Water purifier

Abstract

A water purifier of the present invention comprises: a main body part in which a filter is accommodated such that raw water that has flowed in from the outside passes through the filter so as to generate purified water, and which has a connection hole formed in the front side thereof such that the inner space and the outer space communicate; a water discharge part which protrudes from the front of the main body part, and of which at least a portion is accommodated inside the main body part via the connection hole; a water outlet nozzle which is exposed to the lower side of the water discharge part and which discharges the purified water; and a fixing means coupled to the inside of the main body part, in parallel with the front surface of the main body part, so as to fix, to the main body part, the water discharge part accommodated inside the main body part.

Description

water purifier

[0001] The present invention relates to a water purifier, and more specifically, to a water purifier in which a water outlet unit equipped with a water outlet nozzle is combined with a main body unit by an assembly method.

[0002] A water purifier is a device that filters out harmful elements, such as foreign substances or heavy metals contained in water, using physical or chemical methods. To this end, a typical water purifier generally comprises a filter section that removes contaminants from raw water containing pollutants, and a dispensing section that dispenses purified water that has passed through the filter section. When power is supplied to such a water purifier, raw water is supplied to the filter section for purification, and the purified water is dispensed through the dispensing section according to the user's choice.

[0003] In addition, beyond simply purifying raw water, it also provides a cold and hot water function by cooling or heating the purified water to provide cold and hot water.

[0004] In addition, in the case of the water purifier mentioned above, it is necessary to visually represent various water dispensing situations.

[0005] In addition, a lighting means that emits light around the water dispensing nozzle needs to be provided so that the user can recognize and access the water purifier in a dark space.

[0006] In addition, the outlet section equipped with the outlet nozzle needs to be detachable from the main body for inspection and maintenance, and the separation and connection of the outlet section and the main body must be easily performed.

[0007] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a water purifier in which the water outlet part, in which a water outlet nozzle is installed, and the main body part, in which a filter is installed, are easily separated and combined.

[0008] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a water purifier that can connect and fix a water outlet to a main body by simply inserting a clip-shaped fixing means from the top to the bottom without using a tool while the top cover forming the upper surface of the main body is open.

[0009] In addition, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a water purifier that can be switched to a state where the water outlet can be separated from the main body by simply pulling a clip-shaped fixing means from the bottom to the top without using a tool while the top cover forming the top surface of the main body is open.

[0010] In addition, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a water purifier capable of hot water sterilization of the filter, as well as the flow path, piping, parts, valves, etc., within the device.

[0011] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a water purifier capable of emitting light around a water outlet nozzle through which purified water is supplied.

[0012] In addition, the purpose is to provide a water purifier capable of outputting lighting of different atmospheres depending on the situation when using the water purifier.

[0013] In addition, the purpose is to provide a water purifier capable of protecting a PCB contained in a light source from static electricity by blocking static electricity from being transmitted to the light source, even if a light source emitting light is installed around the water outlet nozzle.

[0014] In addition, the purpose is to provide a water purifier in which a part of the water outlet formed to protrude forward from the main body is fixed in a state of being received inside the main body, and the water outlet can be separated from the main body when necessary.

[0015] In addition, the purpose is to provide a water purifier in which the light source can remain connected to the water outlet even when the water outlet is separated from the main body.

[0016] A water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a main body portion having a filter internally, which generates purified water by passing raw water introduced from the outside through the filter, and having a coupling hole formed on the front surface that communicates an inner space and an outer space; a water outlet portion formed to protrude forward from the main body portion and having at least a portion received inside the main body portion through the coupling hole; and a water outlet nozzle exposed on the bottom surface of the water outlet portion and discharging the purified water.

[0017] In addition, it includes a fixing means coupled to the inner side of the main body in parallel with the front of the main body, for fixing the outlet received inside the main body to the main body.

[0018] In addition, the main body is provided with a front frame arranged parallel to the rear of the front, and the water outlet can be fixed to the front frame.

[0019] In addition, a coupling part can be formed that extends rearward from the rear end of the cover part forming the outer shape of the above-mentioned outlet part, passes through the coupling hole, and is coupled to the front frame.

[0020] In addition, the front frame may have an opening that is open in the front-rear direction or formed concavely from the front to the rear so that the coupling part can be fitted therein.

[0021] In addition, the opening is formed concavely from the front to the rear, and on the rear surface of the front frame, the opening is formed on the inner side and a rear projection protruding backward can be formed.

[0022] In addition, on both sides of the rear projection, an incision groove may be formed that is concave from top to bottom and into which the fixing means is inserted.

[0023] In addition, the above-mentioned connecting portion may form a guide groove that extends from the top to the bottom of both sides and is formed concavely inward.

[0024] In addition, a fixing hole penetrating both sides of the joint part may be formed at the bottom of the guide groove.

[0025] In addition, the fixing means may form a first fixing part that is seated on the upper surface of the coupling part and extends horizontally, and a second fixing part and a third fixing part that extend downward from both sides of the first fixing part.

[0026] In addition, guide projections extending in a direction facing each other may be formed at the lower ends of the second and third fixing parts.

[0027] In addition, the guide protrusions may be formed to become smaller in the direction facing each other.

[0028] In addition, the guide projection can pass through the cut groove and move from the upper side to the lower side along the guide groove, and then be inserted into the fixing hole to be fixed.

[0029] In addition, the guide projection inserted into the fixed hole can be inserted into and fixed in the side hole formed by penetrating the side of the rear projection.

[0030] In addition, the first fixing part may form at least one fixing projection formed to protrude downward.

[0031] In addition, an open hole can be formed in the vertical direction of the above rear projection.

[0032] In addition, at least one fixing hole open in the vertical direction may be formed on the upper surface of the above-mentioned coupling part.

[0033] In addition, the above-mentioned fixing projection can pass through the above-mentioned open hole and be fitted into the above-mentioned fixing hole.

