be the same terminal portion 520 that is electrically connected to the water outlet module 320 described later, and may, of course, be separated into a first terminal portion that contacts the sensor module 310 and a second terminal portion that contacts the water outlet module 320 as needed.

[0159] On the other hand, as described above, the self-managing water purifier 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes at least two of the following tanks 200: a purified water tank 210, a cold water tank 220, or a hot water tank 230.

[0160] At this time, the tank coupling module 300 is detachably coupled to at least two of the purified water tank 210, the chilled water tank 220, or the hot water tank 230.

[0161] As described above, a self-managing water purifier 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention has been explained through Figures 1 to 11. The self-managing water purifier 1 illustrated through Figures 1 to 11 is a water storage type water purifier that stores purified water in a tank 200 including a tank discharge port 201 and has a structure that discharges the purified water to the outside through a nozzle 323 of a water discharge module 320 by a control signal.

[0162] On the other hand, Figure 12 is a drawing showing an example of a self-managing water purifier according to another embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 13 is a drawing illustrating the coupling state of the water outlet module provided in the self-managing water purifier according to another embodiment of the present invention shown in Figure 12.

[0163] Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a self-managing water purifier 1' which includes a purified water discharge port 140 for discharging purified water filtered through a filter section 130, and a water outlet module section 700 that is in fluid communication with the purified water discharge port 140.

[0164] Even in a direct-water type water purifier that includes a purified water discharge port 140 for discharging filtered purified water, the water outlet module 700 having a connection to the purified water discharge port 140 can be easily and simply replaced without any prior action to prevent the blocking of raw water leakage.

[0165] In Figure 12, the self-managing water purifier 1' according to another embodiment of the present invention is a direct-flow water purifier, and a filter section 130 containing at least two or more filters for purifying foreign matter contained in the incoming raw water is provided inside the housing 100'.

[0166] The purified water filtered through the filter section 130 communicates with the purified water discharge port 140 through an internal flow path and is selectively discharged to the outside via the water outlet module section 700, which includes a faucet 730, according to a control signal.

[0167] Since the structure and function of such a direct-water purifier include known functions and structures, a detailed explanation will be omitted in order to avoid obscuring the essence of the present invention.

[0168] However, referring to Figures 12 and 13, the self-managing water purifier 1' according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to allow for easy replacement of the water outlet module 700 at the front.

[0169] For this purpose, the self-managing water purifier 1' largely includes a housing 100', a purified water discharge port 140, a valve section 400', a frame section 500', and a front cover section 600'.

[0170] First, the housing 100' determines the size of the self-managing water purifier 1' and has a casing-like shape with internal space so that each component can be arranged inside.

[0171] The frame portion 500' is housed inside the housing 100' and supports the water outlet module portion 700 and the valve portion 400'. At this time, the frame portion 500' has a water outlet module mounting groove 502' for mounting the water outlet module portion 700, and is arranged inside the housing 100' as a folded plate shape. The shape of the frame portion 500' is not limited to just one shape, and of course, various shapes can be applied as long as they can stably support the water outlet module portion 700.

[0172] The water outlet module 700 is detachably connected to the frame 500' and is in fluid communication with the purified water discharge port 140. The water outlet module 700' then discharges the purified water from the purified water discharge port 140 to the outside.

[0173] Such a water outlet module 700' has a structure that allows it to be detachably separated and connected to the front of the self-managing water purifier 1' as needed by the user.

[0174] At this time, when the water outlet module section 700' is detachably connected to the purified water discharge port 140, a valve section 400' is included to prevent purified water from leaking to the outside at will.

[0175] Such a valve section 400' is connected to the water outlet module section 700 and the purified water discharge port 140, and is coupled to the purified water discharge port 140.

[0176] The valve section 400' opens the purified water discharge port 140 when the water outlet module section 700 is connected to the purified water discharge port 140, and closes the purified water discharge port 140 when the water outlet module section 700 is separated from the purified water discharge port 140.

[0177] On the other hand, such a valve section 400' may be a check valve having a mechanical shutoff method using elastic means depending on the shutoff structure, or it may be an electrically shutoff solenoid valve that opens and closes the valve by electrically sensing the coupling or uncoupling of the water outlet module section 700, or of course a magnetic shutoff valve that senses the coupling or uncoupling of the tank coupling module section 300 using a magnet or the like may be applied.

[0178] In the self-managing water purifier 1' according to an embodiment of the present invention, a check valve structure is applied to enhance the water purification shutoff effect while allowing the water outlet module 700 to be easily attached and detached and easily replaced. However, the invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[0179] Specifically, the valve section 400' includes a body 410', an elastic spring 420', a flow path coupling member 430', and an opening / closing member 440', and the flow of purified water is opened and closed by the compression or release of the opening / closing member 440'.

