Water purifier

Abstract

A water purifier is disclosed. The water purifier includes a main body portion having a water outlet provided on one side of the main body portion and a water receiving unit provided at the bottom of the water outlet portion. The water receiving unit includes two or more water receiving plates that support a container and store residual water and whose spacing is adjustable; a water receiving plate support portion that supports the two or more water receiving plates and can slide forward or backward relative to the main body portion; and a driving portion that adjusts the spacing between the two or more water receiving plates so that the two or more water receiving plates are switched between a folded state and an unfolded state in conjunction with the sliding movement.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a water purifier, more specifically, to a support unit that supports a container and stores residual water. Background Technology

[0002] Recently, due to environmental pollution, water purifiers that filter water supplied from a water source and provide it as drinking water are becoming widely available. The water purifier includes a drip tray on the front of the main body where a container such as a cup is placed and residual water falling from the outlet can be stored, and a tap that discharges purified water by operating a control lever. The user can place a container on the drip tray and operate the control lever to receive water coming from the tap into the container.

[0003] Conventional water purifiers have a small water tray, making it inconvenient to place large containers such as pots or rice cookers on it to fill with water, and requiring users to repeatedly fill water using small containers. The problem to be solved

[0004] Accordingly, the objective of the present invention is to provide a water purifier that can stably support a container by increasing the support area of ​​the container. means of solving the problem

[0005] A water purifier is provided to achieve the above objective. The water purifier includes a main body portion having a water outlet on one side and a water receiving unit provided at the bottom of the water outlet. The water receiving unit supports a container and stores residual water, and includes two or more water receiving units having a folded state and an unfolded state with different spacing between them; a water receiving support portion that supports the two or more water receiving units and is capable of sliding in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction relative to the main body portion; and a driving portion that adjusts the spacing between the two or more water receiving units by causing the two or more water receiving units to switch between the folded state and the unfolded state in conjunction with the sliding movement.

[0006] The above-mentioned water receiving unit may further include a base provided with a guide for the sliding movement of the above-mentioned water receiving support.

[0007] The above main body may include a base mounting part on which the base is mounted.

[0008] The above driving unit may include a rod-shaped first gear supported on the base and extending to the water receiving support, a circular second gear meshing with the first gear and rotatably provided on the water receiving support, a circular third gear having an upper gear provided at the upper center of the second gear and a lower gear provided at the lower center of the second gear, a circular fourth gear meshing with the upper gear of the third gear and rotatably provided on the water receiving support, a circular fifth gear meshing with the fourth gear and provided on one of the water receivings, a circular sixth gear meshing with the lower gear of the third gear and rotatably provided on the water receiving support, a circular seventh gear meshing with the sixth gear and rotatably provided on the water receiving support, and a circular eighth gear meshing with the seventh gear and provided on another of the water receivings.

[0009] The above driving unit is a first driving unit, and the water receiving unit may further include a second driving unit that slides the water receiving support unit.

[0010] The second drive unit may further include a rod-shaped ninth gear, one end of which is supported by the water receiving support and the other end of which extends into the base, a circular tenth gear that meshes with the ninth gear and is provided on the base, and a motor that rotates the tenth gear.

[0011] The above main body may include a button for operating the motor.

[0012] The above-mentioned water receiving unit may include a support member provided between the water receiving units at the same height as the water receiving units.

[0013] The above support member may include a front support member provided between the water trays at the same height as the water trays.

[0014] The above support member may include a horizontal support member that extends horizontally relative to the front support member at the same height as the above water trays.

[0015] The above support member may include a rear support member that extends to the rear of the water trays at the same height as the water trays.

[0016] The rear support member may include a pair of rear support members that extend rearward at a distance from each other from the horizontal support member and are slidably accommodated within the guide of the base.

[0017] The above-mentioned water receiving unit may include a first auxiliary water receiving unit that stores residual water and is provided in the space between the pair of rear support members and the horizontal support members.

