Water softener valve system, and water softener

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of water treatment devices, and provides a water softener valve system, and a water softener. The valve system comprises a control valve, an adapter assembly and a flow channel assembly; the control valve is used for controlling water path switching; the adapter assembly is connected to the control valve; the flow channel assembly is provided with a mounting opening used for mounting a resin tank, and the flow channel assembly is connected to the adapter assembly, so as to control a flow direction of a water path in the resin tank. The present application, by means of independently arranging a control valve, an adapter assembly and a flow channel assembly, simplifies the overall structure of a water path component part, reducing the preparation difficulty of the water path component part. Furthermore, by means of independent connection of each part, the overall structure can be simplified, and the space occupied by the overall structure can be reduced.

Description

Water softener valve system and water softener

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 2024203881931, filed on February 29, 2024, entitled “Valve system for water softener and water softener”, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of water treatment equipment, and in particular to a valve system of a water softener and a water softener. Background Art

[0004] In the related art, the overall structure of the valve system is complex, the layout optimization between the various components is difficult, the overall space occupied is large, which is not conducive to the terminal assembly of the valve system and increases transportation and maintenance costs.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present application provides a valve system for a water softener and a water softener, which are used to solve the defects of the valve system in the prior art, such as the difficulty in manufacturing the valve body and the large space occupied by the overall structure, to simplify the valve system and reduce the difficulty in manufacturing the multi-way valve body.

[0007] The present application provides a valve system for a water softener, comprising:

[0008] Control valve, used to control water channel switching;

[0009] A transfer assembly connected to the control valve;

[0010] The flow channel assembly has a mounting port for mounting the resin tank. The flow channel assembly is connected to the adapter assembly to control the flow direction of the water in the resin tank.

[0011] In some embodiments, there are multiple mounting openings.

[0012] In some embodiments, the plurality of mounting openings are spaced apart along the length direction of the flow channel assembly.

[0013] In some embodiments, the flow channel assembly includes a first connection port and a second connection port that are in communication with the installation port.

[0014] In some embodiments, the adapter assembly is connected to the flow channel assembly through the first connection port and the second connection port.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first connection port and the second connection port are located on the same one of the plurality of mounting ports.

[0016] In some embodiments, the plurality of mounting openings are spaced apart along a straight line, and the mounting openings provided with the first connection port and the second connection port are located at end positions.

[0017] In some embodiments, the flow conduit assembly includes a housing.

[0018] In some embodiments, a first waterway channel and a second waterway channel are constructed in the housing.

[0019] In some embodiments, the first connection port is connected to the first waterway channel.

[0020] In some embodiments, the second connection port is connected to the second waterway channel.

[0021] In some embodiments, the first waterway channel and the second waterway channel are arranged parallel to each other.

[0022] In some embodiments, the first connection port is located inside the first water channel.

[0023] In some embodiments, the second connection port is located inside the second water channel.

[0024] In some embodiments, both the first connection port and the second connection port are provided with quick-connect connectors.

[0025] In some embodiments, the adapter assembly is connected to the flow channel assembly via the quick-connect connector.

[0026] In some embodiments, the control valve has a water channel input end, a water channel output end, and a water channel connection end.

[0027] In some embodiments, the water channel input end and the water channel output end are located on one side of the control valve.

[0028] In some embodiments, the water channel connection end is located on the other side of the control valve.

[0029] In some embodiments, the adapter assembly is connected to the water channel connection end so that the adapter assembly is in communication with each water channel in the control valve.

[0030] In some embodiments, the water channel connection end has a plurality of water channel joints.

[0031] In some embodiments, the corresponding adapter assembly has a mating plug end.

[0032] In some embodiments, the mating plug end has a mating connector that is connected to the plurality of waterway connectors in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0033] In some embodiments, clamping parts are provided on both sides of the water channel connection end.

[0034] In some embodiments, one end of the clamping member is clamped to the control valve.

[0035] In some embodiments, the other end of the clamping member is clamped to the adapter assembly.

[0036] In some embodiments, one end of the clamping member has a fixing through hole for connecting a fixing bolt.

