A kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use, and includes a receiving part that filters and purifies raw water flowing in through a water purification filter part provided inside, and a storage container part that is mounted on the upper end of the receiving part and is separated from the receiving part, and stores the raw water and the purified water in structurally separated spaces, respectively, and provides a kettle-type water purifier that is convenient for using the raw water and the purified water separately, easy to replace and refill the filter, and in particular can improve portability and versatility by making the water purifier compact and small in size.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and usability. More specifically, it is a high-quality kettle-type water purifier that is compact and miniaturized, and has usability (convenience in use) by storing raw water and purified water in a double separation space, excellent filtration treatment by applying a high-quality filter, prevention of secondary pollution by blocking water leakage, and furthermore, can provide portability and versatility. The present invention relates to a kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and usability.

Background Art

[0002] Many of the conventional general kettle-type water purifiers currently sold in the market, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, include a container 1, a filtration device 2 provided in the upper part of the container 1 for filtering water, a filter 3 provided inside the filtration device 2 using powdered activated carbon or ion exchange resin, and a lid 4 for opening and closing the upper end opening of the container 1.

[0003] In particular, the filter 3 is a low-quality (adsorption type, low flow rate) filter by natural pressure, and uses inexpensive powdered activated carbon and ion exchange resin. Since the filtration device 2 including the filter 3 is provided in the upper part of the container 1, the weight of the entire product increases due to the weight of the installed filter, which causes problems when carrying the water purifier or filling it with water.

[0004] In addition, since the filter containing adsorption-type powdered activated carbon and ion exchange resin filters the purified water of the produced water by natural pressure, it is difficult to apply high-quality (precision filtration types such as ultrafiltration membrane filters and block activated carbon filters, high flow rate) filters, and the amount of purified water discharged is extremely small. Also, due to the characteristics of the filtration method that depends on natural pressure, the raw water is not completely filtered into the produced water, and a part remains as residual water in the raw water storage tank, so there is a problem that there is a concern that the raw water and the produced water will be mixed during the process of pouring water.

[0005] Furthermore, conventional kettle-type water purifiers have a structure in which the filter is located on the top of the container. Therefore, during the filter replacement process, the lid and the raw water storage tank must be separated, and the filter installed inside the raw water storage tank must be grasped by hand and pulled out to separate it. This makes filter replacement and maintenance inconvenient for consumers. In addition, during the filter replacement process, the user's hands, which may be contaminated with bacteria and other impurities, come into contact with the raw water storage tank. Since there is no mechanism to prevent contamination between the raw water and the treated water, there are concerns that secondary contamination (contamination due to the inflow of bacteria, dust, and other harmful substances) may occur, leading to hygiene and safety problems.

[0006] On the other hand, the following prior art document patent discloses a Chinese utility model related to a water purifier in which the filtration device is located on the upper side of the kettle. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Chinese utility model patent application 201320643894.7 (Application date: October 18, 2013) [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0008] This invention was made to solve the above problems, and aims to provide a kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use by improving upon conventional low-quality pitcher-type water purifiers with filters that use natural pressure to high-quality water purifiers with filters that use pump pressure.

[0009] Furthermore, the present invention aims to provide a kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use, which can dramatically improve the usability of the kettle even when raw water and purified water are stored in separate spaces, and can prevent secondary contamination (contamination due to the inflow of dust, impurities, and other harmful substances) that may occur during the filter replacement process by installing the filter in a location separate from the storage tank.

[0010] Furthermore, the present invention aims to provide a kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use, having a compact structure that allows raw water and purified water (corresponding to the produced water) to be stored in separate, independent structures, thereby preventing the mixing of raw water and purified water, and enabling the miniaturization of a high-quality water purifier by applying a high-quality filter. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] To achieve the above objective, the present invention features a kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use, comprising: a receiving section that filters and purifies raw water flowing in through an internally provided water purification filter section; and a storage container section mounted on the upper end of the receiving section, separated from the receiving section, and storing raw water and purified water in structurally separated spaces.

[0012] The storage container section further includes a raw water storage tank formed as a space for storing raw water; and a purified water storage tank formed as a space for storing purified water filtered from raw water, which is a structure that surrounds the raw water storage tank from the outside of the raw water storage tank, allowing the center of gravity of the entire kettle to be appropriately aligned and maintaining a predetermined distance from the raw water storage tank.