[0018] The above-mentioned front support may include a second auxiliary water receiver that receives residual water falling from the above-mentioned outlet.

[0019] The above-mentioned water collector may include a water collector groove that accommodates the above-mentioned second auxiliary water collector.

[0020] The second auxiliary water receiver may include a connecting hole communicating with the water receiver. Effects of the invention

[0021] The water purifier of the present invention can be pulled forward from the main body and spread a pair of water trays to the left and right, thereby greatly expanding the available support area and allowing it to support large containers such as pots or rice cookers.

[0022] In addition, by sliding the base unit of the water purifier forward while simultaneously allowing a pair of water trays to spread out to the left and right, the user can conveniently expand or reduce the base area. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0023] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a drawing showing the state in which the water receiving unit in Figure 1 is extended. Figure 3 is a drawing showing the separated state of the water receiving unit of Figure 1. Figure 4 is a drawing showing the separated state of the water receiving unit of Figure 2. Fig. 5 is a top view of the water receiving unit of Fig. 3 disassembled. Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the water receiving unit of Fig. 3 disassembled and viewed from below. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of Figure 3. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of Figure 3. Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the CC line of Figure 3. Figure 10 is a drawing showing a driving unit. FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a water receiving unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 is a drawing showing a water receiving unit with the auxiliary water receiving unit of Figure 11 disassembled. FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a water receiving unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a water receiving unit according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 15 shows the state in which the support area of ​​the water receiving unit of Figure 14 is expanded. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0024] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, identical reference numbers or symbols refer to components that perform substantially the same function, and the size of each component in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. However, the technical concept of the present invention and its core components and operations are not limited only to the components or operations described in the following embodiments. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of known technologies or components related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present invention, such detailed description will be omitted.

[0025] In this document, expressions such as "have," "can have," "include," or "can include" refer to the existence of the relevant feature (e.g., numerical values, functions, actions, or components, etc.) and do not exclude the existence of additional features.

[0026] In this document, expressions such as “A or B,” “at least one of A or / and B,” or “one or more of A or / and B” may include all possible combinations of items listed together. For example, “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” or “at least one of A or B” may refer to cases including (1) at least one A, (2) at least one B, or (3) both at least one A and at least one B.

[0027] In embodiments of the present invention, terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another, and singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0028] In addition, in the embodiments of the present invention, terms such as 'upper', 'lower', 'left', 'right', 'inner', 'outer', 'inner surface', 'outer surface', 'front', and 'rear' are defined based on the drawings, and the shape or position of each component is not limited by this.

[0029] The expression "configured to" as used in this document may be replaced with, depending on the context, for example, "suitable for," "having the capacity to," "designed to," "adapted to," "made to," or "capable of."

[0030] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a water purifier (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the water receiving unit (20) in FIG. 1 in an expanded state.

[0031] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the water purifier (1) includes a main body (10) and a water receiving unit (20) that is movably coupled to the main body (10) and stores falling water.

[0032] The main body (10) is equipped with one or more filters inside to purify water.

[0033] The main body (10) includes first and second taps (11, 12), a control panel (13), and a base mounting part (14), each having first and second outlets (111, 121) for discharging purified water on the front.

[0034] The first and second cocks (11, 12) can each discharge hot and cold water. Of course, the main body (10) may be equipped with only one cock to selectively discharge hot and cold water.

[0035] The first and second cocks (11, 12) may further include an operating lever for opening and closing the water outlet (111, 121). In this case, water can be discharged when the operating lever is pressed and blocked when returned to its original position.

[0036] The control panel (13) may include an operating section (131) for selecting functions and a display section (132) for displaying hot and cold water temperatures.

[0037] The control unit (131) may include a plurality of buttons. The plurality of buttons may include a hot water button for selecting a hot water discharge function, a water purification button for selecting a water purification discharge function, a cold water button for selecting a cold water discharge function, and a button for controlling the expansion or contraction of the water receiving unit (20).

[0038] The display unit (132) can display the status of the water purifier, for example, operation indicator, hot water temperature, cold water temperature, presence or absence of ice, malfunction indicator, etc.