[0037] The present application also provides a water softener, comprising:

[0038] Resin tank;

[0039] In the valve system of a water softener according to any one of the above embodiments, the valve system is located on one side of the resin tank in the axial direction, and the valve system is fixedly connected to the resin tank.

[0040] According to any of the above embodiments, the present application has at least the following beneficial effects.

[0041] The valve system of a water softener provided in the present application simplifies the overall structure of the water channel component part and reduces the difficulty of preparing the water channel component part by independently setting up a control valve, a adapter assembly and a flow channel assembly. The individual connection of each component facilitates the overall layout, thereby simplifying the overall structure and reducing the space occupied by the overall structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present application or the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0043] FIG1 is one of the structural exploded views of the valve system provided in this application;

[0044] FIG2 is a second structural exploded view of the valve system provided in this application;

[0045] FIG3 is an exploded view of the assembly structure between the valve system and the waterway component provided by the present application;

[0046] FIG4 is a bottom-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the valve system provided by the present application, in which the valve system is equipped with water channel components.

[0047] Figure markings: 10, control valve; 11, water channel input end; 12, water channel output end; 13, water channel connection end; 131, tank inlet connector; 132, tank outlet connector; 133, salt absorption connector; 134, backwash connector; 20, adapter assembly; 21, mating connector; 30, flow channel assembly; 31, first connection port; 32, second connection port; 33, shell; 331, first water channel; 3311 first connecting port; 332, second water channel; 3321, second connecting port; 34, installation port; 40, snap-in component; 41, fixing through hole; 50, resin barrel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] 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.

[0049] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", 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 should not 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 should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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 can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0053] Hard water can have a variety of impacts on daily life and household appliances. For example, it can reduce washing efficiency, accumulate in pipes, reducing water flow, impairing equipment performance and lifespan, and causing skin problems. Therefore, people often use water softeners to treat their tap water. Using water softeners can effectively remove minerals from hard water, improving water quality and enhancing the quality of life. Water softeners typically work by removing calcium and magnesium ions from water through an ion exchange process, thereby converting hard water into soft water.

[0054] A water softener is a device used for water treatment. Its main operating principle is that water flows through resin particles through a valve system. The resin particles absorb hardness ions in the water and release an equal amount of sodium ions. Over time, the resin particles become saturated and require regeneration. During regeneration, salt water passes through the resin particles, washing away the adsorbed hardness ions and restoring the resin to a usable state.

[0055] Resin treatment is a common method. Resin is a polymer with a unique structure that carries a positive surface charge. When hard water passes through the resin particles, the calcium and magnesium ions in the resin attract the positive charges on the resin surface, replacing the sodium ions already on the resin. Over time, the resin particles gradually become saturated, requiring cleaning by aspirating salt water to regenerate the resin particles by replacing the adsorbed ions.

[0056] In the related art, the water channel component is integrated with a channel connected to the resin tank, a channel for connecting to the salt box, and devices and passages for controlling the adsorption of brine, which makes the overall structure of the water channel component complex and difficult to prepare.

[0057] In the related art, a common water channel component is integrated with various channels for communicating with the resin tank, and is also integrated with devices and passages for controlling salt absorption. In order to facilitate the arrangement of various passages and devices, the overall structure is relatively large, especially with a large dimensional extension in the width direction of the entire water channel component. This makes the entire water channel component structure complex and occupies a large space, especially the water channel component requires more space in the width direction to realize its own layout.

[0058] In response to the problems existing in the related art, as shown in Figure 1, the present application provides a valve system for a water softener, including a control valve 10, an adapter assembly 20 and a flow channel assembly 30. The control valve 10 is used to control the water channel switching, the adapter assembly 20 is connected to the control valve 10, and the flow channel assembly 30 has a mounting port 34 for installing a resin tank. The flow channel assembly 30 is connected to the adapter assembly 20 to control the flow direction of the water channel in the resin tank. During the switching process of each water channel, there are mainly two states, one is the soft water channel state for softening water quality, and the other is the regeneration water channel state for regenerating resin particles. In the soft water channel state, the water channel is input from the resin filling area at the top of the resin tank, and then output after rising through the central tube. In the regeneration water channel state, the water channel is input from the central tube, and then output after rising through the resin particle filling area. That is, the flow direction of the regeneration water channel and the flow direction of the soft water channel need to be opposite. In this embodiment, the flow channel assembly 30 is used to achieve communication with the resin tank, and the flow direction of the water channel is controlled by the adapter assembly 20 connected thereto, thereby realizing the formation of two main water channels. By setting the adapter assembly 20 and the flow channel assembly 30 separately, the overall layout is facilitated, and the overall preparation difficulty and manufacturing cost are reduced.

