Resin tank assembly and water softening device

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of water softening, and provides a resin tank assembly and a water softening device. The resin tank assembly comprises a shell, a tank body, and a water path member; the shell is arranged in the form of a frame, and an accommodating chamber is formed inside the shell; at least one tank body is arranged in the accommodating chamber side by side, and the tank body is provided with an accommodating cavity and a tank opening in communication with the accommodating cavity; and the water path member is provided with at least one side-by-side communication port corresponding to the tank body, and the at least one communication port is communicated with the corresponding tank opening, so that the water path member is communicated with the at least one tank body. The present application improves the flexibility of the size of the water softening device, so that the width and length of the water softening device can be controlled more conveniently, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the water softening device and achieving the miniaturization design of the water softening device, and thus improving the applicability of the water softening device.

Description

Resin tank assembly and water softener

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 2024203943336, filed on February 29, 2024, entitled “RESIN TANK ASSEMBLY AND WATER SOFTENER” and No. 2024203882169, filed on February 29, 2024, entitled “WATER CHANNEL CONNECTION COMPONENT AND WATER SOFTENER”, both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of soft water, and in particular to a resin tank assembly and a soft water device. Background Art

[0004] In the relevant technical field, household water softening equipment is limited by the fact that the resin tank is usually large in size and the chassis usually adopts a square design. Therefore, there is usually a large amount of wasted space in the four corners of the chassis, which makes the lateral size of the water softener severely limited by the size of the tank.

[0005] In the related art, the aperture of the flow channel connecting to the resin barrel is limited by the inner diameter of the flow channel, and the water distribution flow rate is limited, which affects the water distribution effect in the resin barrel.

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, this application proposes a resin tank assembly that increases the flexibility of the size of a water softener, allows for more convenient control of the width and length of the water softener, improves the space utilization of the water softener, and realizes a miniaturized design of the water softener, thereby improving the applicability of the water softener.

[0008] The present application also proposes a water softening device.

[0009] The present application also provides a water channel connecting component and a water softener to solve the defects of the existing technology such as small water distribution flow rate and difficulty in improving water distribution effect, thereby increasing the water distribution flow rate and improving the water distribution effect.

[0010] According to this application, the resin tank assembly includes:

[0011] A housing is provided in a frame form, and an accommodating chamber is formed inside the housing;

[0012] At least one tank body, at least one of the tank bodies is arranged side by side in the accommodating chamber, and the tank body has an accommodating chamber and a tank opening communicated with the accommodating chamber;

[0013] A water channel component is provided with at least one communication port arranged side by side corresponding to the tank body, and at least one communication port is respectively communicated with the corresponding tank port to connect the water channel component with at least one tank body.

[0014] In some embodiments, the axis center of at least one of the tank bodies is not coplanar with the axis centers of two adjacent tank bodies.

[0015] In some embodiments, the axis of at least one of the tank bodies is arranged side by side in the same plane.

[0016] In some embodiments, the tank body is arranged with equal diameters along its axial direction.

[0017] In some embodiments, the area of ​​the tank mouth is equal to the area of ​​the cross section of the accommodating cavity along the axial direction.

[0018] In some embodiments, a first connecting portion is provided on the outer peripheral side of the tank mouth.

[0019] In some embodiments, a second connecting portion is provided on the inner circumference of the communication port.

[0020] In some embodiments, the tank body and the water channel component are connected and fixed by the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

[0021] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the water channel component is integrally formed with the tank body, and the water channel component is formed at one end of the tank body where the tank mouth is provided.

[0022] In some embodiments, the resin tank assembly further includes a cover.

[0023] In some embodiments, an installation opening is provided at one end of the tank body away from the water channel component.

[0024] In some embodiments, the mounting opening is in communication with the accommodating cavity.

[0025] In some embodiments, the cover is disposed on the installation opening.

[0026] In some embodiments, the cover is snap-fitted to the tank body.

[0027] In some embodiments, the resin tank assembly further includes a snap-fit ​​component.

[0028] In some embodiments, a groove is provided on a side of the cover facing the tank body.

[0029] In some embodiments, the tank body is provided with snap-fits at corresponding positions of the mounting opening and the groove.

[0030] In some embodiments, the clamping member is abutted between the clamping opening and the groove through the clamping opening.

[0031] The present application also proposes a water softening device, which includes a water softening valve and the above-mentioned resin tank assembly, wherein the resin tank assembly includes an outer shell, a tank body and a water channel component, the outer shell is arranged in a frame form, and a accommodating chamber is formed inside the outer shell; at least one of the tank bodies is arranged side by side in the accommodating chamber, and the tank body has a accommodating chamber and a tank mouth connected to the accommodating chamber; the water channel component is provided with at least one side-by-side connecting port corresponding to the tank body, and at least one of the connecting ports is respectively connected to the corresponding tank mouth to connect the water channel component with at least one of the tank bodies.

[0032] The present application proposes a water channel connecting component for use with a resin barrel, comprising:

[0033] The channel portion has a first water channel, and the first water channel has a cut-off opening, which is used to communicate with the resin filling part of the resin barrel, and the opening cross-section of the cut-off opening in the cross-sectional direction of the resin barrel is less than or equal to the overlapping surface of the first water channel and the resin filling part in the cross-section.

[0034] In some embodiments, the number of the cut-off openings is the same as the number of the resin filling parts of the resin barrel, and each of the cut-off openings corresponds one-to-one to each of the resin filling parts.

[0035] In some embodiments, a first connecting port is provided on the first water channel between every two of the cut-off ports.

[0036] In some embodiments, the first connection port is used for inputting or outputting a working fluid.

[0037] In some embodiments, the channel portion further comprises a second waterway channel.