[0039] The base mounting portion (14) is formed at the lower front of the main body portion (10), where the first and second cocks (11, 12) are provided. The base mounting portion (14) can accommodate and mount a base (24 in FIG. 3) described later.

[0040] The water receiving unit (20) can be expanded or contracted depending on the size of the container receiving the water.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 1, when water is received in a small container (2), for example, a cup, the water receiving unit (20) can be used with the first and second water receiving units (21, 22) with the spacing between them reduced, that is, in a folded state.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 2, when water is received in a large container (3), for example, a pot, the water receiving unit (20) can be used with the first and second water receiving units (21, 22) spaced apart from each other, that is, in an unfolded state.

[0043] FIG. 3 shows the disassembled state of the water receiving unit (20) of FIG. 1, FIG. 4 shows the disassembled state of the water receiving unit (20) of FIG. 2, FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of the water receiving unit (20) of FIG. 3 disassembled, FIG. 6 is a bottom perspective view of the water receiving unit (20) of FIG. 3 disassembled, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 3, FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 3, FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 3, and FIG. 10 is a drawing showing the side of the driving unit (25).

[0044] Referring to FIGS. 3 to 6, the water receiving unit (20) includes first and second water receiving plates (21, 22), a water receiving support part (23), a base (24), and a driving part (25). The water receiving plates (21, 22) may be three or more, not limited to two.

[0045] The first and second water receiving vessels (21, 22) can each store water falling from the first and second outlets (111, 121 in FIG. 2) and support a container for receiving water.

[0046] The first and second water catchers (21, 22) may have a folded state and an unfolded state with different spacing from each other.

[0047] The first and second water trays (21, 22) may include first and second cases (211, 221) in the shape of a container with an open top for storing water. The first and second water trays (21, 22) may each include first and second grill members (212, 222) placed on top of the first and second cases (211, 221).

[0048] The first and second cases (211, 221) may be arranged such that one side of each case faces the other with the same shape. One side of each of the first and second cases (211, 221) may be supported by a water receiving support (23) so as to be rotatable by a hinge axis (213, 223).

[0049] As a modified embodiment, the first and second cases (211, 221) can be supported so as to move linearly at equal intervals from each other without rotating according to the driving method of the driving unit (25).

[0050] The first and second grill members (212, 222) have a plurality of slots (2121, 2221) formed therein. The first and second grill members (212, 222) are provided with circular water passage holes (2122, 2222) that are larger than the slots (2121, 2221) at positions corresponding to the first and second outlets (111, 121 in FIG. 1) at the top. Accordingly, water falling from the first and second outlets (111, 121) can fall directly into the first and second cases (211, 221) through the water passage holes (2122, 2222) without hitting the first and second grill members (212, 222).

[0051] The water receiving support part (23) supports the first and second water receiving parts (21, 22) and can be slidably moved in the first direction or the opposite second direction relative to the main body part (10).

[0052] The water catcher support part (23) includes a base plate (231), a support part (232) provided on the upper surface of the base plate (231), a gear cover (233) coupled to the lower surface of the base plate (231) with a predetermined space, and first and second water catcher mounting parts (234, 235).

[0053] The base plate (231) may be made of a substantially square plate. The base plate (231) may include first and second tail sections (2311, 2312) that extend backward in parallel with a gap between them. First and second rear support members (23231, 23232), which will be described later, may be disposed on the upper surfaces of the first and second tail sections (2311, 2312).

[0054] The support portion (232) may include a front support portion (2321), a horizontal support portion (2322), and a rear support portion (2323).

[0055] The front support member (2321) is provided to extend forward and backward from the center of the upper surface of the base plate (231). The front support member (2321) may be formed such that one side of the plate is erected forward and backward from the center of the upper surface of the base plate (231). The front support member (2321) can support the front bottom of the water receiving container when the first and second water receiving plates (21, 22) are spread out so as to be spaced apart from each other.