[0013] The receiving section is characterized by a filter mounting section formed on a part of the outside to facilitate the replacement of the water purification filter section; and a pump provided adjacent to the section where the internal water purification filter section is located, which forcibly filters the raw water flowing in from the raw water storage tank into purified water via the water purification filter section and forcibly pumps the filtered purified water back into the water purification tank; thus, it is a kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use.

[0014] A kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use is characterized by a water purification filter section provided inside the receiving section, which further includes: a first filtration section provided on one side for primary filtration of raw water flowing downward from the raw water storage tank; a second filtration section provided adjacent to the first filtration section for secondary filtration of the primary filtered raw water; and a third filtration section extending from the adjacent part of the second filtration section to the other side for tertiary filtration of the secondary filtered raw water.

[0015] The water purification filter section further includes a leak shut-off device that automatically shuts off the purified water being drained through a vertically positioned drain pipe at the end of a horizontally formed discharge pipe extending from the third filtration section, in order to prevent secondary contamination and water leakage during replacement. The leak shut-off device is provided between the water purification filter section and the drain pipe, making this kettle-type water purifier a feature that combines functionality and ease of use.

[0016] The leak-stopping device is characterized by a kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use, further comprising: an on / off valve that opens and closes the inlet of the drain pipe by a horizontal operating motion to stop the leakage of purified water; and a spring, one end of which is locked to the on / off valve and the other end of which is locked to the end of the discharge pipe, and which is involved in the horizontal operating motion of the on / off valve depending on whether or not the purified water filter is installed.

[0017] One of the features of this kettle-type water purifier is that it combines functionality and ease of use, with a raw water inlet at the bottom of the storage container for introducing raw water stored in the raw water storage tank towards the water purification filter section located inside the receiving section, and a purified water outlet for discharging purified water filtered through the water purification filter section towards the purified water storage tank.

[0018] The upper end of the receiving section is further provided with an inlet, formed at a position corresponding to the raw water inlet, through which the raw water introduced from the raw water inlet flows into the water purification filter section, and a drain outlet, formed at a position corresponding to the purified water outlet, through which the purified water filtered from the water purification filter section is discharged towards the purified water outlet. This kettle-type water purifier is characterized by its combination of functionality and ease of use.

[0019] A kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use is characterized by the fact that the raw water inlet and the purified water outlet are further provided with: a housing projection that protrudes vertically in a predetermined downward direction; an inner housing projection that is surrounded by the housing projection and protrudes vertically in a predetermined downward direction; a packing ring inserted on the outer circumference of the housing projection; and a discharge line that protrudes vertically in a predetermined upward direction from the center of the inner housing projection.

[0020] A key feature of this kettle-type water purifier, which combines functionality and ease of use, is that the inlet and drain outlet are further provided with: a recessed receiving groove; a drain outlet that protrudes vertically upward from the center of the receiving groove; and a fitting pipe that protrudes vertically downward from the center of the receiving groove. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] As described above, the kettle-type water purifier of the present invention has a high-grade, compact, and miniaturized structure. Because raw water and purified water are stored in a double-layered separation space, raw water and purified water can be used independently throughout the entire process of filling and pouring them for drinking. This significantly improves the user's convenience of using raw water and purified water.

[0022] Moreover, according to the kettle-type water purifier of the present invention, since it has functions such as the ability to replace the filter of the water purification filter unit from the outside, an automatic stop function for water cut-off, a USB charging function, and a simple operation function, there is an effect that the versatility with respect to water purifiers in general is significantly improved.

[0023] Furthermore, according to the kettle-type water purifier of the present invention, by applying a high-quality water purification filter unit, the water outlet speed is fast, it is detachable from the outside so it is easy to replace, and since water supply is automatically cut off during replacement, secondary contamination is prevented, and there is an effect that raw water and purified water do not mix during water injection.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0024] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the appearance of a kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a plan view of the kettle-type water purifier of the present invention seen from above. [Figure 3] It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the water purification filter unit and the pump provided inside the receiving part shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] It is a detailed enlarged cross-sectional view of the water purification filter unit for explaining the internal structure of the water purification filter unit provided inside the receiving part shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 5] It is a cross-section for explaining the internal structure of the inlet and drain ports formed on the upper surface of the receiving part shown in FIG. 1 and the internal structure of the raw water inlet and purified water outlet formed on the lower surface of the storage container part, and when the storage container part is mounted on the upper end of the receiving part, the insertion parts formed on the lower surface of the storage container part are accommodated inside the inlet and drain ports formed on the upper surface of the receiving part, and it is an enlarged view showing the structure of the coupling relationship inserted in such a way that they are inserted. [Figure 6] It is a diagram conceptually showing the process of replacing the water purification filter unit in the filter mounting part formed in the receiving part. [Figure 7] It is a cross-sectional view of the water purification filter unit showing the structure of the water leakage blocking device. [Figure 8] This is a diagram illustrating the structure of the cover. [Figure 9] This is a diagram illustrating the conceptual process of using the kettle-type water purifier of the present invention. [Figure 10] This diagram illustrates the configuration of a conventional, typical kettle-type water filter. [Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]