[0038] In some embodiments, the second water channel has a communication port.

[0039] In some embodiments, the communication port is used to communicate with the central tube of the resin barrel.

[0040] In some embodiments, the diameter of the communication port is larger than the diameter of the central tube of the resin barrel.

[0041] In some embodiments, the number of the communication ports is the same as the number of the central tubes, and each communication port corresponds to each central tube one by one.

[0042] In some embodiments, a second connecting port is provided on the second water channel between every two of the communicating ports.

[0043] In some embodiments, the second connection port is used for output of working fluid or input of working fluid.

[0044] In some embodiments, the first waterway channel and the second waterway channel are arranged in parallel.

[0045] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the cut-off opening is larger than the caliber area of ​​the longitudinal cross-section of the first waterway channel.

[0046] The present application also includes a water softener, comprising a resin barrel and any one of the water channel connecting components described above, wherein the water channel connecting component is integrally formed with the resin barrel.

[0047] In some embodiments, the water channel connecting component also includes an installation portion, which is located at one end of the channel portion, fixedly connected to the channel portion, and has an installation port, which is connected to the cut-off port and is used to connect the cut-off port and the resin filling portion.

[0048] In some embodiments, the number of the mounting ports is the same as the number of the resin filling parts of the resin barrel, and each mounting port corresponds to each resin filling part one by one.

[0049] The present application also includes a water softener, comprising a resin barrel and any one of the above-mentioned water channel connecting components, wherein the water channel connecting component is located on one side of the resin barrel in the axial direction;

[0050] Wherein, the water channel connecting component is fixedly connected to the resin barrel;

[0051] Alternatively, the water channel connecting component and the resin barrel are integrally formed.

[0052] The above one or at least one technical solution in the embodiments of the present application has at least one of the following technical effects:

[0053] The present application arranges at least one tank body in parallel and in communication, so that when the same volume of resin is filled, the size of the tank body in one direction is reduced, and the overall arrangement is rectangular, which facilitates the design of the entire machine into a thinner rectangular shape, improves the space utilization of the water softener, realizes the miniaturized design of the water softener, and facilitates the installation of the water softener in narrow spaces with size restrictions such as cabinets, balconies, and bathroom cabinets, thereby improving the applicability of the water softener.

[0054] The present application provides a water channel connecting component, which is provided with a cut-off opening in the first water channel. The cut-off opening is opened along the extension direction of the first water channel, so that the size of the cut-off opening along the extension direction of the first water channel is less than or equal to the size of the part of the first water channel located in the resin barrel. This method avoids the size of the through hole being limited by the diameter size of the water channel, so that even in a smaller water channel, it can have a larger cross-sectional area of ​​the cut-off opening, thereby improving the quality of water distribution through a larger connecting diameter.

[0055] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become obvious from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0056] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or related technologies, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or related technical descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0057] FIG1 is an exploded view of an embodiment of a resin tank assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0058] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the tank body in FIG1 ;

[0059] FIG3 is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the arrangement of the tank body provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0060] FIG4 is a structural diagram of another embodiment of the arrangement of the tank body provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0061] FIG5 is a structural diagram of yet another embodiment of the arrangement of the tank body provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0062] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of a water channel connection component provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0063] FIG7 is a front structural diagram of a waterway connection component provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0064] FIG8 is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a water channel connection component provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0065] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water channel connection component provided by another embodiment of the present application; and

[0066] FIG10 is a second structural diagram of a water channel connection component provided in another embodiment of the present application.

[0067] Reference numerals:

[0068] 100. Resin tank assembly;

[0069] 110, tank body; 111, tank opening; 112, first connecting portion; 113, mounting opening; 114, bayonet;

[0070] 120. Waterway components;

[0071] 130. Cover; 131. Groove;

[0072] 140. Card connector;

[0073] 1009, Channel Department;

[0074] 1109, first waterway channel; 11011, first connecting port; 11021, cut-off port;

[0075] 1209, second waterway channel; 12011, second connecting port; 12021, connecting port;

[0076] 200, resin barrel;

[0077] 300; installation department;

[0078] 310. Installation port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0079] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application more clear, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0080] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0081] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0082] In the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0083] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or at least one embodiment or example. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0084] A water softener utilizes cation exchange resins to remove calcium and magnesium ions from water, reducing the hardness of the raw water and thereby softening it. Water softeners are currently widely used in industrial and energy systems and possess a strong mechanical nature. In homes, the soft water produced by a water softener typically reduces scale buildup in water heating equipment such as water heaters, wall-mounted boilers, and electric water heaters, as well as in bathrooms. It also prevents pipe blockages, reduces heat exchange efficiency degradation in heating equipment, reduces detergent usage, and is more skin-friendly, resulting in softer, more vibrantly colored clothes.

[0085] In the relevant technical field, household water softening equipment is limited by the size of resin tanks, which are usually large in size. Common resin tanks on the market are made of fiberglass wrapped with plastic. Due to the winding molding process, the upper and lower ends need to be designed with a tapered design to ensure strength requirements. At the same time, for strength reasons, a circular cross-section is uniformly adopted. Usually, household water softeners use a single resin tank design with a circular cross-section, and the chassis usually adopts a square design. Therefore, there is usually a large amount of space wasted in the four corners of the chassis, which makes the lateral size of the water softener seriously limited by the size of the tank.

[0086] A water softener is a device used to treat water quality. It is mainly used to remove hardness ions such as calcium and magnesium ions in water, thereby softening the water. Water softeners usually use a resin barrel structure to achieve water quality treatment.

[0087] A water softener works by exchanging ions between hardness ions in the water and special resin particles in the resin tank. As water flows through the tank, the resin particles absorb calcium and magnesium ions and release an equal amount of sodium ions. Over time, the resin particles become saturated and require regeneration.