[0180] The body 410' has a tubular shape formed so that a first flow channel hole through which the water outlet module flow channel pipe 720 of the water outlet module section 700 is inserted passes.

[0181] Since the structure and function of this valve section 400' are the same as those of the valve section 400 described in detail through Figures 8 to 11, a detailed explanation will be omitted in order to avoid departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0182] On the other hand, the front cover portion 600' blocks the water outlet module portion 700 from being exposed to the outside of the housing 100', while also exposing the water outlet module portion 700 to the outside when replacement of the water outlet module portion 700 is necessary, making replacement easy.

[0183] For this purpose, the front cover portion 600' is detachably attached to the front plate 120' which constitutes the front part of the housing 100', with a size and shape that can cover the water outlet module portion 700. The front cover portion 600' then selectively exposes the water outlet module portion 700 to the outside.

[0184] The front cover section 600' may be a housing-like structure that protrudes forward from the front panel 120', and of course, it may also be a structure that is open in part from the front panel 120'.

[0185] On the other hand, the front panel 120' includes an opening hole large enough to expose the water outlet module 700 to the outside. The water outlet module mounting groove 502' of the frame 500' is exposed to the outside through the opening hole, and the user can connect or disconnect the water outlet module 700 at the purified water discharge port 140.

[0186] In one embodiment of the present invention, the front cover portion 600' is shown as a plate shape in which the front plate 120' extends upward, and is a structure that covers the opening hole while forming a part of the front plate 120'.

[0187] The front cover section 600' has an operation button 601' that allows the user to select the operation of the self-managing water purifier 1', and has a structure in which a nozzle 730 from which purified water is discharged to the outside is positioned to protrude downward.

[0188] The lower end of this front cover portion 600' is connected to a rotating member so as to be rotatable on an axis. The upper side of the front cover portion 600' is then bent forward around its lower end as an axis, exposing the water outlet module portion 700 to the outside.

[0189] As described above, the self-managing water purifier 1' according to the embodiment of the present invention has a structure that prevents it from performing the preliminary action of blocking the inflow of raw water.

[0190] In other words, the water outlet module 700 is detachably connected to the purified water discharge port 140 by the valve 400', and the purified water discharge port 140 is automatically closed by the valve 400' when the water outlet module 700 is detached, thus making it easy to replace the water outlet module 700.

[0191] The front cover section 600' is structured to bend downward while rotating forward on a hinge, and the water outlet module section 700 is structured to be exposed at the front so that it can be easily replaced by the user.

[0192] Consequently, when separating the water outlet module 700 forward, it can be easily replaced without being caught on other structures.

[0193] On the other hand, referring to Figure 13, in one embodiment, the water outlet module 700 has a structure that includes the water outlet module body 710, the water outlet module flow channel pipe 720, the valve set 730, the solenoid valve 740, and the substrate 750.

[0194] The main body 710 of the water outlet module has a housing-like structure with an internal storage space.

[0195] Furthermore, the water outlet module's flow channel pipe 720 extends to the rear of the water outlet module's main body 710 while communicating with the internal housing space of the water outlet module's main body 710, and has a structure that connects it to the valve section 400'.

[0196] Furthermore, the Faucet 730 is connected to the water outlet module's flow channel pipe 720 and the water outlet module's main body 710 in the internal housing space, and has a tubular shape that extends to the outside of the water outlet module's main body 710.

[0197] Meanwhile, the solenoid valve 740 plays the role of connecting the water outlet module flow channel pipe 720 and the fauxette 730 within the internal housing space of the water outlet module body 710, and discharges purified water to the fauxette 730 side by an electrical control signal.

[0198] On the other hand, the substrate 750 is electrically connected to the solenoid valve 740 and is positioned in the internal housing space of the water outlet module body 710 such that the contact terminal 750a protrudes to the outside of the water outlet module body 710.

[0199] On the other hand, in a self-managing water purifier 1' according to another embodiment of the present invention, the purified water discharge port 140 may have a structure that includes at least two of the following: a purified water discharge port for discharging purified water at room temperature, a purified water discharge port for discharging purified water at high temperature, or a purified water discharge port for discharging purified water at low temperature.

[0200] At this time, the water outlet module 700 has a structure that allows it to be detachably connected to at least two of the following: a water discharge port for discharging purified water at room temperature, a water discharge port for discharging purified water at high temperature, or a water discharge port for discharging purified water at low temperature.

[0201] For this reason, the water outlet module 700 may be configured to include at least two water outlet module flow channels 720 and two or more fauxets 730.