[0056] The horizontal support member (2322) is provided to extend horizontally relative to the front support member (2321) on the upper surface of the base plate (231). The central portion of the horizontal support member (2322) is integrally connected to the rear end of the front support member (2321). The horizontal support member (2322) may be formed in a shape where one side of the plate material is positioned horizontally on the upper surface of the base plate (231). The horizontal support member (2322) can support the left and right sides of the bottom of the water receiving container when the first and second water receiving plates (21, 22) are unfolded.

[0057] The front support part (2321) and the horizontal support part (2322) can be formed in a 'T' shape.

[0058] The rear support member (2323) may include first and second rear support members (23231, 23232) that extend rearward at a distance from each other from both ends of the horizontal support member (2322). The first and second rear support members (23231, 23232) may be formed such that one side of a plate is erected rearward on the upper surface of the base plate (231).

[0059] The first and second rear supports (23231, 23232) may each include first and second catch portions (23233, 23234) at their rear ends, as shown in FIG. 7. The first and second catch portions (23233, 23234) can prevent the water receiving support portion (23) from completely coming off the base (24) by engaging with the first and second catch portions (2411, 2421) of the first and second guides (241, 242) described later when the first and second rear supports (23231, 23232) slide along the first and second guides (241, 242).

[0060] The rear support portion (2323) can support the rear bottom of the water receiving container, with the upper portion protruding from the main body portion (10) when the first and second water receiving portions (21, 22) are unfolded.

[0061] The first and second rear support members (23231, 23232) can function as rails that slide within the first and second guides (241, 242) of the base (24) described later, together with the first and second tail members (2311, 2312).

[0062] The front support (2321), the horizontal support (2322), and the rear support (2323) can all be made at the same height so as to stably support the bottom of the water receiving container when the first and second water receiving plates (21, 22) are unfolded.

[0063] The gear cover (233) can cover the drive unit (25) provided on the lower surface of the base plate (231).

[0064] The first and second water catcher mounting parts (234, 235) may be formed by a front support part (2321) and a horizontal support part (2322). The first and second water catchers (21, 22) may be rotatably seated on the first and second water catcher mounting parts (234, 235).

[0065] Referring to FIGS. 6 through 9, the base (24) has a square box shape. The base (24) can be inserted into a base mounting part (14 in FIG. 2) provided at the bottom of the main body part (10) as shown in FIG. 2.

[0066] The base (24) is provided with first and second guides (241, 242) extending forward and backward at a certain distance from both side walls (246, 247), and a gear support part (243) on the bottom that supports a rod-shaped first gear (251) to be described later.

[0067] The first and second guides (241, 242) are plate materials, with one side integrally connected to the ceiling (248) and the other side integrally connected to the floor (249). Accordingly, the first and second guides (241, 242) can form first and second gaps (244, 245) extending from the front to the rear. The first and second tail portions (2311, 2312) of the base plate (231) can be inserted into these gaps (244, 245) and slided into them.

[0068] The first and second guides (241, 242) are provided with first and second stoppers (2411, 2421) at the rear upper portion. The first and second stoppers (2411, 2421) can restrict further movement by engaging the first and second stoppers (23233, 23234) of the first and second rear supports (23231, 23232) that slide.

[0069] The gear support portion (243) is extended forward and backward and protrudes so as to be able to fix and support the rod-shaped first gear (251). Of course, the gear support portion (243) can fix and support the rod-shaped first gear (251) using screws, wedges, or adhesive alone or in combination.

[0070] Referring to FIGS. 6, 9, and 10, the drive unit (25) can be mounted on the lower surface of the base plate (231) in a rack and pinion gear structure.

[0071] The driving unit (25) can adjust the mutual spacing between the first and second water catchers (21, 22) by switching between a folded state and an unfolded state in conjunction with the sliding movement of the water catcher support unit (23).

[0072] The driving unit (25) may include first to eighth gears (251 to 258).