[0034] In addition, the above fixing means can fix the water outlet to the main body by moving from the upper side to the lower side while the top cover forming the upper surface of the main body is separated, or detach the water outlet from the main body by moving from the lower side to the upper side.

[0035] In addition, the fixing means is coupled to the rear end of the outlet and formed to extend outward from the rear end of the outlet, thereby increasing the cross-sectional area of ​​the outlet.

[0036] Additionally, the above-mentioned outlet may include a bottom portion that forms the bottom surface of the outlet and is coupled to the main body, and a cover portion that forms the top surface, front surface, and both sides of the outlet, has its rear and bottom surfaces open to form the outer shape of the outlet together with the bottom portion, and is coupled to the main body through the fixing means.

[0037] According to the present invention as described above, there is an advantage in that the water outlet part, in which a water outlet nozzle is installed, and the main body part, in which a filter is installed, can be easily separated and combined.

[0038] The water purifier of the present invention has the advantage of being able to connect and fix the water outlet to the main body with only a simple operation of inserting a clip-shaped fixing means from the top to the bottom without using a tool while the top cover forming the upper surface of the main body is open.

[0039] In addition, the water purifier of the present invention has the advantage of being able to switch to a state where the water outlet can be separated from the main body by simply pulling a clip-shaped fixing means from the bottom to the top without using a tool while the top cover forming the top surface of the main body is open.

[0040] In addition, there is the advantage that hot water sterilization can be performed on the fluid paths, piping, parts, valves, etc., within the device, including the filter.

[0041] In addition, it has the advantage of being able to emit light around the outlet nozzle where purified water is supplied.

[0042] In addition, when using the water purifier, there is an advantage in being able to output lighting with different atmospheres depending on the situation.

[0043] In addition, even if a light source emitting light is installed around the water outlet nozzle, static electricity from the water outlet nozzle or its surroundings is blocked from being transmitted to the light source, which has the advantage of protecting the PCB contained in the light source from static electricity.

[0044] In addition, a portion of the water outlet formed to protrude forward from the main body is fixed in a state where it is received inside the main body, and there is also the advantage that the water outlet can be separated from the main body when necessary.

[0045] In addition, there is an advantage that even if the water outlet is separated from the main body, the light source can remain connected to the water outlet.

[0046] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of a water purifier with the side cover separated according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the water outlet of a water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention, viewed from below.

[0049] FIG. 4 is a bottom view of a water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the water outlet of a water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above.

[0051] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the state in which the cover portion of the water outlet in FIG. 5 is separated.

[0052] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the state in which the outer cover is separated from FIG. 6.

[0053] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the inner cover separated from FIG. 7.

[0054] Figure 9 is a drawing of the state of Figure 8 viewed from above.

[0055] Figure 10 is a drawing of the outlet viewed from below.

[0056] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the diffusion member viewed from below.

[0057] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the bottom section viewed from below.

[0058] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the state in which the cover of the water outlet is removed.

[0059] FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the state in which the front of the main body part in FIG. 13 has been removed.

[0060] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the fixing means.

[0061] FIG. 16 is a rear perspective view of the fixing means.

[0062] Fig. 17 is a perspective view of the cover portion.

[0063] FIG. 18 is a rear perspective view of the cover portion.

[0064] Fig. 19 is a perspective view of the front frame.

[0065] FIG. 20 is a rear perspective view of the front frame.

[0066] FIG. 21 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the state in which a cover part and a fixing means are combined on a front frame.

[0067] FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the state in which a cover part and a fixing means are combined with the front frame.

[0068] FIG. 23 is a water piping diagram of a water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. However, the concept of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented below, and those skilled in the art who understand the concept of the present invention may easily implement other embodiments included within the scope of the same concept by adding, changing, deleting, and adding components, and such are also to be considered to be included within the scope of the concept of the present invention.

[0070] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention with the side cover separated. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the water outlet of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from below. FIG. 4 is a bottom view of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] The water purifier according to the present invention is designed to purify water supplied from an external water source and then dispense it immediately, or to dispense it after cooling or heating, and, for example, may refer to a direct-flow water purifier.

[0072] Here, a direct-flow water purifier refers to a type of water purifier that does not have a reservoir to store purified water; instead, water passes through a filter in real time upon a user's request for purification, and purified water is dispensed.

[0073] In addition, the water purifier according to the present invention may refer to a refrigerator having a water purification function. That is, it may refer to a water purifier refrigerator that is a refrigerator and is equipped with a filter for purifying raw water and a water outlet nozzle for dispensing purified water.

[0074] In addition, the water purifier according to the present invention may refer to an under-sink type water purifier in which the main body is installed at the bottom of the sink and the water dispensing nozzle is installed on the outside of the sink.

[0075] In addition, the water purifier according to the present invention may refer to various known types of devices that receive water from a water source, purify it by passing it through a filter, and then supply it to the outside.

[0076] It can also refer to an ice water purifier that has the function of freezing purified water and supplying it as ice.

[0077] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, a water treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a main body (10) and a water outlet nozzle (30) coupled to the main body (10) and supplying water downward.

[0078] That is, the main body (10) has a water outlet (200) formed on the upper front side that protrudes forward from the front side (11) of the main body (10).

[0079] And, the above-mentioned discharge nozzle (30) is installed at the bottom of the discharge section (200) which defines the upper surface of the discharge space (S).

[0080] In addition, various buttons may be provided on the upper surface or front surface of the water outlet (200) or the main body (10). Specifically, a purified water / hot water / cold water selection button, a water outlet button, a capacity selection button, a lighting selection button, etc. may be provided.

[0081] Additionally, a display unit may be formed on the upper or front surface of the above-mentioned water outlet (200) or main body (10) to display the current time, the temperature of the water to be discharged, the volume of the water to be discharged, etc.

[0082] At least one filter is disposed inside the main body (10), and purified water that has passed through the filter can be supplied to the user through the water outlet nozzle (30).

[0083] For example, if the side cover (12) forming the side of the main body (10) is separated, a concave filter receiving space (13) can be formed inside the main body (10).