[0025] The present invention relates to a kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use, and includes: a receiving section that filters and purifies raw water flowing in through a water purification filter section provided inside; and a storage container section mounted on the upper end of the receiving section, separated from the receiving section, and storing raw water and purified water in structurally separated spaces; The storage container section further includes: a raw water storage tank formed as a space for storing raw water; and a purified water storage tank having a structure that surrounds the raw water storage tank from the outside and maintaining a predetermined separation space from the raw water storage tank, and formed as a space for storing purified water filtered from the raw water; The receiving portion may further include: a filter mounting portion formed on a part of the outside to facilitate replacement of the water purification filter; and a pump provided adjacent to the portion where the internal water purification filter is located, which forcibly filters the raw water flowing in from the raw water storage tank into purified water via the water purification filter and forcibly pumps the filtered purified water to the water purification storage tank. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0026] The embodiments described later in this invention do not limit the scope of the rights of the invention, but are merely illustrative of the components presented in the claims of the invention, and should be interpreted based on the overall technical idea of ​​the specification, which takes into account that the invention can be modified and implemented in various other forms. The drawings attached for reference to the invention are merely for the purpose of aiding the understanding of the invention, and therefore do not limit the technical rights of the invention.

[0027] Furthermore, since the present invention can be fully understood by describing its components, unnecessary drawings of the components are omitted. However, this omission of drawings cannot be cited as a reason for insufficient description of the components of the present invention.

[0028] The following describes in detail a kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use, based on one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] A water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention may be configured to include, for example, a storage container section 100 for separating and storing raw water and purified water in a double manner, and a receiving section 200 provided at the lower part of the storage container section for mounting the storage container section, as shown in Figure 1.

[0030] Of course, a cover portion C is provided at the upper end of the storage container portion 100, for example, as shown in Figure 8, allowing the storage container portion 100 to be opened and closed. This will be explained later.

[0031] The storage container section 100 may be configured as a double storage structure including a raw water storage tank 110 capable of storing raw water 10 and a purified water storage tank 120 capable of storing purified water 20.

[0032] In particular, the raw water storage tank 110 and the purified water storage tank 120 are configured such that the volume of the spaces is in a 1:1 ratio, and a partition wall with a partition structure for separating the space between the raw water storage tank 110 and the purified water storage tank 120 may be provided in the central part of the storage container section 100, which is a kettle, so that the storage container 100 appears to be full when viewed from the outside.

[0033] In other words, since the partition wall constituting the raw water storage tank 110 is formed by extending vertically upward from the bottom surface of the storage container section 100, the internal space of the storage container section 100 can be separated into two spaces, left and right.

[0034] Of course, the specific structural shape of such a partition wall is not particularly limited, but the shape of the cross-section aligned horizontally with the bottom surface of the storage container section 100 may form a straight line overall, or in some cases a curved shape overall, or a composite structural shape including some straight lines and some curves. The purified water storage tank 120 is a structure that surrounds the raw water storage tank 110, but is formed as a separation structure that maintains a predetermined separation space outward from the raw water storage tank 110.

[0035] In other words, in the case of the storage container section 100, which is the kettle section at the top, the design and configuration allow for the raw water and purified water to be transported in a state where they are stored in a raw water storage tank 110 and a purified water storage tank 120, which are formed as independent separate structures, without the need to connect a filter.

[0036] Since raw water 10 can be stored in the raw water storage tank 110 and purified water 20 can be stored in the purified water storage tank 120, raw water 10 and purified water 20 can be stored separately.

[0037] A raw water inlet 111 is formed in a part of the bottom of the raw water storage tank 110 for introducing raw water 10 in the direction of the water purification filter section 230 provided inside the receiving section 200.