[0202] On the other hand, a handle 770 is formed on the front of the water outlet module body 710, which constitutes the water outlet module 700, in a form that can be grasped by the user.

[0203] The water outlet module body 710 has mounting members that protrude laterally on both sides, and these mounting members are detachably connected to locking members that are rotatably positioned on the frame 500'. Since this detachable connection structure using mounting members and locking members is the same as that of the tank connection module 300 in Figures 1 to 11, a detailed explanation will be omitted.

[0204] As described above, the self-managing water purifiers 1 and 1' according to embodiments of the present invention facilitate the replacement of the tank coupling module 300 connected through the tank discharge port 201 in the water storage type water purifier and the water outlet module 700 connected through the purified water discharge port 140 in the direct water type water purifier, and can be easily replaced without prior action to prevent raw water leakage.

[0205] The valves 400 and 400' can automatically close the tank discharge port 201 or the purified water discharge port 140 when the tank coupling module 300 or the water outlet module 700 is replaced.

[0206] The front cover sections 600 and 600' are hinged forward and bent downward, and are guided to be exposed to the outside of the tank coupling module section 300 or the water outlet module section 700, so that the user can easily grasp the tank coupling module section 300 or the water outlet module section 700 from the front and easily replace it.

[0207] While embodiments of the present invention have been described, the spirit of the present invention is not limited by the embodiments presented herein. Those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can easily propose other embodiments by adding, changing, deleting, or adding components, all within the same spirit, and these too can be said to fall within the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. housing; A tank housed in the internal space of the housing, for storing purified water, and including a tank discharge port; A tank coupling module that is detachably coupled to the outside of the tank and communicates fluidly with the tank through the tank discharge port; A valve unit that connects the tank coupling module to the tank and connects to the tank discharge port, opens the tank discharge port when the tank coupling module is connected to the tank, and closes the tank discharge port when the tank coupling module is separated from the tank; A frame portion housed in the internal space of the housing and supporting the tank coupling module portion; and, A self-managing water purifier, comprising: a front cover portion that is detachably coupled to a front plate constituting the front of the housing, having a size and shape that can cover the tank coupling module portion, and selectively exposing the tank coupling module portion to the outside;

2. The tank coupling module section is A main body having an internal containment space; and, A self-managing water purifier according to claim 1, comprising a flow channel pipe extending to the rear of the main body while communicating with the internal containment space;

3. The valve section is A body formed such that a first flow channel hole through which the flow channel tube is inserted passes; An elastic spring housed in the rear region of the fuselage; A flow path coupling member having one end connected to the body while supporting the rear of the elastic spring, and the other end connected while being inserted into the tank discharge port, with a second flow path hole formed therein so as to communicate with the first flow path hole; and, Includes an opening / closing member provided at the front end of the elastic spring; The self-regulating water purifier according to claim 2, wherein the flow of purified water is opened and closed by crimping or releasing the opening and closing member.

4. The body has a connecting projection that is formed to protrude laterally from the outer surface, The self-managing water purifier according to claim 3, wherein the connecting protrusion is inserted into and supported by a mounting hole formed in the frame.

5. The aforementioned fuselage is A first pipe extending toward the tank coupling module portion is located in front of the coupling projection, The self-managing water purifier according to claim 4, wherein the rear of the connecting protrusion is divided into a second pipe extending toward the tank side.

6. The aforementioned front panel is An opening hole is formed that is large enough to expose the tank coupling module to the outside. The aforementioned front cover portion is A self-managing water purifier according to claim 1, having a housing shape with an open rear, which covers the opening hole and is connected in front of the front panel.

7. The aforementioned front cover portion is The lower end portion that contacts the front plate is rotatably connected to the front plate via a rotating member, The self-managing water purifier according to claim 6, wherein the upper part is bent forward with respect to the lower end as an axis, exposing the tank coupling module to the outside.

8. The tank coupling module section is A sensor module that is supported by the frame portion and detachably coupled to the front of the tank, and that comes into contact with the purified water flowing in through the valve portion to sense the temperature or level of the purified water inside the tank; and A self-managing water purifier according to claim 1, comprising: a water outlet module that is supported by the frame portion and detachably coupled to the front of the tank, and which discharges purified water flowing in through the valve portion to the outside;

9. The aforementioned frame portion is A terminal portion is provided which is electrically connected to the sensor module through terminal contact, and a sensor module mounting groove is provided which houses the sensor module as it is mounted from front to rear, The self-managing water purifier according to claim 8, further comprising a terminal portion electrically connected to the water outlet module via terminal contact, and a water outlet module mounting groove in which the water outlet module is housed while being mounted from front to rear.