[0084] In the filter receiving space (13) above, at least one filter groove (13a) may be formed that is concave inward and extended in the vertical direction so that a filter can be seated therein.

[0085] And a filter socket (15) to which the head of the filter is coupled can be formed at the top of the filter groove (13a).

[0086] In the filter receiving space (13) above, a plurality of filters can be arranged in the front and rear directions while standing upright, and thus the width of the water purifier can be narrowed so that the water purifier can be formed slimly.

[0087] A filter is installed in the filter receiving space (13), and the side cover (12) is fixed to the main body (10) so that the installed filter can be easily separated through a detachable means such as a hook type or a magnetic type.

[0088] For example, the side cover (12) can be attached to the main body (10) by means of a magnet.

[0089] The main body (10) and the side cover (12) are provided with a magnet (14) or a magnetic material at the contact area where they face each other, so that when the side cover (12) is attached to the main body (10), the side cover (12) can be coupled to the main body (10) by magnetic force.

[0090] A water purification channel may be arranged inside the main body (10) to guide the purified water that has passed through the filter toward the water outlet nozzle (30).

[0091] In addition, purified water that has passed through the filter can be supplied to the outlet nozzle (30) in the form of cold water or hot water after being cooled or heated.

[0092] To this end, a hot water tank for heating purified water that has passed through the filter and a hot water flow path for guiding the hot water heated in the hot water tank toward the outlet nozzle (30) may be arranged inside the main body (10). For example, the hot water tank can generate hot water by instantly heating the purified water passing through the hot water tank using an induction heating (IH) method.

[0093] In addition, the above-mentioned hot water tank may be equipped with a thermoelectric element or a heating wire to heat the purified water passing through the hot water tank into hot water.

[0094] In addition, instead of the above-mentioned induction heating method, various heating methods may be applied within the range where purified water passing through the hot water tank can be heated into hot water.

[0095] Additionally, on the inside of the main body (10), a cooling tank for cooling the purified water that has passed through the filter and a cold water flow path for guiding the cold water cooled in the cooling tank to the outlet nozzle (30) may be arranged. For example, the cooling tank may be equipped with a compressor, an evaporator, a condenser, a cooling fan, etc., to cool the purified water passing through the cooling tank into cold water. Additionally, the cooling tank may be equipped with a thermoelectric element to cool the purified water passing through the cooling tank into cold water.

[0096] In addition, various cooling devices may be applied in place of the above evaporator, within the range where the purified water passing through the cooling tank can be cooled into cold water.

[0097] In addition, an ice-making means may be provided on the inside of the main body (10) to receive purified water that has passed through the filter or cold water cooled in the cooling tank and cool it to produce ice.

[0098] In addition, the ice generated by the above ice-making means is stored at a sub-zero temperature condition where the ice does not melt, and can be supplied to the user through the water discharge nozzle (30) or an ice discharge port provided separately from the water discharge nozzle (30).

[0099] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the water outlet of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the state in which the cover of the water outlet in FIG. 5 is separated. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the state in which the outer cover in FIG. 6 is separated. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the state in which the inner cover in FIG. 7 is separated. FIG. 9 is a view of the state in FIG. 8, viewed from above. FIG. 10 is a view of the water outlet from below. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the diffusion member from below. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the bottom portion from below.

[0100] Referring to the drawing above, the present invention has a structure that outputs light in a ring shape around the circumference of the water outlet nozzle (30).

[0101] In the case of water purifiers that supply drinking water such as purified, hot, and cold water, it is necessary to visually check the type and volume of water being dispensed. Additionally, for aesthetic purposes, the water purifier needs to be equipped with a mood lighting function.

[0102] And, for this purpose, a means for emitting light around the water outlet nozzle (30) needs to be provided.

[0103] In the case of the present invention, at least one light source member (300) is disposed inside the water outlet (200) and outputs light.

[0104] Additionally, it includes a diffusion member (400) made of a light-transmitting material that is positioned below the light source member (300) and provided around the water outlet nozzle (30).

[0105] The above diffusion member (400) can be formed of transparent acrylic, for example.

[0106] In addition, the above-mentioned diffusion member (400) can be formed from PMMA resin, which has the best transmittance among transparent plastics and excellent mechanical properties.

[0107] Various embodiments of the light source member (300) and the diffusion member (400) may occur within a range capable of emitting light around the water outlet nozzle (30).

[0108] The light output from the light source member (300) can be output along the circumference of the water outlet nozzle (30) through the diffusion member (400).

[0109] Additionally, the light source member (300) may include, for example, an LED (310). And, the light source member (300) may include an LED PCB (320).

[0110] The light source member (300) may be provided with a plurality of LEDs.

[0111] The above LEDs can be arranged in a straight line, a circle, or a curve.

[0112] The above LEDs may be provided in a single row or in multiple rows.

[0113] The above LEDs can be spaced apart at multiple locations.

[0114] In addition, the above LED may be provided as a single unit.

[0115] In addition, the above LED may be equipped with a UV LED.

[0116] Additionally, the light source member (300) may be provided with a plurality of colors and may be provided to enable blinking or dimming control.

[0117] In addition, the above-mentioned diffusion member (400) may be provided with a light-transmitting material and may have a light-receiving surface facing the above-mentioned light source member (300).

[0118] The above light source member (300) can be used as lighting.

[0119] Additionally, a diffusion member (400) made of a light-transmitting material is exposed at the bottom of the above-mentioned discharge nozzle (30), and light output from the above-mentioned light source member (300) can be output to the surroundings of the discharge nozzle (30) through the diffusion member (400).

[0120] At least a portion of the above-mentioned diffusion member (400) may be exposed to the bottom surface of the above-mentioned outlet (200).

[0121] The above-mentioned diffusion member (400) can be formed from a material that mixes transparent plastic and diffusion pigment.

[0122] The above diffusion member (400) can be formed from a material that mixes ABS material and diffusion compound.

[0123] The above-mentioned diffusion member (400) may have a light transmittance of about 50%.