[0038] A purified water outlet 121 is formed in a part of the bottom of the purified water storage tank 120 for releasing the purified water 20 filtered from the purified water filter section 230 into the purified water storage tank 120.

[0039] In other words, the lower bottom of the raw water storage tank 110 and the purified water storage tank 120 are designed to have two flow paths: a raw water inlet 111 for introducing raw water 10 flowing downward toward the receiving section 200, and a purified water outlet 121 for discharging purified water 20 filtered by the purified water filter section 230 located inside the receiving section 200 upward toward the purified water storage tank 120.

[0040] Furthermore, check valves (not shown) are provided at the raw water inlet 111 and the purified water outlet 121, thereby preventing backflow phenomena that occur when the raw water 10 and purified water 20 fluids flow.

[0041] Such check valves are not particularly limited, but examples include swing check valves, double disc swing check valves, lift check valves, ball check valves, Smolensky check valves, or more. However, as a method to reduce water hammer phenomena such as noise and vibration that occur during fluid flow, it is more preferable to apply a Smolensky check valve, for example.

[0042] The raw water 10 is, for example, tap water, which is stored in the raw water storage tank 110, and then, after purification treatment by filtration in the water purification filter section 230, is stored in the purified water storage tank 120 as purified water 20.

[0043] In this way, the raw water 10 and the purified water 20 can be stored in separate structures, and the user can easily pour the separated purified water 20 into a cup and drink it.

[0044] On the other hand, the receiving section 200 may be configured to include an operating panel (operating plate) 210 provided on the outside and necessary for the operation of the water purifier, a filter mounting section 220 formed on one side, and a water purification filter section 230 mounted via the filter mounting section and filtering the raw water 10 flowing in from the raw water storage tank 110 into purified water 20 inside the receiving section 200.

[0045] In other words, the receiving section 200 is configured to have a filter function, and is located below the storage container section 100, which corresponds to the kettle, and the storage container section 100 is mounted on top of it. The receiving section 200 is used as a filter to filter the raw water flowing into the lower part of the storage container section 100.

[0046] The water purification filter section 230 may have a structure including, for example, a first filtration section 231, a second filtration section 232, and a third filtration section 233, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, and may include a drain pipe 234 formed vertically on the upper side of the outer surface.

[0047] The first filtration section 231 is formed on one side in the drawing, that is, below the position of the inlet 201, and is made of, for example, a carbon fiber filter material, which has excellent heat resistance, impact resistance, and chemical resistance.

[0048] The second filtration section 232 is formed adjacent to the first filtration section 231 and is made of, for example, an adsorption filter material, which has superior adsorption capacity to activated carbon, and can filter a large amount of raw water 10 at once, effectively removing harmful substances contained in the raw water 10.

[0049] The third filtration section 233 extends from the adjacent part of the second filtration section 232 to below the position of the drain port 202, and is made of, for example, an ultrafiltration membrane made of hollow fiber filter material, which can effectively separate and filter water and ionic phase substances.

[0050] Furthermore, a pump 240, as shown in Figure 3, is provided on the side adjacent to the water purification filter section 230. This pump 240 is capable of forcibly pumping the raw water 10 that flows in from the raw water storage tank 110 through the inlet 201, through the water purification filter section 230, and to the purified water storage tank 120 via the drain port 202.

[0051] Although not shown in the drawing, a separate charging port is configured on a part of the outer surface of the receiving portion 200, and this charging port can contribute to the convenient charging function of the USB terminal.

[0052] On the other hand, an insertion section 130 can be formed inside the raw water inlet 111 and purified water outlet 121 formed at the bottom of the storage container section 100, for example, as shown in Figure 5, which includes a housing projection 131, a packing ring 132, an inner housing projection 133, and a discharge line 134.

[0053] In other words, the insertion portion 130 formed inside the raw water inlet 111 and the purified water outlet 121 can be inserted and mounted so as to be housed inside the inlet 201 and the drain outlet 202 formed at the upper end of the receiving portion 200 when the storage container portion 100 is mounted on the upper part of the receiving portion 200.

[0054] In the aforementioned insertion portion 130, the receiving projection 131 has a structure that protrudes vertically downward, and the packing ring 132 is fitted and sealed along the outer circumference of the lower end of the receiving projection 131, thereby preventing external leakage of the purified water 20 drained from the drain pipe 234.