[0073] The first gear (251) is rod-shaped and includes a gear portion (2511) on one side and a fixed portion (2512) on the other side. The fixed portion (2512) is fixedly supported by the gear support portion (243) of the base (24), and the gear portion (2511) passes through the gear cover (233) and extends to the lower surface of the base plate (231).

[0074] The second gear (252) is disc-shaped and meshes with the gear portion (2511) of the first gear (251) and is rotatably supported on the lower surface of the base plate (231).

[0075] Referring to FIG. 10, the third gear (253) is supported at the center of the second gear (252) in a cylindrical shape with a smaller diameter than the second gear (252) and can rotate together with the second gear (252).

[0076] The third gear (253) includes an upper gear (2531) provided at the upper center of the second gear (252) and a lower gear (2532) provided at the lower center of the second gear (252).

[0077] The upper gear (2531) can be engaged with the fourth gear (254).

[0078] The lower gear (2532) can be engaged with the sixth gear (256).

[0079] The fourth gear (254) is disc-shaped and meshes with the upper gear (2531) of the third gear (253) and is rotatably supported on the lower surface of the base plate (231).

[0080] The fifth gear (255) is cylindrical in shape with a smaller diameter than the fourth gear (254), meshes with the fourth gear (254), and is supported by the first water catcher (21).

[0081] The sixth gear (256) is disc-shaped and meshes with the lower gear (2532) of the third gear (253) and is rotatably supported on the lower surface of the base plate (231).

[0082] The seventh gear (257) has a cylindrical shape similar to the sixth gear (256), meshes with the sixth gear (256), and is rotatably supported on the lower surface of the base plate (231). The seventh gear (257) has the function of switching the rotation direction in consideration of the second water catcher (22) which rotates in the opposite direction to the first water catcher (21).

[0083] The 8th gear (258) is cylindrical in shape, meshes with the 7th gear (257), and is supported by the 2nd water catcher (22).

[0084] The operation of the drive unit (25) is described below.

[0085] The water receiving support (23) slides in a first direction from the main body (10) either manually by the user or automatically by the rotation of the motor (273 in FIG. 13) of the second driving unit (27). At this time, the circular second gear (252) provided in the water receiving support (23) can be rotated by the rod-shaped first gear (251) fixed to the base (24).

[0086] The rotation of the second gear (252) causes the third gear (253), the fourth gear (254), and the fifth gear (255) to rotate in a sequence, thereby allowing the first water catcher (21) fixed to the fifth gear (255) to rotate in one direction.

[0087] Meanwhile, as the rotation of the second gear (252) causes the third gear (253), sixth gear (256), seventh gear (257) and eighth gear (258) to rotate in a chain, the first water catcher (21) fixed to the eighth gear (258) can rotate in the other direction.

[0088] In this way, the first and second water catchers (21, 22) can have their support area expanded in an unfolded state with a gap between them widened in a folded state by rotating the second to eighth gears (252~258) in conjunction with the first direction slide movement of the water catcher support part (23).

[0089] Conversely, the water receiving support (23) slides in the second direction opposite to the first direction, either manually by the user or automatically by the rotation of the motor (273 in FIG. 13) of the second driving unit (27).

[0090] In this way, the first and second water catchers (21, 22) can have their support area reduced in a folded state with the gap between them narrowed in the unfolded state by rotating the second to eighth gears (252~258) in the opposite direction in conjunction with the second direction sliding movement of the water catcher support part (23).

[0091] As described above, the driving unit (25) can expand or contract the first and second water trays (21, 22) in an unfolded or folded state in conjunction with the operation of withdrawing the water tray support unit (23) from the main body unit (10). In this way, the first and second water trays (21, 22) can stably support a large container (3) together with the support unit (232) in an unfolded state, and can also support a small container (2) in a folded state.

[0092] The drive unit (25) is not limited to a rack and pinion gear structure, and any structure in which the first and second water catchers (21, 22) are spaced apart from each other as the water catcher support (23) slides away from the main body (10) can be applied. For example, the drive unit (25) may use a belt, chain, spring, etc. instead of a gear or in combination.