[0088] During the regeneration process, the softener uses salt water to pass through the resin, washing away the adsorbed calcium and magnesium ions and restoring the resin to a state that can be used again. In this way, the softener can be used repeatedly to continuously soften the water.

[0089] Furthermore, hard water can have a variety of impacts on daily life and household appliances. First, washing performance is reduced because the calcium and magnesium ions in hard water react with detergents to form soap scum, which causes clothes to yellow, pick up dust, and feel unpleasant after washing. Second, hard water can cause scale to accumulate on pipes, water heaters, and other equipment, reducing water flow and pressure, and damaging equipment performance and lifespan. Furthermore, the minerals in hard water are irritating to the skin and hair, potentially causing dryness, itching, and hair problems. Furthermore, scale forms a barrier to heat conduction on heating equipment, reducing energy efficiency and increasing energy consumption and costs. Finally, the high mineral content in hard water can be detrimental to the health of some people and poses a potential risk of excessive metal ion levels. Therefore, people use water softeners to treat their water in daily life. Using a water softener can effectively remove minerals from hard water, improve water quality, and enhance quality of life. Water softeners typically use an ion exchange process to remove calcium and magnesium ions from water, converting hard water into soft water.

[0090] Among them, water softeners usually use resin for treatment. This resin is a high molecular substance with a special structure and a positive charge on its surface. When hard water passes through the ion exchange resin column, the calcium and magnesium ions in it will be adsorbed with the positive charge on the surface of the resin, replacing the original sodium ions on the resin. During the exchange process, the contact effect between the raw water and the resin will directly affect the softening effect. How to improve the raw water distribution effect will directly affect the final softening efficiency and softening quality. In related technologies, based on the complex flow channel structure, the opening of the part connecting with the resin pipe is subject to the layout design, and the opening size is limited, resulting in limited water distribution effect. The present application also proposes a resin tank assembly and a water softening device.

[0091] In an embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, the resin tank assembly 100 includes an outer shell, a tank body 110 and a water path component 120. The outer shell is arranged in a frame form, and a accommodating chamber is formed inside the outer shell; at least one tank body 110 is arranged side by side in the accommodating chamber, and the tank body 110 has a accommodating chamber and a tank mouth 111 connected to the accommodating chamber; the water path component 120 is provided with at least one side-by-side connecting port corresponding to the tank body 110, and at least one connecting port is respectively connected to the corresponding tank mouth 111 to connect the water path component 120 with at least one tank body 110.

[0092] It should be noted that the housing can be the shell of a water softener, or it can be a housing or base for securing and accommodating the tank body 110. The housing has a generally rectangular frame structure, which improves the stability and durability of the entire assembly. The housing has a chamber within it for mounting the tank body 110 and other components.

[0093] Tank body 110 is generally hollow and cylindrical, with a housing cavity formed within. The housing cavity is the primary component of resin tank assembly 100 and is used to store resin. Depending on application requirements, the housing cavity can have various shapes and sizes to accommodate varying resin volumes and performance requirements, and is not specifically limited herein.

[0094] The resin tank assembly 100 includes at least one tank body 110 arranged side by side, with the tank bodies 110 arranged parallel to one another. As will be appreciated, since the outer shell is typically rectangular, the arrangement of at least one tank body 110 can reduce the diameter of the tank body 110 compared to a single tank body 110 while maintaining the same resin capacity. This reduces the width of the outer shell, facilitating installation of the water softener in narrow, dimensionally constrained spaces such as kitchen cabinets, balconies, and bathroom cabinets, thereby improving the device's applicability. Furthermore, to facilitate installation, the mounting openings 113 of the tank bodies 110 are aligned and face the same side, ensuring a neat arrangement of the tank bodies and further reducing installation space.

[0095] The tank body 110 may also be integrally formed with the water channel component 120 or the pump body. Specifically, the water channel component 120 or the pump body is provided on a side of the tank body 110 away from the installation opening 113 .

[0096] In other embodiments, the tank body 110 and the water channel member 120 or pump body are separately provided. A tank opening 111 is provided on one end surface of the tank body 110. This opening 111 is used to allow and control the flow of fluid into and out of the containment chamber. The size and shape of the opening 111 can be adjusted according to actual needs to optimize the flow properties of the resin. Furthermore, a communication port is provided on the water channel member 120 or pump body that communicates with the opening 111, thereby achieving water communication between the tank body and the water channel member 120 or pump body.

[0097] The water channel member 120 is provided with a communication port so that water can be conducted and distributed through the water channel member 120. In this application, the communication port is used to connect to the tank opening 111 of the tank body 110. The shape and size of the communication port should match the tank opening 111 to ensure a tight connection between the two.

[0098] The present application arranges at least one tank body 110 in parallel and in communication, so that when the same volume of resin is filled, the size of the tank body 110 in one direction is reduced, and the tank body 110 is arranged in a rectangular shape as a whole, which facilitates the design of a thinner rectangular parallelepiped, improves the space utilization of the water softener, realizes the miniaturized design of the water softener, and facilitates the installation of the water softener in narrow spaces with size restrictions such as cabinets, balconies, and bathroom cabinets, thereby improving the applicability of the water softener.

[0099] Referring to Figure 4, according to one embodiment of the present application, the axis of at least one tank body 110 is not coplanar with the axis of two adjacent tank bodies 110. It will be appreciated that in some cases where the length of a housing is limited but the width can be appropriately adjusted, this embodiment can reduce the length of the tank bodies 110 that can be arranged side by side by staggering the two adjacent tank bodies 110 in the longitudinal direction. This allows the arrangement of at least one tank body 110 side by side to improve the flexibility of the resin tank arrangement relative to the arrangement of a single tank body 110. Thus, by arranging the axis of the tank body 110 not coplanar with the axis of the two adjacent tank bodies 110, better space utilization can be achieved, allowing the water softener to adapt to different layout environments as much as possible while maintaining functionality, thereby improving the applicability of the water softener.