[0055] In other words, in the insertion portion 130 formed inside the raw water inlet 111 and purified water outlet 121, the receiving projection 131 has a structure that protrudes vertically downward and is inserted so as to be housed in the receiving groove 203 formed as an internal structure of the inlet 201 and drain outlet 202 formed on the upper surface of the receiving portion 200.

[0056] The inner housing projection 133 is surrounded by the housing projection 131 and has a structure that protrudes downward from the inside of the housing projection 131 in a predetermined vertical shape, and the discharge line 134 has a structure that protrudes upward from the central point of the inner housing projection 133 in a predetermined vertical shape.

[0057] Of course, at this time, the receiving portion 200 is inserted so that the inlet 201 and the drain outlet 204 formed inside the drain port 202 are housed inside the receiving projection 131, and it can be inserted all the way into the inner receiving projection 133.

[0058] The inlet 201 and drain outlet 202 formed on the upper surface of the receiving portion 200 may be configured, for example, as shown in Figure 5, with a structure including a receiving groove 203, a drain outlet 204, and a fitting pipe 205.

[0059] The drain outlet 204 protrudes upward from the center of the housing groove 203 in a predetermined vertical shape, and the fitting pipe 205 has a diameter larger than the diameter of the drain outlet 204 and protrudes downward from the center of the housing groove 203 in a predetermined vertical shape.

[0060] Such a fitting pipe 205 can serve the functional purpose of inserting a drain pipe 234 that is formed vertically upward from the outside of the water purification filter section 230.

[0061] Therefore, when the storage container section 100 is mounted on the receiving section 200, the housing projection 131 is housed inside the housing groove 203, and at the same time, the drain outlet 204 can be housed inside the housing projection 131 and inserted to reach the inner housing projection 133, the packing ring 132 can prevent the raw water 10 and purified water 20 from flowing out of the inlet 201 and the drain outlet 202, and the purified water 20 discharged from the drain outlet 204 can be supplied to the purified water storage tank 120 via the discharge line 134.

[0062] Thus, after the storage container section 100 is mounted on the receiving section 200, in the process of operating the kettle-type water purifier by operating the control panel 210, the raw water 10 stored in the raw water storage tank 110 of the storage container section 100 can flow into the water purification filter section 230 located inside the receiving section 200 via the inlet 201 by the operation of the pump 240. In this way, the raw water 10 is filtered through the water purification filter section 230 and the purified water 20 can be forcibly pumped and supplied to the water purification storage tank 120 via the drain port 202.

[0063] On the other hand, in the water purification filter section 230, a discharge pipe 235 extends horizontally between the third filtration section 233 and the drain pipe 234, for example, as shown in Figure 7, and a water leak shutoff device 236 is provided at the end of such a discharge pipe 235.

[0064] In other words, the water leakage shutoff device 236 includes a spring 237 and an on / off valve 238, one end of the spring 237 is fixed so as to be able to lock onto the on / off valve 238, and the other end of the spring 237 is fixed so as to be able to lock onto the discharge pipe 235.

[0065] Therefore, the purified water 20 filtered by the third filtration section 233 of the water purification filter section 230 opens the shut-off valve 238 that was closing the inlet of the drain pipe 234 due to the pressure exerted by the operation of the pump 240, and can then be drained along the drain pipe 234.

[0066] Of course, when the pump 240 stops operating, the pumping force on the purified water 20 disappears, and the valve 238 that was opening the inlet of the drain pipe 234 returns to its original position due to the elastic restoring force of the spring 237, allowing the inlet of the drain pipe 234 to be closed again. Preferably, such a spring 237 is, for example, a tension spring.

[0067] Furthermore, the water purification filter section 230, which is provided to be inserted into the filter mounting section 220, can be removed by rotating it in one direction 1, for example, as shown in Figure 6, and then removing it in the opposite direction 2, if replacement is necessary.

[0068] Of course, the water purification filter section 230 can be installed by inserting it in the direction 1 of the filter mounting section 220, and then rotating it in the opposite direction 2, which is opposite to the one-way separation direction.

[0069] On the other hand, the cover portion C, which is a lid that can be opened and closed on the upper end of the storage container portion 100, may be configured to include, for example, a first cover portion C1 for covering the purified water storage tank 120 and a second cover portion C2 for covering the raw water storage tank 110, as shown in Figure 8.