[0059] In this embodiment, the control valve 10 can be a conventional multi-way control valve 10 body. The multi-way control valve 10 body generally has five functional positions: water supply, backwash, regeneration, water replenishment, and forward wash. Among them, the three functional waterways of water supply, water replenishment, and forward wash are forward flow, that is, the flow direction of the waterway in the resin tank is the same as the state of the soft water waterway in this embodiment. The two functional waterways of backwash and regeneration are reverse flow, that is, the flow direction of the waterway in the resin tank is the same as the state of the regeneration waterway in this embodiment. The multi-way valve body realizes the switching of each waterway through the valve core therein. In this embodiment, the multi-way control valve 10 body is connected to the adapter assembly 20 so that the adapter assembly 20 can control the flow direction of the waterway.

[0060] It can be understood that the resin tank in each embodiment of the present application can adopt a conventional resin tank structure, that is, it has a barrel 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 tank.

[0061] According to an embodiment provided by the present application, there are multiple mounting ports 34, and the multiple mounting ports 34 are spaced apart along the length direction of the flow channel assembly 30. Usually, in order to avoid the complexity of the flow channel structure, it is connected in the form of a single resin tank. When a single resin tank has the same number of resin particles, the single resin tank often requires a larger diameter, and a diameter that is too large will affect the contact effect between the raw water and the resin, and also make the overall space occupied in the width direction larger. In this embodiment, due to the separate arrangement of the flow channel assembly 30 and the adapter assembly 20, the structure of the flow channel assembly 30 is simple, and a mounting port 34 is constructed on the flow channel assembly 30, and the mounting port 34 can be connected to the resin tank, so that multiple mounting ports 34 can be arranged in the length direction of the flow channel assembly 30 for installing the resin tank. The installation of multiple resin tanks makes it possible to achieve the same number of resin particles by distributing multiple resin tanks, which makes the volume of a single resin tank smaller, thereby making the overall space occupied by the flow channel assembly 30 smaller in the width direction.

[0062] Specifically, the flow channel assembly 30 has a first water channel 331 and a second water channel 332. The first water channel 331 is connected to the resin filling portion of each resin tank, while the second water channel 332 is connected to the central tube of each resin tank. This allows the working fluid to enter the resin filling portion of each resin tank through the first water channel 331, and similarly, the working fluid can enter the central tube of each resin tank through the second water channel 332.

[0063] In specific applications, in some embodiments, the flow channel assembly 30 has two mounting openings 34, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the flow channel assembly 30. In other embodiments, the flow channel assembly 30 may have three, four, or other mounting openings. The embodiments and accompanying drawings of this application illustrate an example in which there are two mounting openings 34.

[0064] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG1 , the flow channel assembly 30 has two mounting openings 34 . The two mounting openings 34 are of the same size and are spaced apart, such that the two mounting openings 34 are relatively independent. In other embodiments, the two mounting openings 34 may be of different sizes to accommodate resin barrels 50 of varying sizes.

[0065] According to one embodiment provided by the present application, the flow channel assembly 30 includes a first connection port 31 and a second connection port 32 that communicate with the installation port 34. The adapter assembly 20 is connected to the flow channel assembly 30 via the first connection port 31 and the second connection port 32. The first connection port 31 can realize the input and output of the working fluid, and the second connection port 32 can also realize the input and output of the working fluid. The adapter assembly 20 switches the water flow direction by controlling whether the input working fluid enters through the first connection port 31 or the second connection port 32. The connection between the connection ports and the flow channel assembly 30 facilitates installation and subsequent maintenance and replacement, thereby reducing user costs.