[0093] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a water receiving unit (20) according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a drawing showing the auxiliary water receiving unit (26) of FIG. 11 disassembled.

[0094] When the water receiving support (23) is withdrawn from the main body (10), the water from the first and second cocks (11, 12) may fall between the withdrawn first and second rear supports (23231, 23232) rather than into the first and second water receiving (21, 22) and leak to the outside.

[0095] Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the water receiving unit (20) may include an auxiliary water receiving unit (26) provided in the space between the horizontal support member (2322) and the first and second rear support members (23231, 23232).

[0096] The auxiliary water receiver (26) includes a third case (261) and a third grill member (262).

[0097] The third grill member (261) has a plurality of slots (2611) and two water passage holes (2612, 2613) formed therein. The two water passage holes (2612, 2613) are located below the first and second cocks (11, 12) so that water falls directly into the third case (262).

[0098] The third case (261) can hold water in the shape of a square container. The third case (261) may have a flange (2621) provided at the top.

[0099] Meanwhile, the first and second rear support members (23231, 23232) may have protrusions (263) on their facing sides.

[0100] Accordingly, the auxiliary water catcher (26) can be detachably mounted by the flange (2621) of the third case (262) and the protrusion (263) of the first and second rear supports (23231, 23232).

[0101] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a water receiving unit (20) according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0102] Referring to FIG. 13, the water receiving unit (20) may further include a second driving unit (27).

[0103] The second drive unit (27) may include a ninth gear (271), a tenth gear (272), and a motor (273).

[0104] The ninth gear (271) may include a fixed part (2711) and a gear part (2712) in a rod shape. The fixed part (2711) is fixedly supported on the base plate (231) of the water receiving support part (23). The gear part (2712) has gear teeth in the extension direction and extends to the rear side of the base (24).

[0105] The 10th gear (272) is cylindrical in shape and meshes with the 9th gear (271), and its center is fixedly supported on the rotation axis of the motor (273).

[0106] The motor (273) has its rotation axis supported at the center of the 10th gear (272). The motor (273) can be operated according to the operation of the expansion or contraction control button of the control panel (13 in FIG. 1).

[0107] As described above, the second drive unit (27) can rotate the 10th gear (272) by the rotation of the motor (273) to move the rod-shaped 9th gear (271) in a linear reciprocating motion, and as a result, the water receiving support unit (23) that fixes and supports the rod-shaped 9th gear (271) can slide. In this way, the user can expand or reduce the support area of ​​the water receiving unit (20) by simply operating a button.

[0108] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a water receiving unit (20) according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 15 shows the state in which the support area of ​​the water receiving unit (20) of FIG. 14 is expanded.

[0109] The main body (10) has a single cock (11). At this time, water falling from the single cock (11) strikes the front support (2321) located in the middle of the first and second water catchers (21, 22). In this way, the water striking the front support (2321) can scatter in all directions and leak out to the outside.

[0110] Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, the front support portion (2321) may include a small auxiliary water catcher (28) at the location where water from the cock (11) falls.

[0111] The auxiliary water receiver (28) is cylindrical in shape and includes a connecting hole (281) that communicates with the first and second water receivers (21, 22). The connecting hole (281) allows water collected in the auxiliary water receiver (28) to flow into the first and second water receivers (21, 22).

[0112] The first and second water catchers (21, 22) include a water catcher groove (281, 282) capable of accommodating the auxiliary water catcher (28) to avoid interference with the auxiliary water catcher (28) when the support area is expanded or reduced.

[0113] As a modified embodiment, the auxiliary water catcher (28) may be provided in either the first or second water catcher (21, 22) instead of the front support portion (2321). For example, if the auxiliary water catcher (28) is provided in the first water catcher (21), the front support portion (2321) and the second water catcher (22) may have water catcher grooves formed to accommodate the auxiliary water catcher (28).