[0070] In particular, the second cover portion C2 is connected to a connecting member C2-1 that is slidably connected along a long sliding groove C1-1 formed inside the first cover portion C1. Therefore, even when the first cover portion C1 is covering the purified water storage tank 120, the second cover portion C2 can be independently opened by the connecting member C2-1 sliding along the long sliding groove C1-1, allowing raw water 10 to be put into the raw water storage tank 110 or poured from the raw water storage tank 110.

[0071] In other words, since the cover section C is used to open and close the storage container section 100 as needed, it is not only very lightweight, but also consists of a separate double-cover structure that includes a second cover section C2 for opening and closing the raw water storage tank 110 and a first cover section C1 for opening and closing the purified water storage tank 120, making it very convenient for the user during the entire process of using the water purifier, such as pouring raw water and purified water or filling the storage container section 100.

[0072] On the other hand, Table 1 below highlights the differences between the water purifier product of the present invention and conventional pitcher-type water purifier products by item. In the filter section, the product of the present invention employs high-quality ultrafiltration membranes (UF) and CTO filters, resulting in a higher removal rate of bacteria and heavy metals compared to the activated carbon filters used in conventional pitcher-type water purifier products.

[0073] Furthermore, in terms of water output, the water purifier product of the present invention shows significantly higher values ​​than conventional pitcher-type water purifier products; in terms of operating pressure, the water purifier product of the present invention shows significantly higher values ​​than conventional pitcher-type water purifier products; and in terms of residual water, unlike conventional pitcher-type water purifier products where residual water remains, the water purifier product of the present invention has no residual water.

[0074] Furthermore, in terms of filter life, the water purifier product of the present invention shows superior values ​​compared to conventional pitcher-type water purifier products. In terms of filter replacement method, the water purifier product of the present invention allows for replacement outside the kettle, whereas conventional pitcher-type water purifier products require replacement inside the kettle, leading to concerns about secondary contamination and inconvenience during replacement. In terms of contamination of raw water storage water, the water purifier product of the present invention is a left-right separated type, eliminating any concerns about contamination, whereas conventional pitcher-type water purifier products are an upper-lower separated type, raising concerns about contamination depending on the angle of the kettle.

[0075] [Table 1]

[0076] The following is a detailed explanation of the operation process of this kettle-type water purifier, which combines functionality and ease of use.

[0077] In the water purification process using raw water, the raw water (tap water) stored in the raw water storage tank 110 is filtered by operating the pump 240 and passing through the raw water inlet 111 to sequentially pass through the first filtration section 231, second filtration section 232, and third filtration section 233 of the water purification filter section 230 located below it, thereby purifying the water.

[0078] As the filtered purified water is pumped along the discharge pipe 235, the spring 237 of the leak-stopping device 236 is pulled, and at the same time, the valve 238 opens the drain pipe 234. With the opening of the drain pipe 234, the purified water is supplied to the purified water storage tank 120 located above via the purified water outlet 121.

[0079] When the pump 240 stops operating for a while, the spring 237, which had been pulled, immediately returns to its original position due to its elastic restoring force. At the same time, the valve 238, which had been opening the drain pipe 234, closes the drain pipe 234 again, and no more purified water is dispensed.

[0080] Of course, during the process of replacing the water purification filter section 230, any water leakage to the outside is blocked by the water leakage shutoff device 236, thus preventing secondary contamination (contamination due to the inflow of dust, impurities, and other harmful substances), which is advantageous for hygiene management.

[0081] The use of such a water purifier is extremely convenient in the process of using raw water and purified water, as is clearly shown in Figure 9, for example. Moreover, since the components of the pump and filter for forcibly pumping water are applied to the receiving part located at the bottom of the storage container section, which corresponds to a kettle, it is convenient for frequent opening and closing due to the characteristics of the cover section that opens and closes the upper end of the storage container section. [Industrial applicability]

[0082] The present invention relates to a kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use, and more specifically, to a compact, miniaturized, high-quality kettle-type water purifier that offers ease of use through storage with a double separation space for raw water and purified water, excellent filtration treatment and prevention of secondary contamination by the application of a high-quality filter and leakage prevention, and further provides portability and versatility, thereby combining functionality and ease of use. [Explanation of symbols]