[0100] In some embodiments, at least one tank body 110 is arranged side by side in the same plane. Referring to FIG. 5 , the axis 110 of at least one tank body is arranged side by side along the length direction. This increases the length of the housing while reducing its width, allowing the water softener to adapt to relatively narrow and long installation environments. Furthermore, the design of the tank bodies 110 arranged side by side in the same plane allows for a miniaturized design of the water softener, improving its space utilization and stability, while simplifying the production and installation process, reducing costs, and improving efficiency.

[0101] Referring to Figures 1 and 2 , according to one embodiment of the present application, the tank body 110 is arranged with equal diameters along its axial direction. It will be appreciated that by arranging the tank body 110 as a whole with equal diameters along its axial direction, this embodiment increases the proportion of the tank body 110 to the surrounding area of ​​the accommodating chamber, thereby improving the arrangement proportion of the tank body 110 within the accommodating chamber. Furthermore, while maintaining the same resin capacity, the axial length of the tank body 110 can be reduced, facilitating a miniaturized design of the water softener.

[0102] Furthermore, in other embodiments, the area of ​​the tank opening 111 is equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the accommodating cavity along the axial direction. Referring to Figure 2 , the area of ​​the tank opening 111 is equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the accommodating cavity along the axial direction. This allows the tank body 110 to be flush with the surrounding accommodating cavity at the constricted end, increasing the tank body 110's proportion of the accommodating cavity. This also facilitates the placement of other components, such as a water distributor, within the tank body 110, improving assembly efficiency.

[0103] 2 , according to one embodiment of the present application, a first connection portion 112 is provided on the outer circumference of the tank mouth 111, and a second connection portion is provided on the inner circumference of the communication port, and the tank body 110 and the water channel component 120 are connected and fixed by the first connection portion 112 and the second connection portion. It can be understood that the first connection portion 112 and the second connection portion can be threaded or snap-fit, etc. This embodiment is described with the first connection portion 112 and the second connection portion being threadedly connected. Other embodiments can refer to this embodiment for implementation, and are not specifically limited here. The first connection portion 112 is provided with an external thread, and the second connection portion is provided with an internal thread. The water channel component 120 can be firmly connected to the tank body 110 through the threaded connection between the first connection portion 112 and the second connection portion. This connection method can provide better stability and reliability, ensuring that the water channel component 120 will not loosen or fall off during use.

[0104] 1 , according to one embodiment of the present application, at least a portion of the water channel member 120 is integrally formed with the tank body 110, and the water channel member 120 is formed at one end of the tank body 110 where the tank opening 111 is provided. It will be appreciated that integrally forming a portion of the water channel member 120 with the water channel member 120 can reduce the number of assembly structures between the water channel member 120 and the tank body 110, reduce the space occupied by the assembly structure in the accommodating chamber, further improve the utilization rate of the accommodating chamber, and facilitate the miniaturization of the resin tank assembly 100. Furthermore, the integral formation of a portion of the water channel member 120 with the tank body 110 can simplify the assembly process and improve assembly efficiency.

[0105] 1 , according to one embodiment of the present application, the resin tank assembly 100 further includes a cover 130. An installation opening 113 is provided at one end of the tank body 110 away from the water channel member 120. The installation opening 113 is communicated with the accommodating cavity. The cover 130 covers the installation opening 113 and is engaged with the tank body 110. It is understood that, when the water channel member 120 and the tank body 110 are integrally formed, in order to facilitate installation of the water distributor within the accommodating cavity of the tank body 110, an installation opening 113 is provided at the end away from the tank body 110 and the water channel member 120. At the same time, the cover 130 is also provided. The cover 130 is engaged with the tank body 110 to block the installation opening 113.

[0106] 1 , according to one embodiment of the present application, the resin tank assembly 100 further includes a snap-fit ​​member 140. A groove 131 is provided on the side of the cover 130 facing the tank body 110. The tank body 110 is provided with a bayonet 114 at a position corresponding to the mounting opening 113 and the groove 131. The snap-fit ​​member 140 abuts between the bayonet 114 and the groove 131 through the bayonet 114. It is understood that the bayonet 114 is provided around the mounting opening 113 of the tank body 110, and a corresponding bayonet groove is provided on the circumference of the cover 130. In this way, when the cover 130 is placed on the tank body 110, the bayonet 114 and the bayonet groove are correspondingly provided, and can be engaged and limited by the snap-fit ​​member 140 inserted therein. At least one bayonet 114 can be set along the corresponding position of the card slot, and the corresponding first clamping member 140 can also be set to at least one. The bayonet 114 can extend along the circumference of the card slot, so that the clamping part of the clamping member 140 can also extend along the circumference of the card slot, thereby increasing the clamping area of ​​the clamping member 140 between the tank body 110 and the cover body 130, so that the connection strength between the tank body 110 and the cover body 130 will be more firm and not easy to loosen or separate.

[0107] The present application also proposes a water softening device, which includes the above-mentioned resin tank assembly 100. The specific structure of the resin tank assembly 100 refers to the above-mentioned embodiment. Since the present water softening device adopts all the technical solutions of all the above-mentioned embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above-mentioned embodiments, which will not be described one by one here.