[0066] Understandably, the integration of several components and channels into the hydraulic plate complicates maintenance and increases the cost of replacing the waterway components. In this embodiment, the adapter assembly 20 connects to the flow channel assembly 30 via a connection port. The adapter assembly 20 controls the flow direction of the waterway, while the flow channel assembly 30 provides communication with the resin tank. This allows for prompt repairs if any issues arise with either component, reducing both the difficulty of repair and the cost of replacement.

[0067] In the specific configuration, the first connection port 31 and the second connection end are both protruding, and the protruding ports are connected to the adapter assembly 20 to achieve connection and positioning. It can be understood that the flow channel assembly 30 is an overall plate-like structure, and the adapter assembly 20 is arranged on the flow channel assembly 30. During assembly, it is necessary to align the positions of the connection ports. In this embodiment, the first connection port 31 and the second connection port 32 are protruding, which makes it easier to find the assembly position during assembly and facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the adapter assembly 20.

[0068] In specific applications, the first connection port 31 and the second connection port 32 are arranged side by side along the width direction of the flow channel component 30. This approach is beneficial to the layout of the adapter component 20 and the assembly connection between the adapter component 20 and the flow channel component 30.

[0069] According to one embodiment provided herein, as shown in FIG1 , the first connection port 31 and the second connection port 32 are located on the same mounting port 34. The multiple mounting ports 34 are used to mount resin tanks, each of which can communicate with the first and second connection ports to enable input or output of a working fluid. In this embodiment, the first and second connection ports 31 and 32 are both located on the same mounting port 34, which leaves sufficient space on the remaining mounting ports 34 for accommodating the assembly of other components, thereby enhancing the flexibility of the layout of the various components.

[0070] In the specific setting, referring to Figure 1, the flow channel assembly 30 has two mounting ports 34, and the two mounting ports 34 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the flow channel assembly 30. The two mounting ports 34 are both set on one of the mounting ports 34, which forms an avoidance space on the other mounting port 34, and the main body of the control valve 10 and the adapter assembly 20 can be set in the avoidance space, so that the valve system in this embodiment has a compact structure, shortens the width, and is conducive to miniaturized design.

[0071] In a specific application, as shown in FIG1 , the first connection port 31 and the second connection port 32 are located on the side of one mounting port 34 close to the other mounting port 34. This can reduce the distance difference between the respective port positions and the center of the mounting ports 34 on both sides, so that the path difference of the water channel to the center of the mounting ports 34 on both sides can be minimized. It is understandable that the longer the path of water in the pipeline, the greater the loss in output performance. This method can achieve a compact layout of the overall components and reduce the difference in water delivery capacity caused by the path difference on both sides, thereby achieving a compact overall structural layout and taking into account performance.

[0072] In some embodiments, the number of mounting ports 34 is greater than two. In this case, the multiple mounting ports 34 are spaced apart along a straight line, and the mounting ports 34 with the first connection port 31 and the second connection port 32 are located at the end. When the valve system is installed, it is usually located inside the entire device housing 33 to achieve control of the entire waterway. The internal space is limited, which makes installation and subsequent maintenance difficult. In this embodiment, the first connection port 31 and the second connection port 32 are located on the mounting port 34 at one of the ends. This facilitates layout and can well expose the connection position to achieve installation and disassembly. In addition, since the connection port is offset to the mounting port 34 at the end, the avoidance space on the remaining mounting ports 34 is increased, which is conducive to the layout of component connections and improves its layout flexibility.

[0073] Specifically, the flow channel assembly 30 includes a housing 33, within which are constructed a first water channel 331 and a second water channel 332. The first connection port 31 is connected to the first water channel 331, and the second connection port 32 is connected to the second water channel 332. The first water channel 331 connects the first connection port 31 to the resin filling portion of the resin tank, while the second water channel 332 connects the second connection port 32 to the central tube of the resin tank. In this embodiment, the two water channels provide connectivity with each resin tank, simplifying the flow channel structure for the water connection and reducing the difficulty and cost of manufacturing the flow channel assembly 30.