[0083] 10 Raw water 20 Purified water 100 Storage container section 110 Raw water storage tank 111 Raw water inlet 120 Water purification storage tank 121 Water purification outlet 130 Insertion part 131 Retractable protrusion 132 Packing Rings 133 Inner retractable projection 134 Discharge line 200 Receiving part 201 Inlet 202 Recessed drain 203 Storage groove 204 Drainage outlet 205 Fitted pipe 210 Control Panel 220 Filter mounting section 230 Water purification filter section 231 1st filtration section 232 Second filtration section 233 Third filtration section C Cover section C1 First Cover Section C1-1 Slide Long Groove C2 Second Cover Section C2-1 Connecting Member 234 Drain pipe 235 Discharge pipe 236 Leakage shutoff device 237 Spring 238 Opening / closing valve 240 pumps

Claims

1. A receiving unit that filters and purifies raw water flowing in through an internally installed water purification filter section, A storage container section is mounted on the upper end of the aforementioned receiving section, is separated from the receiving section, and stores raw water and purified water in a structurally separated space, A kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use, The aforementioned storage container section is A raw water storage tank is formed as a structure for storing raw water, A structure that surrounds the raw water storage tank from the outside, and a purified water storage tank formed as a space for storing purified water filtered from the raw water in a separation space that maintains a predetermined distance from the raw water storage tank, A kettle-type water purifier, further characterized by containing the following:

2. The receiving part is, A filter mounting section is formed on a part of the outer surface to facilitate the replacement of the water purification filter, A pump is provided adjacent to the section containing the internal water purification filter, which forcibly filters the raw water flowing in from the raw water storage tank through the water purification filter to produce purified water, and forcibly pumps the filtered purified water back into the water purification storage tank. A kettle-type water purifier that combines the functionality and ease of use described in claim 1, further comprising the above.

3. The water purification filter section located inside the receiving section is A first filtration section is provided on one side to perform primary filtration of raw water flowing downward from the raw water storage tank, A second filtration unit is provided adjacent to the first filtration unit and performs secondary filtration of the raw water that has been filtered in the primary filtration unit, A third filtration section extends from the adjacent part of the second filtration section to the other side, and performs a tertiary filtration of the raw water that has been filtered secondary. A kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use as described in claim 2, further comprising the above.

4. The water purification filter section further includes a leak shut-off device that automatically shuts off the purified water being drained through a drain pipe formed vertically above at the end of a horizontally structured discharge pipe extending from the third filtration section, in order to prevent secondary contamination and water leakage during replacement, and the leak shut-off device is provided between the water purification filter section and the drain pipe. A kettle-type water purifier that combines the functionality and ease of use described in claim 3.

5. The leak shutoff device is An opening / closing valve that opens and closes the inlet of the drain pipe by a horizontal operating motion to stop leakage of purified water, A spring is engaged at one end with the aforementioned valve and at the end of the discharge pipe, and is involved in the horizontal operation of the valve depending on whether or not the pump is supplying purified water. A kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use as described in claim 4, further comprising the above.

6. At the bottom of the storage container section, A raw water inlet for introducing raw water stored in the raw water storage tank towards the water purification filter section located inside the receiving section, A purified water outlet for discharging purified water filtered through the aforementioned water purification filter section toward the purified water storage tank, A kettle-type water purifier that combines the functionality and ease of use described in claim 1, further characterized by being provided with the following:

7. At the upper end of the receiving part, An inlet is formed at a position corresponding to the raw water inlet, through which the raw water introduced from the raw water inlet flows into the water purification filter section, A drain outlet is formed at a position corresponding to the purified water outlet, through which purified water filtered from the purified water filter section is discharged towards the purified water outlet, A kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use as described in claim 6, further characterized by being provided with the following:

8. Inside the raw water inlet and the purified water outlet, A retractable projection that protrudes vertically in a predetermined downward direction, Inside the aforementioned housing projection, surrounded by the housing projection, is an inner housing projection that protrudes vertically in a predetermined downward direction, A packing ring is inserted around the outer circumference of the aforementioned housing projection, A discharge line that protrudes vertically upward from the central part of the inner housing projection, A kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use as described in claim 6, further characterized by being provided with the following:

9. Inside the inlet and the drain outlet, A recessed storage groove, A drainage outlet protruding vertically upward from the central part of the aforementioned storage groove, A fitting tube that protrudes vertically downward from the center of the aforementioned housing groove, A kettle-type water purifier that combines functionality and ease of use, as described in claim 7, further characterized by being provided with the following:

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