[0108] In response to the problems existing in the related art, as shown in Figures 6 and 8, the present application also provides a water channel connecting component. The water channel connecting component is used to cooperate with the resin barrel 200, and specifically includes a channel portion 1009, a first water channel 1109 is provided in the channel portion 1009, and a cut-off opening 11021 is provided on the first water channel 1109. The cut-off opening 11021 is used to communicate with the resin filling portion of the resin barrel 200, and the opening cross-section of the cut-off opening 11021 in the cross-sectional direction of the resin barrel 200 is less than or equal to the overlapping surface of the first water channel 1109 and the resin filling portion in the cross-section. The water channel can realize the basic function of the water softener by being connected with the resin barrel 200, that is, raw water can enter the resin barrel 200 through the first water channel 1109 and flow forward to realize the softening function, and the brine can also return to the valve body through the first water channel 1109 to realize functions such as reverse flow. In this embodiment, the cut-off opening 11021 is opened along the extension direction of the first water channel 1109, and as long as the opened opening does not exceed the corresponding range of the resin barrel 200, the size of the cut-off opening 11021 can be unrestricted, and the raw water is distributed through the cut-off opening 11021 without being affected by the opening size.

[0109] It is understood that in this embodiment, the partial entity forming the first water channel 1109 spans above the resin barrel 200, which makes the first water channel 1109 and the resin barrel 200 have an intersecting plane in the horizontal direction, and the intersecting plane is the above-mentioned cross-section. That is, the partial entity structure of the first water channel 1109 is located inside the resin barrel 200, and the outer portion of the resin barrel 200 is the resin filling portion filled with resin particles. The cut-off opening 11021 can open an opening of any size on the entity portion located inside the resin barrel 200, so that it is not restricted by the inner diameter of the first water channel 1109. Even on the first water channel 1109 with a smaller inner diameter, a larger cut-off opening 11021 size can be opened along its own extension direction, thereby achieving a high-quality water distribution effect.

[0110] Specifically, in this embodiment, since part of the wall forming the first water channel 1109 spans above the resin barrel 200, and a cut-off opening 11021 is opened on the wall above the resin barrel 200, the part of the wall facing the resin barrel 200 can be a notch structure. At this time, the size of the cut-off opening 11021 is equal to the overlapping part of the wall and the resin filling part in the resin barrel 200, which increases the contact area between the cut-off opening 11021 and the resin filling part of the resin barrel 200, thereby improving the water distribution effect of the raw water entering the resin barrel 200 through the cut-off opening 11021, enabling the water body to fully contact the resin, thereby improving the softening efficiency and softening quality of the water body.

[0111] It should be noted that the resin barrel 200 in each embodiment described in this application can adopt a conventional resin barrel 200 structure, that is, it has a barrel body structure for filling resin particles, and also has an independent central tube in the barrel body. The resin filling part is located in the outer part of the central tube, and the water channel realizes softening and other functions by contacting the resin particles in the resin barrel 200.

[0112] It can be understood that the size of the cut-off port 11021 can be specifically designed according to the surface interface between the resin filling portion in the resin tube and the first water channel 1109, so that the overall performance is stable, it can have a better water distribution effect and quality, and can provide a stable water flow rate.

[0113] According to one embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 6 , the cross-sectional area of ​​the cutout 11021 is larger than the diameter of the longitudinal cross-section of the first water channel 1109. The water distribution efficiency between the water channel and the resin barrel 200 is directly affected by the cross-sectional area of ​​the cutout 11021. Increasing the size and area of ​​the cutout 11021 can improve the water distribution efficiency. However, in related art, due to factors such as the limited connection between the water channel and the resin barrel 200 and the connection surface, it is difficult to make the hole larger than the inner diameter of the water channel. This limits the improvement of the water distribution efficiency and affects the water delivery performance. In this embodiment, the cut-off opening 11021 is opened along the extension direction of the first water channel 1109, and part of the structure of the first water channel 1109 is located in the resin barrel 200, which can increase the diameter of the cut-off opening 11021 and make the area of ​​the diameter larger than the area of ​​the longitudinal section of the first water channel 1109, so that the size of the cut-off opening 11021 is not restricted, the water delivery performance is improved, and the overall water distribution effect is avoided from being affected by the small diameter.

[0114] It can be understood that the resin barrel 200 is usually a cylindrical structure, the resin is usually filled in the outer circular part of the barrel body, and the resin filling part as a whole is a circular columnar structure, which means that when the barrel diameter of the resin barrel 200 is determined, the amount of resin in the resin barrel 200 can also be determined, so that the diameter area of ​​the cut-off port 11021 can be adjusted to match the amount of resin to ensure the overall water distribution effect.

[0115] In specific applications, the channel portion 1009 can be made of plastic, hard plastic, or other materials, or in other specific applications, the channel portion 1009 can also be made of metal. The first waterway channel 1109 can be integrally formed with the channel portion 1009.

[0116] According to one embodiment of the present application, the number of cut-offs 11021 is the same as the number of resin filling parts of the resin barrel 200, and each cut-off port 11021 corresponds one-to-one to each resin filling part. When distributing water, it is necessary to make the input water body contact with the resin filling part. In order to improve the efficiency of water treatment, this embodiment provides multiple resin barrels 200, and multiple resin barrels 200 all have resin filling parts. When connected, multiple cut-off ports 11021 are provided on the first water channel 1109, so that the water body can contact the corresponding resin filling part respectively through each cut-off port 11021, thereby achieving the water input and being able to be processed by multiple resin barrels 200 at the same time, thereby improving the treatment efficiency.

[0117] In a specific application, there can be one or more resin barrels 200. When there is only one resin barrel 200, the entire structure is a single resin barrel 200, that is, a cutoff opening 11021 is provided on the first water channel 1109. This cutoff opening 11021 communicates with the resin filling portion in the resin barrel 200, so that water can be distributed into the resin barrel 200 through the cutoff opening 11021. In some embodiments, there can be multiple resin filling portions, and each resin filling portion has a corresponding cutoff opening 11021 on the first water channel 1109 to achieve water distribution to each resin filling portion.