[0124] The above-mentioned diffusion member (400) may have a light transmittance of about 30-70%.

[0125] At this time, the diffusion member (400) can not only simply pass the light output from the light source member (300) through, but also diffuse and pass it through. That is, the diffusion member (400) can perform the role of a diffuser for the LED (310).

[0126] Accordingly, light output from the light source member (300) positioned inside the water outlet (200) can pass through the diffusion member (400) and be exposed to the outside of the water outlet (200).

[0127] For example, the light source member (300) may be set to turn on only when water is discharged through the discharge nozzle (30).

[0128] As another example, the light source member (300) may be set to turn on when the user approaches the water purifier and the user's use of the water purifier is anticipated.

[0129] In addition, when the user presses various buttons, the light source member (300) may be turned on.

[0130] In addition, the light source member (300) may be set to turn off in the power saving mode of the product, and then turn on when the power saving mode is released and the product is switched to normal mode (standby mode).

[0131] In addition, when the water purifier is operating, especially when water is being dispensed, the light source member (300) may be turned on.

[0132] In addition, the light source member (300) may be turned on and automatically turned off during a time period set by the user.

[0133] That is, if the user sets the on / off schedule of the light source member (300), the light source member can be turned on and off only during that time.

[0134] The light source member (300) is equipped with a communication function so that it can be operated remotely in conjunction with an app such as a smartphone, and various setting values ​​can be entered.

[0135] The light source member (300) may also perform various alarm functions.

[0136] The light source member (300) can be operated manually or automatically, and can be turned on or off automatically depending on the ambient light level, and the brightness and color can be adjusted.

[0137] In addition, depending on the temperature of the water being discharged, the light source member (300) can output light of a different color.

[0138] For example, a red-based color can be output when hot water is dispensed, a blue-based color can be output when cold water is dispensed, and a white-based or yellow-based color can be output when purified water is dispensed.

[0139] Additionally, the light source member (300) can be kept continuously on in the ON state, can be turned on and off repeatedly, and can be turned on or off sequentially while forming a pattern.

[0140] In addition, the light source member (300) is equipped with a dimming function to adjust the brightness, so that the brightness can be adjusted and output according to each situation.

[0141] Additionally, the light source member (300) includes a light source PCB and a light source element mounted on the light source PCB, and the light source member (300) can be fixed to at least one of the front, side, and rear surfaces of the water outlet (200).

[0142] The light source PCB above refers to the aforementioned LED PCB (320), and the light source element may refer to the above LED (310).

[0143] In addition, the light source member (300) can output light in a horizontal direction, a vertical direction, or a direction inclined to intersect the horizontal and vertical directions.

[0144] Additionally, the light source member (300) may be positioned at the top, bottom, or center of the diffusion member (400).

[0145] That is, the light source member (300) and the diffusion member (400) may overlap at least partially in the horizontal direction and at least partially in the vertical direction.

[0146] In addition, the direction in which light is output from the light source member (300) and the direction in which light is output from the diffusion member (400) can be formed parallel to each other.

[0147] In addition, the direction in which light is output from the light source member (300) and the direction in which light is output from the diffusion member (400) can be formed to intersect each other.

[0148] In addition, the light from the light source member (300) is formed to face downward through the light-emitting surface of the diffusion member (400), so that light can be output vertically downward.

[0149] Meanwhile, the above-mentioned outlet (200) is formed to protrude forward from the front (11) of the main body (10), and an opening (211) is formed on the bottom surface that is open in the vertical direction.

[0150] For example, the opening (211) can be formed in a circular shape.

[0151] The above-mentioned discharge nozzle (30) is positioned at the center of the above-mentioned opening (211) to discharge purified water.

[0152] The diameter of the opening (211) is formed to be larger than the diameter of the water outlet nozzle (30).

[0153] Accordingly, when the water outlet nozzle (30) is positioned at the center of the opening (211), a gap is formed between the opening (211) and the outer surface of the water outlet nozzle (30).

[0154] And light is output through the gap between the opening (211) and the outer surface of the water outlet nozzle (30), and the gap between the opening (211) and the outer surface of the water outlet nozzle (30) is covered by the diffusion member (400).

[0155] The above-mentioned diffusion member (400) is formed to protrude downward from the bottom surface and is made in a circular shape, so as to be fitted into the opening (211) and form a bottom surface (410) that covers the opening (211).

[0156] And, a water outlet (420) through which the water outlet nozzle (30) passes is formed in the bottom surface (410).

[0157] And, the light source member (300) is located inside the water outlet (200) and is positioned around the water outlet nozzle (30) to output light through the opening (211).

[0158] And, light output from the light source member (300) can be output to the lower part of the water outlet (200) through the bottom surface (410) of the diffusion member (400) covering the opening (211).

[0159] The above-mentioned water outlet (200) forms the opening (211) and forms a bottom portion (210) to which the water outlet nozzle (30), light source member (300), and diffusion member (400) are combined.

[0160] The above bottom portion (210) is configured to form the bottom surface of the above-mentioned outlet portion (200).

[0161] The bottom portion (210) can be separated from the outlet portion (200).

[0162] The above bottom portion (210) can be combined to the above outlet portion (200) in an assembly manner.

[0163] And, at the rear end of the bottom portion (210), an extension wall (212) is formed that extends upward and is detachably coupled to the main body portion (10).

[0164] The extension wall (212) can be coupled to a front frame (100) formed parallel to the front (11) of the main body (10).

[0165] A coupling hole (111) is formed on the front surface (11) of the main body (10) so that the front frame (100) is exposed to the outside.

[0166] Through the above coupling groove (111), the rear end of the water outlet (200) can be coupled to the front frame (100).

[0167] Meanwhile, the extension wall (212) can be connected to the front frame (100) through fastening means such as screws.

[0168] At least one fastening hole (2121) into which a fastening means (213), such as a screw, is fitted may be formed in the extension wall (212).

[0169] The above fastening member (2121) can be formed at the center top of the extension wall (212).