[0074] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG4 , a first communication port is defined in the first water channel 331, and a second communication port 3321 is defined in the second water channel 332. The first communication port is configured to communicate with the resin filling portion of the resin tank, while the second communication port 3321 is configured to communicate with the central tube of the resin tank. The provision of these communication ports allows the liquid working medium entering the first water channel 331 to communicate with the resin filling portion of each resin tank. Similarly, the liquid working medium entering the second water channel 332 can also communicate with the central tube of each resin tank. This communication allows the working medium to be dispersed and converged.

[0075] In a specific application, the first connection port 31 is disposed between two adjacent first communication ports, and the second connection port 32 is disposed between two adjacent second communication ports 3321 .

[0076] In the soft water channel state, raw water is input through the first connection port 31 and enters the first water channel 331. After passing through the first water channel 331, the raw water is dispersed into the resin tank through each first connecting port, which is conducive to full contact between the raw water and the resin particles and improves its soft water quality. The softened water rises through the central tube and enters the second water channel 332 through each second connecting port 3321. The softened water is gathered to the second connection port 32 through each second connecting port 3321 for output.

[0077] In the regenerated water channel state, brine is sucked in through the adapter assembly 20, and the brine enters the second water channel 332 through the second connecting port 32. The brine is dispersed into the central tube of each resin tank through the respective second connecting ports 3321 on the second water channel 332. The brine flows downward from the central tube, and then rises from the bottom of the resin tank along the resin filling part. The adsorbed brine enters the first water channel 331 through the first connecting port, and is converged to the first connecting port 31 through the respective first connecting ports for output.

[0078] It is understood that by dispersing the working fluid, sufficient contact between the working fluid and the resin particles can be achieved, thereby improving the quality of water softening and the quality of resin particle regeneration. The improvement in water softening quality can be seen in the description of the above embodiment. One of the factors affecting the quality of resin particle regeneration is the sufficient contact between the raw water and the resin. The higher the sufficient contact, the better the regeneration effect. In this embodiment, the brine enters through the second connection port 32 and is divided into two or more paths to enter the central tube. This can slow the flow rate of salt absorption, thereby allowing the brine to fully contact the resin particles, thereby improving the regeneration quality of the resin particles.

[0079] According to an embodiment provided by the present application, the first water channel 331 and the second water channel 332 are arranged parallel to each other, the first connection port 31 is arranged on the inner side of the first water channel 331, and the second connection port 32 is arranged on the inner side of the second water channel. There are many processing methods for processing the shell 33 to form the channel, among which the more commonly used method is the one-piece molding method. The construction of the first water channel 331 and the second water channel 332 is achieved by one-piece molding. The symmetrical and simple structure in one-piece molding will reduce the difficulty and cost of molding. In this embodiment, the first water channel 331 and the second water channel 332 are arranged in parallel, so that the structure of the channel is regular and symmetrical, which is conducive to molding preparation, reducing the difficulty and manufacturing cost. Moreover, in this example, the first connection port 31 and the second connection port 32 are respectively arranged on the inner side of their respective water channels, which makes the position where they are connected to the adapter assembly 20 relatively close to the middle area of ​​the two water channels, which is conducive to the distribution of the water channel and can make the overall structure more compact.

[0080] In specific applications, the shell 33 is integrally formed using an injection molding process, and a first water channel 331 and a second water channel 332 are constructed inside the shell 33. Since the first water channel 331 and the second water channel 332 are arranged in parallel, the complexity of the injection mold is reduced, making its preparation difficulty low and manufacturing cost low.

[0081] According to one embodiment provided herein, quick-connect connectors are provided on both the first connection port 31 and the second connection port 32, and the adapter assembly 20 is connected to the flow channel assembly 30 via the quick-connect connectors. Valve systems are typically located within water softening equipment, where limited space makes assembly and disassembly difficult. In this embodiment, quick-connect connectors are used to facilitate assembly and disassembly.