[0118] It is understood that in some embodiments, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, an installation port 310 can be provided below the first water channel 1109. The installation port 310 is used to install the resin barrel 200. This allows the cut-off port 11021 in the first water channel 1109 to communicate with the installation port 310, allowing water to enter the resin barrel 200 through the installation port 310 and contact the resin-filled portion in the resin barrel 200. In some embodiments, the installation port 310 can also be integrally formed with the resin barrel 200, that is, the installation port 310 serves as a molded portion connecting the resin barrel 200 to the channel portion 1009, avoiding the assembly of the resin barrel 200, simplifying the assembly process, and improving the overall structural stability.

[0119] In a specific embodiment, as shown in Figure 10, a mounting portion is provided at one end of the channel portion 1009, and the mounting portion is fixedly connected to the channel portion 1009. A mounting port 310 for installing the resin barrel 200 is provided in the mounting portion, and the mounting port 310 is connected to the cut-off port 11021, and is used to connect the cut-off port 11021 and the resin filling portion. It is understandable that the resin barrel 200 needs to be used for water treatment, and the resin barrel 200 has a resin filling portion filled with resin particles, which makes the resin barrel 200 have a certain mass, which requires the resin barrel 200 to have a relatively stable connection structure. In this embodiment, a mounting portion is provided on the lower end surface of the channel portion 1009, so that the mounting portion is located as a whole at the lower end of the channel portion 1009, and a mounting port 310 is provided on the mounting portion, and the connection of the resin barrel 200 is achieved through the mounting port 310, which can improve the stability of the connection of the resin barrel 200. The top of the resin barrel 200 is set as an opening, which makes it possible for the mounting port 310 to be connected to the resin barrel 200 when the resin barrel 200 is connected to the mounting port 310, so that the water entering the mounting port 310 can enter the resin barrel 200.

[0120] In specific applications, the resin barrel 200 and the mounting opening 310 can be connected by a snap-fit ​​connection or a threaded connection. For example, when the connection is threaded, an external thread is provided on the outer periphery of the barrel opening of the resin barrel 200, and an internal thread is provided on the inner wall of the mounting opening 310. The two are connected and sealed by the thread. At this time, the barrel opening of the resin barrel 200 is located below the first water channel 1109, and water can directly enter the resin barrel 200 through the cut-off opening 11021 on the first water channel 1109 to achieve water distribution.

[0121] It is understood that in this embodiment, the channel portion 1009 is connected to the mounting portion. At this time, the first water channel 1109 in the channel portion 1009 does not directly contact the resin barrel 200. A portion of the first water channel 1109 is projected into the resin barrel 200, and a cut-off opening 11021 of any size can be opened on this portion. In some embodiments, the first water channel 1109 is directly connected to the mounting opening 310, and the resin barrel 200 is installed in the mounting opening 310. The resin barrel 200 and the mounting opening 310 are sealed. This makes the diameter difference between the resin barrel 200 and the mounting opening 310 smaller. Therefore, the first water channel 1109 can also be opened with any diameter size in the portion that overlaps with the inner diameter of the mounting opening 310. That is, in this embodiment, the size of the cut-off opening 11021 is less than or equal to the size of the portion where the first water channel 1109 overlaps with the mounting opening 310.

[0122] In specific applications, the mounting portion can be made of materials such as engineering plastics, hard plastics, etc., or, in other specific applications, the mounting portion can also be made of metal. The mounting opening 310 and the mounting portion can be made in one piece.

[0123] In specific embodiments, the mounting portion and the channel portion 1009 can be made of the same material. In other embodiments, the mounting portion and the channel portion 1009 can be made of different materials. The mounting portion and the channel portion 1009 can be integrally formed. In some embodiments, the channel portion 1009 and the mounting portion can be connected using a fixed connection method such as welding. For example, when integrally formed, portions of the channel portion 1009 and the mounting portion are shared, and the entire channel portion 1009 is located at the top cross-section of the mounting opening 310. This allows the water channel within the channel portion 1009 to facilitate water distribution through the mounting opening 310.

[0124] According to one embodiment of the present application, the number of mounting ports 310 is the same as the number of resin filling portions of the resin barrel 200, and each mounting port 310 corresponds to each resin filling portion. The mounting port 310 is used to mount the resin barrel 200. When it is necessary to improve the water quality treatment performance, this can be achieved by providing multiple resin barrels 200. In this embodiment, when there are multiple resin barrels 200, they are connected through multiple mounting ports 310. In this way, the various cut-off ports 11021 connected to the mounting ports 310 can be connected, and multiple resin barrels 200 can be processed simultaneously, thereby improving the processing efficiency.

[0125] In a specific configuration, the installation openings 310 can be arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the water channel, so that the water channel can communicate with each installation opening 310, thereby meeting the requirement that each cut-off opening 11021 is connected to the resin filling portion through the installation opening 310. This configuration is also simple in structure and easy to manufacture.

[0126] According to one embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figures 6 and 9, a first connection port 11011 is provided on the first water channel 1109 between each two cutoff ports 11021. The first connection port 11011 is used for inputting or outputting a working medium. Since the cutoff ports 11021 are opened along the extension direction of the water channel, water hardly crosses the cutoff ports 11021. In this embodiment, when there are multiple cutoff ports 11021, the first connection port 11011 is provided between two cutoff ports 11021. This allows the input water to enter the resin tank through the cutoff ports 11021 on both sides. Similarly, during output, the water working medium on both sides of the first connection port 11011 can be gathered at the first connection port 11011 through the cutoff ports 11021, thereby achieving input and output of water.