[0170] The above fasteners (2121) can be formed on both sides of the extension wall (212).

[0171] Additionally, the extension wall (212) may have a passage hole (2122) through which a water outlet pipe (40) connected to the water outlet nozzle (30) passes.

[0172] One side of the above-mentioned discharge pipe (40) is connected to the above-mentioned discharge nozzle (30), and the other side passes through the through hole (2122) and can be connected to a valve, etc., disposed inside the main body part (10).

[0173] The extension wall (212) has an extension portion (2123) that extends forward or backward along the boundary of the through hole (2122).

[0174] For example, the extension (2123) may extend forward and backward along the boundary of the through hole (2122).

[0175] Additionally, a lower projection (2124) can be additionally formed on the rear side of the extension wall (212) that extends further rearward than the extension part (2123) from the bottom of the through hole (2122).

[0176] With the configuration of the extension part (2123), the through hole (2122) can be formed in the shape of a tunnel.

[0177] Through the above-mentioned discharge pipe (40), purified water, cold water, hot water, etc. can flow to the discharge nozzle (30).

[0178] The above-mentioned bottom portion (210) may have the above-mentioned water outlet pipe (40) connected to it.

[0179] The above-mentioned outlet pipe (40) forms a first coupling projection (41) that extends on one or both sides and is open in the vertical direction. Additionally, the bottom portion (210) forms a second coupling projection (2101) that extends upward to be fastened to the first coupling projection (41).

[0180] The above-mentioned outlet pipe (40) can be fixed to the bottom portion (210) when the first connecting projection (41) and the second connecting projection (2101) are arranged in the vertical direction and fastened with a fastening means such as a screw.

[0181] Additionally, the light source member (300) may include a PCB (320) that forms a hollow (321) through which the water discharge nozzle (30) passes, and an LED (310) mounted on the PCB (320).

[0182] For example, the PCB (321) may have a ring shape.

[0183] Additionally, the PCB (321) may have a protrusion (322) that protrudes outward on one side, and a connector (50) may be formed on the protrusion (322).

[0184] A wire or the like extending from the main body (10) can be connected to the connector (50).

[0185] When the wire is disconnected from the connector (50), the outlet (200) can be separated from the body (10) without interference from the wire.

[0186] In addition, even if the water outlet (200) is separated from the main body (10), the light source member (300) can remain connected to the water outlet (200).

[0187] Additionally, the LED (310) is arranged in multiple numbers along the circumference of the hollow (321) of the PCB (320) and formed to be exposed to the bottom surface of the PCB (320).

[0188] The above LED (310) can be arranged radially on the PCB (320).

[0189] The above-mentioned discharge nozzle (30) can pass through the hollow (321) of the PCB (320) and the discharge port (420) of the bottom surface (410) in an up-and-down direction and be exposed to the bottom of the discharge section (200).

[0190] Additionally, the diffusion member (400) has an overall flat shape. Furthermore, the diffusion member (400) is provided with a bottom surface (410) that protrudes downward and is fitted into an opening (211) formed on the bottom surface of the water outlet (200) to cover the opening (211).

[0191] And, the above-mentioned diffusion member (400) forms a side wall (430) that extends upward from the perimeter of the bottom surface (410), and the PCB (320) is seated in the space defined by the bottom surface (410) and the side wall (430).

[0192] The bottom surface (410) has its center side fitted into an opening (211) formed on the bottom surface of the water outlet (200) to cover the opening (211), and a concave step (411) is formed along the circumference on the outer side of the bottom surface of the bottom surface (410), and the step (411) is seated on the top of the bottom surface (210).

[0193] At least one opening may be formed in the above side wall (430) to allow the connector (50), etc. to pass through.

[0194] Additionally, a support projection (215) protruding upward can be formed on the upper side of the bottom portion (210) to support at least one side of the connector (50).

[0195] For example, the support projection (215) may be formed to contact and support a plurality of sides of the connector (50).

[0196] And, the above side wall (430) forms an extension projection (440) that extends outward from both sides.

[0197] A groove (441) formed concavely upward on the bottom surface of the above extension projection (440) may be formed.

[0198] The above extension projection (440) is seated while in contact with the top of the bottom portion (210).

[0199] A projection portion that fits into the groove portion (441) of the extension projection (440) may be formed on the upper part of the bottom portion (210).

[0200] With the configuration of the groove (441) formed in the extension projection (440) and the projection formed on the upper part of the bottom surface (210), the diffusion member (400) can be fixed without idling while fitted into the opening (211) formed on the bottom surface of the water outlet (200).

[0201] Additionally, the above-mentioned diffusion member (400) may have a cutting portion (450) having a straight or curved end at its tip.

[0202] For example, the cutting section (450) may include a first cutting section formed in a straight line on both sides and a second cutting section formed in a forward convex curve between the first cutting sections.

[0203] The above bottom portion (210) has a rectangular shape.

[0204] And, when a straight cutting portion (450) is formed in the diffusion member (400), the diffusion member (400) can be positioned adjacent to the leading edge of the bottom portion (210).

[0205] Additionally, an inner cover (500) is formed on the inner side of the above-mentioned outlet (200), positioned above the light source member (300), and covering the light source member (300) and the diffusion member (400).

[0206] The inner cover (500) above can be formed of an insulating material.

[0207] Therefore, even if the inner cover (500) covers the PCB (320), etc., static electricity generation can be prevented.

[0208] In the case of the present invention, a light source member (300) is placed around the discharge nozzle (30).

[0209] And the light source member (300) is equipped with a PCB (320).

[0210] For example, the water outlet nozzle (30) can be formed of a metal material.

[0211] Also, if the discharge nozzle (30) is formed of a metal material, static electricity can rise through the discharge nozzle (30) and affect the PCB (320) formed adjacent to the discharge nozzle (30) along the circumference of the discharge nozzle (30), such as noise.

[0212] As described above, if the PCB (320) is covered with an inner cover (500) made of an insulating material such as silicone, static electricity generated around the PCB (320) can be blocked from being transmitted to the PCB (320).