[0114] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. It is understood that various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essence of the invention as claimed in the claims, and such modified embodiments should not be understood individually from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0115] 1: Water purifier 10: Main body 11: First cock 111: First outlet 12: Second Cock 121: Second outlet 13: Control Panel 131: Control Unit 132: Display unit 20: Drainage unit 21: First water catcher 22: Second water collector 23: Gutter support 231: Baseplate 232: Base 233: Gear cover 24: Bass 241,242: 1st and 2nd Guide 25: Drive unit 26, 28: Auxiliary drip tray 27: Second drive unit

Claims

Claim 1 A water purifier comprising: a main body portion having a water outlet provided on one side; and a water receiving unit provided at the lower part of the water outlet, wherein the water receiving unit comprises: a base provided within the main body portion; two or more water receiving plates that support a container and store residual water and are rotatable in a folded state and an unfolded state; a water receiving support portion comprising a front support portion that supports the container and a rear support portion that is withdrawn from the base or inserted into the base, and is capable of sliding movement in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction relative to the main body portion; and a driving unit that controls the two or more water receiving plates to switch between the folded state and the unfolded state in conjunction with the sliding movement of the water receiving support portion, such that in response to the movement of the water receiving support portion in the first direction, the rear support portion is withdrawn from the base and the two or more water receiving plates are unfolded in the unfolded state, and in response to the movement of the water receiving support portion in the second direction, the rear support portion is inserted and received into the base. Claim 2 In claim 1, the base is a water purifier that includes a guide for sliding movement of the water receiving support part. Claim 3 In paragraph 2, the above main body is a water purifier comprising a base mounting part on which the base is mounted. Claim 4 In paragraph 2, the driving unit comprises: a rod-shaped first gear supported on the base and extending to the water receiving support; a circular second gear meshing with the first gear and rotatably provided on the water receiving support; a circular third gear having an upper gear provided at the upper center of the second gear and a lower gear provided at the lower center of the second gear; a circular fourth gear meshing with the upper gear of the third gear and rotatably provided on the water receiving support; a circular fifth gear meshing with the fourth gear and provided on one of the water receivings; a circular sixth gear meshing with the lower gear of the third gear and rotatably provided on the water receiving support; a circular seventh gear meshing with the sixth gear and rotatably provided on the water receiving support; and a circular eighth gear meshing with the seventh gear and provided on the other of the water receivings. Claim 5 A water purifier according to claim 1, wherein the driving unit is a first driving unit, and the water receiving unit further includes a second driving unit that slides the water receiving support unit. Claim 6 In claim 5, the water purifier further comprises: a rod-shaped ninth gear, one end of which is supported by the water receiving support and the other end of which extends into the base; a circular tenth gear that meshes with the ninth gear and is provided on the base; and a motor that rotates the tenth gear. Claim 7 In paragraph 6, the above main body is a water purifier including a button for operating the motor. Claim 8 delete Claim 9 In paragraph 1, the front support member is provided between the water trays at the same height as the water trays. become is a water purifier. Claim 10 In claim 9, the water receiving support further comprises a horizontal support member extending horizontally relative to the front support member at the same height as the water receiving members. Claim 11 In claim 9, the rear support member extends to the rear of the water trays at the same height as the water trays. Claim 12 A water purifier according to claim 10, wherein the rear support member extends rearward at a distance from the horizontal support member and includes a pair of rear support members that are slidably movable within the guide of the base. Claim 13 In claim 12, the above-mentioned water receiving unit is a water purifier comprising a first auxiliary water receiving unit that stores residual water and is provided in the space between the pair of rear support members and the horizontal support member. Claim 14 In claim 9, the above-mentioned front support part is a water purifier comprising a second auxiliary water receiver that receives residual water falling from the above-mentioned outlet. Claim 15 In claim 14, the above-mentioned water tray is a water purifier comprising a water tray groove that accommodates the above-mentioned second auxiliary water tray. Claim 16 In paragraph 14, the above second auxiliary water receiver is a water purifier comprising a connecting hole communicating with the above water receiver.

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