[0127] It is understood that the connection between the two cutoff openings 11021 and the first connection opening 11011 can achieve better distribution of the incoming water medium, allowing the water medium to flow from the first connection opening 11011 to the cutoff openings 11021 and achieve water distribution. Similarly, when the water softener is backwashing and regenerating, the water medium in the resin barrel 200 can be gathered from the cutoff openings 11021 on both sides toward the first connection opening 11011 and discharged from the first connection opening 11011, achieving water converging.

[0128] It can be understood that in the softening state, the first water channel 1109 receives raw water, which enters the resin barrel 200 through the cutoff port 11021 for water distribution. The raw water removes calcium and magnesium ions in the water through contact with the resin, undergoing displacement. The raw water then flows upward from the bottom of the central tube in the resin barrel 200 and is output through another water channel, thereby completing the softening of the water. It can be seen that during the softening process, the soft water can achieve good water distribution through the cutoff port 11021. In the backwash regeneration state, salt water is input from the top of the central tube through another water channel and output from the bottom of the central tube. The salt water can then remove the calcium and magnesium ions adsorbed on the resin and re-adsorb sodium ions, thereby achieving resin regeneration. The regenerated water working medium is output from the first water channel 1109 through the cutoff port 11021. In this way, the softening and regeneration water flow is achieved.

[0129] In one embodiment of the present application, a second water channel 1209 is further defined within the channel portion 1009. A communication port 12021 is defined within the second water channel 1209. Communication port 12021 is configured to communicate with the central tube of the resin barrel 200. The diameter of communication port 12021 is larger than the diameter of the central tube of the resin barrel 200. Both the second water channel 1209 and the first water channel 1109 are configured to facilitate water flow. During softening and backwash regeneration, water flows through the central tube. The size of communication port 12021 must not affect the overall water flow capacity. In this embodiment, the size of communication port 12021 is limited to be larger than the diameter of the central tube. This ensures that communication port 12021 does not affect the overall water flow capacity, resulting in more stable overall performance.

[0130] In specific applications, as shown in Figure 8, the size of the cutoff port 11021 is larger than the size of the connecting port 12021. The cutoff port 11021 is used for water distribution and the discharge of the water medium after regeneration. During water distribution, since the raw water needs to fully contact the filled resin, the water body is subjected to greater resistance. By limiting the size of the cutoff port 11021 to be larger than the size of the connecting port 12021, the overall water channel water conveyance capacity is not restricted by the cutoff port 11021, thereby improving the stability of the overall water conveyance capacity. Similarly, during regeneration, the water body also needs to enter the first water channel 1109 through the cutoff port 11021 and then be discharged. The size limitation of the cutoff port 11021 can also improve the stability of the overall water conveyance capacity.

[0131] In one embodiment of the present application, the number of communication ports 12021 is the same as the number of the central tubes, and each communication port 12021 corresponds to each central tube. When softening and regenerating water, it is necessary to pass the water through the central tube to achieve output or contact with the resin. In order to improve the efficiency of water treatment, this embodiment provides multiple resin barrels 200, each of which has a central tube. When connected, multiple communication ports 12021 are provided on the second water channel 1209, so that the water can be connected to the corresponding central tube through each communication port 12021, thereby achieving multiple water channel inputs and being processed by multiple resin barrels 200 at the same time, thereby improving the treatment efficiency.

[0132] In some specific embodiments, a second connection port 12011 is provided on the second water channel 1209 between every two communication ports 12021. This second connection port 12011 is used for outputting or inputting a working fluid. When the water is softened or regenerated, water flows within the second water channel 1209. To simplify the input and output of water, in this embodiment, second connection ports 12011 are provided on the second water channel 1209 to achieve convergence or dispersion of the water. This reduces the number of ports when multiple communication ports 12021 are provided, thereby simplifying the overall structure.

[0133] During water softening, raw water rises from the central tube and enters the second waterway channel 1209 through connecting port 12021. If multiple connecting ports 12021 are present, the water will converge at second connecting port 12011 and be discharged, achieving waterway convergence. During regeneration, salt water is input through second connecting port 12011. If multiple connecting ports 12021 are present, the water will disperse to each connecting port 12021 and enter each central tube, achieving waterway dispersion.

[0134] In a specific configuration, first water channel 1109 is connected to an outgoing passage extending toward the center of resin vat 200. A communication port 12021 is provided at the bottom of the outgoing passage. Communication port 12021 communicates with a central pipe at the center of resin vat 200 to achieve water circulation. It will be appreciated that placing the central pipe at the center allows the water to be more evenly dispersed or converged through the central pipe, ensuring uniform contact between the water and the resin during regeneration.

[0135] In some specific embodiments, the first water channel 1109 and the second water channel 1209 are arranged in parallel. During the softening and regeneration process, water needs to flow through the first water channel 1109 and the second water channel 1209. The parallel arrangement makes the overall structure more regular, reducing the difficulty and manufacturing cost.

[0136] The following is described through specific embodiments, which can be referenced and corresponded to the various embodiments of the water channel connecting component mentioned above.

[0137] An embodiment of the present application provides a water softener, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, including a resin barrel 200 and a water channel connecting component provided in any of the above embodiments, the water channel connecting component is located on one side of the resin barrel 200 in the axial direction, and the resin barrel 200 and the water channel connecting component are integrally formed.

[0138] In this embodiment, because the resin barrel 200 is integrally formed with the entire water channel connection component, the mounting portion is the barrel opening of the resin barrel 200, and the mounting opening 310 is the portion where the resin barrel 200 connects to the channel portion 1009. The resin barrel 200 is integrally formed with the channel portion 1009. This configuration eliminates the preparation and assembly steps of the resin barrel 200 and eliminates the need for assembly and connection between the resin barrel 200 and the mounting portion, resulting in fewer overall assembly parts and improved overall structural stability.