10. The aforementioned sensor module is Sensor module body with internal housing space; A sensor module flow channel pipe that extends to the rear of the sensor module body while communicating with the internal housing space and is connected to the valve section; A sensing tube having one end supported by the internal housing space and the other end positioned to pass through the sensor module flow channel while maintaining airtightness, and equipped with a sensor inside; and A self-managing water purifier according to claim 8, comprising: a substrate electrically connected to the sensor and provided on the internal housing space such that contact terminals protrude to the outside of the sensor module body;

11. The self-managing water purifier according to claim 10, wherein at least one of the sensor module flow channel tubes and the sensing tubes is formed.

12. The sensor module body has mounting members that protrude laterally on both sides. The self-managing water purifier according to claim 10, wherein the mounting member is detachably coupled to a locking member rotatably arranged on the frame portion.

13. The aforementioned water outlet module is Water outlet module body having an internal containment space; A water outlet module flow channel pipe that extends to the rear of the water outlet module body while communicating with the internal housing space and is connected to the valve section; A faucet connected to the water outlet module flow channel pipe and the internal containment space, extending to the outside of the water outlet module body; A solenoid valve connecting the water outlet module flow channel pipe and the fauxette in the internal containment space; and, A self-managing water purifier according to claim 8, comprising: a substrate electrically connected to the solenoid valve and provided on the internal housing space such that contact terminals protrude to the outside of the water outlet module body;

14. The self-managing water purifier according to claim 13, wherein at least one of the water outlet module flow channel pipes and the fauxets are formed.

15. The water outlet module body has mounting members that protrude laterally on both sides. The self-managing water purifier according to claim 13, wherein the mounting member is detachably coupled to a locking member rotatably arranged on the frame portion.

16. The tank includes at least two of the following: a water purification tank, a chilled water tank, or a hot water tank. The self-managing water purifier according to claim 1, wherein the tank coupling module is detachably coupled to at least two of the purified water tank, the cold water tank, or the hot water tank.

17. housing; A purified water discharge port, housed in the internal space of the housing, discharges purified water filtered through the filter section; A frame portion housed in the internal space of the housing; A water outlet module that is detachably coupled to the frame and is in fluid communication with the purified water discharge port and discharges purified water from the purified water discharge port to the outside; and A valve unit that is connected to the purified water discharge port, opens the purified water discharge port when the water outlet module unit is connected to the purified water discharge port, and closes the purified water discharge port when the water outlet module unit is separated from the discharge port; and A self-managing water purifier comprising: a front cover portion that is detachably coupled to a front plate constituting the front of the housing, having a size and shape that can cover the water outlet module portion, and selectively exposing the water outlet module portion to the outside;

18. The aforementioned water outlet module section is Main body of the water outlet module having an internal storage space; A water outlet module flow channel pipe that extends to the rear of the water outlet module body while communicating with the internal housing space and is connected to the valve section; A faucet connected to the water outlet module's flow channel pipe and the internal containment space, extending to the outside of the water outlet module's main body; A solenoid valve connecting the water outlet module's flow path pipe and the fauxette within the internal containment space; and A self-managing water purifier according to claim 17, comprising: a substrate electrically connected to the solenoid valve and provided on the internal housing space such that contact terminals protrude to the outside of the water outlet module body;

19. The valve section is A body formed such that a first flow channel hole through which the flow channel pipe of the water outlet module is inserted passes; An elastic spring housed in the rear region of the fuselage; A flow path coupling member having one end connected to the body while supporting the rear of the elastic spring, and the other end connected while being inserted into the purified water discharge port, with a second flow path hole formed therein so as to communicate with the first flow path hole; and, Includes an opening / closing member provided at the front end of the elastic spring; The self-regulating water purifier according to claim 18, wherein the flow of purified water is opened and closed by crimping or releasing the opening and closing member.

20. The aforementioned front cover portion is The lower end portion that contacts the front plate is rotatably connected to the front plate via a rotating member, The self-managing water purifier according to claim 17, wherein the upper part is bent forward with respect to the lower end as an axis, and the water outlet module is exposed to the outside.

21. The aforementioned purified water discharge port includes at least two of the following: a purified water discharge port that discharges purified water at room temperature, a purified water discharge port that discharges purified water at high temperature, or a purified water discharge port that discharges purified water at low temperature. The self-managing water purifier according to claim 17, wherein the water outlet module is detachably connected to at least two of the following: a water discharge port for discharging purified water at room temperature, a water discharge port for discharging purified water at high temperature, or a water discharge port for discharging purified water at low temperature.

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