[0082] In specific configurations, there are various types of quick-connect connectors, such as quick connectors, quick rotary connectors, quick clamp connectors, and compression connectors commonly used in pipe connections. In this embodiment, a socket is provided on the first connection port 31, a connector is provided on the adapter assembly 20, and an annular groove is provided on the connector. The connector is inserted into the first connection port 31, and then inserted into the socket via the snap connector 40. A portion of the snap connector 40 is located within the annular groove, thereby achieving a quick-connect connection between the adapter assembly 20 and the connection port. When in operation, the snap connector 40 is located within the groove to achieve a snap connection. When disassembly is required, the snap connector 40 can be removed to complete the disassembly, simplifying the entire assembly and disassembly process.

[0083] According to an embodiment provided by the present application, a control valve 10 has a water channel input end 11, a water channel output end 12, and a water channel connection end 13. The water channel input end 11 and the water channel output end 12 are located on one side of the control valve 10, and the water channel connection end 13 is located on the other side of the control valve 10. The adapter assembly 20 is connected to the water channel connection end 13 to connect the adapter assembly 20 with the various water channels within the control valve 10. The control valve 10 is generally used for the access of water channels and the output of treated water channels. The water channel input end 11 is generally connected to the water inlet pipe, and the water channel output end is connected to the water-using equipment or water terminal. However, in household scenarios, the installation space is limited and it is necessary to facilitate daily maintenance. In this embodiment, the water channel input end 11 and the water channel output are on the same side of the control valve 10, which facilitates the connection of the inlet and outlet water channels and facilitates installation and removal in a limited space. In addition, the connection end is arranged on the other side, spatially separating the input and output water channels from the connection end, which can facilitate the connection layout of the control valve 10.

[0084] In the specific setting, one side of the control valve 10 and the other side of the control valve 10 are arranged opposite to each other, so that one side of the control valve 10 is connected to the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe, and the side opposite to the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe is connected to the adapter assembly 20. The water path passing through the control valve 10 flows in a roughly straight line as a whole, which can reduce the flow path of the water path and thereby reduce the energy loss of the water path during the flow process.

[0085] According to one embodiment provided by the present application, the water channel connection end 13 has multiple water channel connectors, and the corresponding adapter assembly 20 has a mating plug end, which has a mating connector 21 that is connected to the multiple water channel connectors in a one-to-one correspondence. Typically, the control valve 10 has a valve core with multiple channels on the valve core. The multiple channels are switched by the action of the valve core, which requires multiple water channel connectors to achieve the output of the switched water channel. In this embodiment, multiple water channel connectors are provided on the water channel connection end 13, and the output of the switched water channel is achieved through the multiple water channel connectors. The multiple water channel connectors are plugged into the mating connectors 21 in a one-to-one correspondence, thereby achieving communication between the control valve 10 and the adapter assembly 20.

[0086] In the specific setting, multiple water channel joints include a tank inlet joint 131, a tank outlet joint 132, a salt absorption joint 133 and a backwash joint 134, wherein the tank inlet joint 131 and the tank outlet joint 132 are located on both sides of the water channel connection end 13, the salt absorption joint 133 and the backwash joint 134 are located in the middle of the water channel connection end 13, and the salt absorption joint 133 is located above the backwash joint 134. Correspondingly, there are four matching joints on the adapter assembly 20. After the connection, each water channel in the control valve 10 is connected to the adapter assembly 20, and the adapter assembly 20 is connected to the resin tank, thereby realizing the formation of multiple water channels.

[0087] It can be understood that this embodiment is beneficial to the overall layout by concentrating the various connectors on one side of the control valve 10 and connecting with the adapter assembly 20 through one side of the control valve 10, and can achieve rapid installation or disassembly, facilitate later maintenance, and reduce the difficulty of later maintenance.

[0088] According to an embodiment provided by the present application, a clamping member 40 is provided on both sides of the water channel connection end 13. One end of the clamping member 40 is clamped to the control valve 10, and the other end of the clamping member 40 is clamped to the adapter assembly 20. The control valve 10 body needs to be connected to the adapter assembly 20 to maintain the stability of the structure to avoid affecting the stability of the overall structure when encountering water pressure fluctuations. In the present application, the connection method using the clamping member 40 can make the connection between the adapter assembly 20 and the control valve 10 tighter, improving the stability of the overall structure.