[0139] Another embodiment of the present application also provides a water softener, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, including a resin barrel 200 and a water channel connecting component provided in any of the above embodiments, the water channel connecting component is located on one side of the axial direction of the resin barrel 200 and is fixedly connected to the resin barrel 200.

[0140] In this embodiment, the mounting portion and the resin barrel 200 are provided separately, that is, the mounting portion and the channel portion 1009 are integrally formed, and an independent mounting port 310 is provided on the mounting portion. Each mounting port 310 is connected to the resin barrel 200, and the resin barrel 200 is detachably connected to the mounting portion by a threaded connection or other connection method. This method can adapt to the specifications of conventional resin barrels 200, making it have good applicability.

[0141] Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that in each embodiment, a cut-off port 11021 is provided in the first water channel 1109, and communication with the installation port 310 is achieved through the cut-off port 11021. The cut-off port 11021 is opened along the extension direction of the channel, so that the size of the cut-off port 11021 can be larger than the inner diameter of the water channel, so that even in a smaller water channel, it can have a larger connecting port 12021 diameter, thereby improving the quality of water distribution through the larger connecting port 12021 diameter.

[0142] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are intended only to illustrate the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present application do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present application and are intended to be encompassed by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A resin tank assembly comprising: A housing is provided in a frame form, and an accommodating chamber is formed inside the housing; At least one tank body, at least one of the tank bodies is arranged side by side in the accommodating chamber, and the tank body has an accommodating chamber and a tank opening communicated with the accommodating chamber; A water channel component is provided with at least one communication port arranged side by side corresponding to the tank body, and at least one communication port is respectively communicated with the corresponding tank port to connect the water channel component with at least one tank body.

2. The resin tank assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The axis center of at least one of the tank bodies is not coplanar with the axis centers of two adjacent tank bodies.

3. The resin tank assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The axis of at least one of the tank bodies is arranged side by side in the same plane.

4. The resin tank assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The tank body is arranged with equal diameters along its axial direction.

5. The resin tank assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The area of ​​the tank mouth is equal to the area of ​​the cross section of the accommodating cavity along the axial direction.

6. The resin tank assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: A first connection portion is provided on the outer circumference of the tank opening, a second connection portion is provided on the inner circumference of the communication port, and the tank body and the water channel member are connected and fixed via the first connection portion and the second connection portion.

7. The resin tank assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: At least a portion of the water channel component is integrally formed with the tank body, and the water channel component is formed at one end of the tank body where the tank opening is provided.

8. The resin tank assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The resin tank assembly further includes a cover. An installation opening is provided at one end of the tank body away from the water channel component. The installation opening is communicated with the accommodating cavity. The cover is arranged to cover the installation opening and is engaged with the tank body.

9. The resin tank assembly according to claim 8, wherein: The resin tank assembly also includes a snap-fit ​​component. The cover is provided with a groove on one side facing the tank body. The tank body is provided with a snap-fit ​​at positions corresponding to the mounting opening and the groove. The snap-fit ​​component is abutted between the snap-fit ​​and the groove through the snap-fit.

10. A water softening device comprising a water softening valve and the resin tank assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. A water channel connecting component for use with a resin barrel, comprising: The channel portion has a first water channel, and the first water channel has a cut-off opening, which is used to communicate with the resin filling part of the resin barrel, and the opening cross-section of the cut-off opening in the cross-sectional direction of the resin barrel is less than or equal to the overlapping surface of the first water channel and the resin filling part in the cross-section.

12. The waterway connecting component according to claim 11, wherein: The number of the cut-off openings is the same as the number of the resin filling parts of the resin barrel, and each of the cut-off openings corresponds to each of the resin filling parts.

13. The waterway connecting component according to claim 12, wherein: A first connecting port is provided on the first water channel between every two of the cut-off ports, and the first connecting port is used for inputting or outputting a working medium.

14. The waterway connecting component according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein: The channel portion further includes a second water channel, and the second water channel includes a communication port, the communication port being used to communicate with the central tube of the resin barrel, and the diameter of the communication port is larger than the diameter of the central tube of the resin barrel.

15. The waterway connecting component according to claim 14, wherein: The number of the communication ports is the same as the number of the central tubes, and each communication port corresponds to each central tube one by one.

16. The waterway connecting component according to claim 15, wherein: A second connecting port is provided on the second water channel between every two of the communication ports, and the second connecting port is used for outputting or inputting the working fluid.

17. The waterway connecting component according to any one of claims 14 to 16, wherein: The first waterway channel and the second waterway channel are arranged in parallel.

18. The waterway connecting component according to any one of claims 11 to 17, wherein: The cross-sectional area of ​​the cut-off opening is larger than the diameter area of ​​the longitudinal cross-section of the first waterway channel.

19. The water channel connecting component according to any one of claims 11 to 18 further includes a mounting portion, wherein the mounting portion is located at one end of the channel portion, is fixedly connected to the channel portion, and has a mounting port, wherein the mounting port is connected to the cut-off port and is used to connect the cut-off port and the resin filling portion.

20. The waterway connecting component according to claim 19, wherein: The number of the mounting ports is the same as the number of the resin filling parts of the resin barrel, and each mounting port corresponds to each resin filling part one by one.

21. A water softener, comprising: Resin barrel; The water channel connecting component according to any one of claims 11 to 20, wherein the water channel connecting component is located on one side of the resin barrel in the axial direction; Wherein, the water channel connecting component is integrally formed with the resin barrel; Alternatively, the water channel connecting component is fixedly connected to the resin barrel.

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