[0213] Furthermore, if the PCB (320) is covered with an inner cover (500) made of an insulating material, static electricity generated around the water outlet nozzle (30) can be blocked from being transmitted to the UV LED PCB (70) provided at the top of the water outlet nozzle (30) described later.

[0214] The inner cover (500) above can be formed of a cushion material.

[0215] Accordingly, when the inner cover (500) covers the PCB (320), etc., the adhesion force between the inner cover (500) and the water outlet nozzle (30), between the inner cover (500) and the light source member (300), between the inner cover (500) and the diffusion member (400), between the inner cover (500) and the bottom portion (210) of the water outlet part (200), and between the inner cover (500) and the outer cover (600) to be described later can be improved.

[0216] In particular, if the adhesion between the inner cover (500) and the water outlet nozzle (30) is improved, static electricity generated around the water outlet nozzle (30) and attempting to be transferred from the water outlet nozzle (30) to the PCB (320) can be more reliably blocked by the inner cover (500).

[0217] The inner cover (500) above can be formed of silicone material, for example.

[0218] A hollow (510) may be formed in the inner cover (500) so that the water outlet nozzle (30) passes through it.

[0219] And, the inner cover (500) is formed concavely from the bottom to the top, and the light source member (300) and the diffusion member (400) can be accommodated in the inner space of the inner cover (500).

[0220] The inner cover (500) can form a hat shape that is concave from the lower side to the upper side.

[0221] The lower end of the inner cover (500) can come into contact with the upper end of the bottom portion (210).

[0222] The inner cover (500) may have a projection cover portion (520) extended outwardly to cover the extension projection (440) on both sides.

[0223] A stepped portion (530) can be formed concavely from the upper side to the lower side at the tip of the inner cover (500).

[0224] In addition, the inner cover (500) may have a cutting portion (550) having a straight or curved end at its tip, similar to the diffusion member (400).

[0225] For example, the cutting section (550) may include a first cutting section formed in a straight shape on both sides and a second cutting section formed in a forward convex curve between the first cutting sections.

[0226] And, the step portion (530) can be formed in a step shape on the top of the cutting portion (550).

[0227] Additionally, an outer cover (600) may be formed on the inner side of the water outlet (200), positioned above the inner cover, and covering the inner cover (500), light source member (300), and diffusion member (400).

[0228] The outer cover (600) can be formed of an insulating material, just like the inner cover (500).

[0229] Therefore, even if the outer cover (600) covers the PCB (320), etc., static electricity generation can be prevented.

[0230] The outer cover (600) can be formed of a material harder than the inner cover (500).

[0231] Accordingly, the outer cover (600) can cover the inner cover (500) and protect the light source member (300) and the diffusion member (400) covered by the inner cover (500).

[0232] The outer cover (600) can cover the water outlet pipe (400).

[0233] The outer cover (600) can cover the water outlet nozzle (30).

[0234] The lower end of the outer cover (600) can come into contact with the upper end of the bottom portion (210).

[0235] A concave pressing groove (610) is formed at the tip of the outer cover (600) so that the stepped portion (530) of the inner cover (500) is fitted from the lower side to the upper side.

[0236] The stepped portion (530) of the inner cover (500) can be fitted into the pressing groove (610) and fixed by being pressed by the front end of the outer cover (600).

[0237] The above-mentioned pressing groove (610) can form auxiliary grooves (620) that are formed more concavely upward on both sides.

[0238] The upper surface of the outer cover (600) may include a first cover portion (601) covering the inner cover (500), a second cover portion (602) protruding further upward than the first cover portion (601) and covering the upper end of the water outlet nozzle (30), and a third cover portion (603) protruding further upward than the second cover portion (602) and extending toward the extension wall (212) to cover the extension wall (212).

[0239] Additionally, the bottom portion (210) forms a fixing rib (214) that extends upward on both sides, and the upper ends of both sides of the outer cover (600) can be secured by a fixing hook (2141) formed to extend inward from the upper end of the fixing rib (214).

[0240] The above fixing hook (2141) can be fixed by pressing the upper surface of the first cover part (601).

[0241] That is, the lower end of the outer cover (600) is supported in contact with the upper end of the bottom portion (210), and the upper end of the outer cover (600) is pressed downward by the fixing hook (2141) of the fixing rib (214), thereby fixing the outer cover (600).

[0242] Meanwhile, the water outlet nozzle (30) positioned inside the above-mentioned water outlet (200) extends in the vertical direction.

[0243] And, the upper end of the above-mentioned discharge nozzle (30) is connected to one side of the discharge pipe (40) that extends horizontally from the inside of the main body (10) to the inside of the discharge part (200).

[0244] One side of the above-mentioned discharge pipe (40) is connected to a component disposed inside the main body part (10), and the other side of the above-mentioned discharge pipe (40) passes through a coupling hole (111) on the front surface (11) of the main body part (10) and a through hole (2122) formed in the extension wall (212) of the bottom surface part (210), extends into the inside of the discharge part (200), and can be connected to the upper side of the discharge nozzle (30).

[0245] For example, the above-mentioned discharge pipe (40) may be an outlet-side pipe of a discharge valve disposed inside the main body (10) to control the flow of water flowing toward the discharge nozzle (30).

[0246] The above-mentioned discharge nozzle (30) can be directly connected to the above-mentioned discharge valve without connecting a separate hose.

[0247] The above-mentioned water outlet nozzle (30) can be sterilized with ultraviolet light.

[0248] To this end, a UV LED and a UV LED PCB (70) with the UV LED mounted thereon may be placed on the upper part of the above-mentioned water outlet nozzle (30).

[0249] The above UV LED can irradiate ultraviolet rays onto the inner surface of the water outlet nozzle (30) from the upper side of the water outlet nozzle (30).

[0250] In addition, a connector (71) may be formed on one side of the UV LED PCB (70).

[0251] A wire or the like extending from the main body (10) can be connected to the connector (71).