[0089] In the specific setting, the clamping member 40 is connected to one end of the adapter assembly 20 and the control valve 10, which can improve the reliability of the connection between the two on the one hand, and achieve the stability of the water joint connection between the two on the other hand.

[0090] In a specific configuration, one end of the clamping member 40 has a fixing through-hole 41 for connecting a fixing bolt. The clamping member 40 is typically connected to the component through an interference fit, which is difficult to achieve in applications where high stability is required. In this embodiment, by providing the fixing through-hole 41 on the clamping member 40 and enabling the clamping member 40 to be fixed with a bolt, the stability of the connection of the clamping member 40 is improved, thereby achieving a stable connection between the control valve 10 and the adapter assembly 20.

[0091] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1 and 2, the clamping member 40 is generally U-shaped, with both ends of the clamping member 40 respectively clamped to the control valve 10 and the adapter assembly 20. A fixing through hole 41 is provided on the end connected to the control valve 10, and bolts can be used to make the connection of the clamping member 40 more stable.

[0092] The present application also provides a water softener, as shown in FIG3 , comprising a resin tank and a valve system of the water softener provided in any one of the above embodiments, wherein the valve system is located on one side of the resin tank in the axial direction and is fixedly connected to the resin tank.

[0093] Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment simplifies the overall structure of the water path component part and reduces the difficulty of preparing the water path component part by independently setting the control valve 10, the adapter assembly 20 and the flow channel assembly 30, and facilitates the overall layout through the separate connection of each component, so as to simplify the overall structure and reduce the space occupied by the overall structure.

[0094] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A valve system for a water softener, comprising: Control valve, used to control water channel switching; A transfer assembly connected to the control valve; The flow channel assembly has a mounting port for mounting the resin tank. The flow channel assembly is connected to the adapter assembly to control the flow direction of the water in the resin tank.

2. The valve system of a water softener according to claim 1, wherein: There are multiple installation openings, and the multiple installation openings are spaced apart along the length direction of the flow channel component.

3. The valve system of a water softener according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The flow channel assembly includes a first connection port and a second connection port that are communicated with the installation port, and the adapter assembly is connected to the flow channel assembly through the first connection port and the second connection port.

4. The valve system of a water softener according to claim 3, wherein: The first connection port and the second connection port are located on the same one of the plurality of mounting ports.

5. The valve system of a water softener according to claim 4, wherein: The plurality of mounting openings are distributed at intervals along a straight line, and the mounting opening provided with the first connection port and the second connection port is located at an end position.

6. The valve system of a water softener according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein: The flow channel assembly includes a shell, a first water channel and a second water channel are constructed in the shell, the first connecting port is connected to the first water channel, and the second connecting port is connected to the second water channel.

7. The valve system of a water softener according to claim 6, wherein: The first water channel and the second water channel are arranged parallel to each other, the first connection port is arranged inside the first water channel, and the second connection port is arranged inside the second water channel.

8. The valve system of a water softener according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein: The first connection port and the second connection port are both provided with quick-plug connectors, and the adapter assembly is connected to the flow channel assembly via the quick-plug connectors.

9. The valve system of a water softener according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: The control valve has a water channel input end, a water channel output end and a water channel connection end. The water channel input end and the water channel output end are located on one side of the control valve, and the water channel connection end is located on the other side of the control valve. The adapter assembly is connected to the water channel connection end to connect the adapter assembly with the various water channels in the control valve.

10. The valve system of a water softener according to claim 9, wherein: The water channel connection end has a plurality of water channel connectors, and the corresponding adapter assembly has a mating plug end, and the mating plug end has a mating connector that is connected to the plurality of water channel connectors in a one-to-one correspondence.

11. The valve system of a water softener according to claim 9 or 10, wherein: A clamping piece is provided on both sides of the water channel connection end, one end of the clamping piece is clamped to the control valve, and the other end of the clamping piece is clamped to the adapter assembly.

12. The valve system of a water softener according to claim 11, wherein: One end of the clamping piece is provided with a fixing through hole for connecting a fixing bolt.

13. A water softener, comprising: Resin tank; The valve system of a water softener according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the valve system is located on one side of the resin tank in the axial direction, and the valve system is fixedly connected to the resin tank.

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