[0252] When the wire is disconnected from the connector (71), the outlet (200) can be separated from the body (10) without interference from the wire.

[0253] Meanwhile, the above-mentioned outlet portion (200) is positioned above the above-mentioned bottom portion (210) and includes a cover portion (220) that forms the upper surface, front, and both sides of the above-mentioned outlet portion (200).

[0254] The above cover portion (220) has its lower and rear surfaces open.

[0255] The open lower surface of the cover portion (220) is covered by the bottom portion (210).

[0256] The open rear surface of the above cover portion (220) is covered by the above main body portion (10).

[0257] The above cover part (220) is coupled to the front of the above main body part (10).

[0258] The rear end of the cover portion (220) passes through the coupling hole (111) of the main body portion (10) and is coupled to the inside of the main body portion (10).

[0259] The rear end of the cover portion (220) passes through the coupling hole (111) of the main body portion (10) and is positioned inside the main body portion (10), and the rear end of the cover portion (220) can be fixed inside the main body portion (10) through a separate coupling means.

[0260] As described above, when the cover portion (220) is exposed outside the front (11) of the main body portion (10), if a portion of the rear end of the cover portion (220) passes through the front (11) of the main body portion (10) and is fixed inside the main body portion (10) through a coupling means, the cover portion (220) and the main body portion (10) can be more firmly coupled.

[0261] In addition, the rear end of the cover portion (220) passes through the coupling hole (111) of the main body portion (10).

[0262] At this time, the rear end of the cover portion (220) is formed to be the same size as or smaller than the size of the coupling hole (111).

[0263] Therefore, it is necessary to firmly hold the cover part (220) so that it does not detach from the coupling hole (111).

[0264] For example, the separate coupling means may be coupled along the perimeter of the rear end of the cover portion (220) on the inside of the main body portion (10).

[0265] When the above coupling means is coupled along the perimeter of the rear end of the cover portion (220) that has passed through the coupling hole (111), the size of the rear end of the cover portion (220) and the coupling means may be larger than the size of the coupling hole (111).

[0266] That is, when the coupling means is coupled along the circumference of the rear end of the cover portion (220) that has passed through the coupling hole (111), the coupling means has a wing shape that extends outward from the rear end of the cover portion (220).

[0267] And, the rear end of the cover portion (220) can be maintained in a state of being received inside the main body portion (10) by the coupling means, and the cover portion (220) can be coupled to the main body portion (10).

[0268] At this time, the rear end of the cover portion (220) passes through the coupling hole (111), passes through a separate through hole formed in the front frame (100), and can be coupled with the coupling means at the rear of the front frame (100).

[0269] And, the above coupling means can be supported in contact with the rear surface of the front frame (100).

[0270] The coupling structure of the water outlet part and the main body part in the water purifier of the present invention will be explained in more detail below.

[0271] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the state in which the cover portion of the water outlet is removed. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the state in which the front of the main body portion in FIG. 13 is removed. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the fixing means. FIG. 16 is a rear perspective view of the fixing means. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the cover portion. FIG. 18 is a rear perspective view of the cover portion. FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the front frame. FIG. 20 is a rear perspective view of the front frame. FIG. 21 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the state in which the cover portion and the fixing means are combined with the front frame. FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the state in which the cover portion and the fixing means are combined with the front frame.

[0272] Referring to the drawing above, the cover portion (220) forming the exterior of the water outlet portion (200) forms a connecting portion (216) that extends rearward at the rear end.

[0273] Here, the rear refers to the direction of the main body (10).

[0274] And, the coupling part (216) is received inside the main body part (10) and can be coupled to the main body part (10) inside the main body part (10).

[0275] And, the connecting portion (216) may extend rearward from the rear end of the upper surface of the cover portion (220) and may extend rearward from the rear end of both sides of the cover portion (220).

[0276] In addition, a stopper (217) is formed between the rear end of the cover portion (220) and the coupling portion (216).

[0277] The above-mentioned connecting portion (216) may be formed at the rear end of the cover portion (220) inwardly from the outer surface of the cover portion (220).

[0278] With the configuration of the above-mentioned stopper (217), the coupling part (216) is fitted into the opening (110) described later, whereas the cover part (220) is not fitted into the opening (110) and can be supported while contacting the front surface of the front frame (100) where the opening (110) is formed.

[0279] The above cover portion (220) has a box shape of a cuboid, and the rear and lower surfaces of the cover portion (220) are open.

[0280] A bottom edge (2171, 2172) formed concavely from bottom to top may be formed on the inner surface of the front and both sides of the cover portion (220).

[0281] The lower jaw (2171, 2172) can be seated on the tip and both sides of the bottom portion (210).

[0282] A rear extension projection (2173) may be formed on the inner surface of the front of the cover portion (220) so as to protrude rearwardly above the lower jaw (2172).

[0283] The rear extension projection (2173) can be fitted into the auxiliary groove (620) of the outer cover (600) when the cover portion (220) and the bottom portion (210) are combined.

[0284] The above cover portion (220) is positioned on the outside of the front frame (100), and the coupling portion (216) can be fitted into the opening (110) formed in the front frame (100).

[0285] The above front frame (100) is positioned at the rear of the front (11) of the main body (10).

[0286] The above front frame (100) has a panel shape parallel to the front (11) of the main body (10).

[0287] The front frame (100) is positioned parallel to the front (11) on the rear side of the front (11) of the main body (10), and the front frame (100) can be supported while in contact with the rear side of the front (11).

[0288] The front (11) of the main body (10) can be detachably coupled to the front frame (100).

[0289] An opening (110) into which the coupling part (216) is fitted is formed in the front frame (100).

[0290] The above opening (110) can be formed by penetrating the front frame (100) in the front-rear direction.

[0291] The opening (110) may be formed concavely from the front to the rear of the front frame (100).

[0292] The opening (110) can be formed in a shape corresponding to the coupling part (216).

[0293] The above opening (110) may include an upper opening (110a) into which the upper end of the coupling part (216) is fitted, and two side openings (110b) into which both sides of the coupling part (216) are fitted.

[0294] The connecting portion (216) of the above cover portion (220) passes through the connecting hole (111) formed on the front surface (11) of the above main body portion (10), and is then fitted into the opening (110) of the above front frame (100) positioned at the rear of the front surface (11) of the above main body portion (10).

[0295] And, as described above, when the connecting part (216) of the cover part (220) is fitted into the opening (110), the connecting part (216) fitted into the opening (110) can be fixed using a separate fixing means (700) so that the connecting part (216) does not detach from the opening (110).

[0296] The above fixing means (700) can fix the coupling part (216) to the front frame (100) in various ways.

[0297] In this embodiment, the top cover (16) forming the upper surface of the main body (10) is detachably coupled to the main body (10), and when the top cover (16) is separated from the main body (10), the inner side of the main body (10) and the front frame (100) housed therein can be exposed to the outside.

[0298] And, the coupling part (216) can be fixed to the front frame (100) by a separate fixing means (70) on the upper side of the open main body part (10).

[0299] The above fixing means (700) may include a first fixing part (710) located on the upper side and extended in the left and right directions, and a second fixing part (720) and a third fixing part (730) extended downward from both sides of the first fixing part (710).

[0300] In addition, the first fixing part (710) is located on the upper side of the upper surface of the coupling part (216), and the second fixing part (720) and the third fixing part (730) are located on the outer sides of both sides of the coupling part (216), thereby allowing the coupling part (216) to be fixed to the front frame (100).

[0301] For example, the fixing means (700) can move up and down to fix the coupling part (216) to the front frame (100).

[0302] When the above coupling part (216) is inserted into the opening (110) of the front frame (100), if the fixing means (700) is inserted from the upper side to the lower side, the fixing means (700) fixes the coupling part (216) to the front frame (100), and the coupling part (216) can be fixed to the front frame (100) and become a fixed state that cannot be separated.

[0303] Conversely, if the fixing means (700) is separated by raising it from the lower side to the upper side while in the fixed state, the coupling part (216) can be switched to a fixed release state that is detachable from the front frame (100).

[0304] The above-mentioned connecting part (216) forms guide grooves (2161) on both sides that extend from the top to the bottom and are formed concavely inward.

[0305] The guide groove (2161) can be formed such that the connecting portion (216) extends from the upper corners of both sides, and the connecting portion (216) extends to the center of both sides.

[0306] In addition, at least one fixing hole (2162) can be formed on both sides of the joint portion (216).

[0307] The above fixing hole (2162) can be formed at the bottom of the guide groove (2161).

[0308] The above fixing hole (2162) can be formed to overlap with the above guide groove (2161).

[0309] The above fixing hole (2162) may have the shape of an elongated hole with a long length in the vertical direction.

[0310] The second fixing part (720) and the third fixing part (730) each form guide projections (721, 731) that extend in a direction facing each other at the bottom.

[0311] The guide projections (721, 731) can each be formed such that their vertical length gradually decreases from one side connected to the second fixing part (720) and the third fixing part (730) to the other side that is closer to each other.

[0312] Accordingly, the guide projections (721, 731) can form inclined surfaces (7211, 7311) at the top and bottom, respectively.

[0313] In addition, at least a portion of the surfaces facing each other of the guide projections (721, 731) may be formed as flat surfaces.

[0314] In addition, each corner of the guide projection (721, 731) can be smoothly formed into a curved or inclined surface.

[0315] The connecting portion (216) of the above cover portion (220) passes through the connecting hole (111) formed on the front surface (11) of the above main body portion (10) and is then fitted into the opening (110) of the above front frame (100).

[0316] And, as described above, when the connecting part (216) of the cover part (220) is fitted into the opening (110), the fixing means (700) is fitted from the upper side to the lower side from the rear side of the front frame (100), the guide projections (721, 731) can move downward along the guide groove (2161) of the connecting part (216).

[0317] And, the guide projections (721, 731) move downward along the guide groove (2161) and are fitted into the fixing hole (2162) formed at the bottom of the guide groove (2161).

[0318] At this time, the guide projection (721, 731) can be smoothly fitted into the fixing hole (2162) by means of the inclined surface (7211, 7311) of the guide projection (721, 731). Also, the fixing means (700) can be coupled with the coupling part (216) of the cover part (220).

[0319] Meanwhile, when the fixing means (700) is connected to the coupling part (216) of the cover part (220), if the fixing means (700) is raised upward, the guide projection (721, 731) comes out of the fixing hole (2162) and moves upward along the guide groove (2161) and can be separated from the coupling part (216) of the cover part (220).

[0320] Additionally, the above-mentioned coupling portion (216) may form at least one fixing hole (2163) that is open in the vertical direction on the upper surface.

[0321] The above fixing holes (2163) may be formed on both sides of the upper surface of the coupling part (216) spaced apart from each other.

[0322] The above fixing hole (2163) may have the shape of an elongated hole with a long length in the left-right direction.

[0323] Additionally, the first fixing part (710) may have a fixing projection (711) formed extending downward from the bottom.

[0324] The above fixing protrusions (711) may be formed at the lower ends of both sides of the first fixing part (710) spaced apart from each other.

[0325] The above fixing projection (711) may be formed such that its left-right or front-back length gradually decreases from the top to the bottom connected to the first fixing part (710) to facilitate entry into the fixing hole (2163).

[0326] With the connecting part (216) of the cover part (220) fitted into the opening (110), if the fixing means (700) is fitted from the upper side to the lower side from the rear side of the front frame (100), the fixing projection (711) of the first fixing part (710) is fitted into the fixing hole (2163) on the upper surface of the connecting part (216), and the fixing means (700) can be coupled with the connecting part (216) of the cover part (220).

[0327] Meanwhile, when the fixing means (700) is connected to the coupling part (216) of the cover part (220), if the fixing means (700) is raised upward, the fixing projection (711) comes out of the fixing hole (2163) and can be separated from the coupling part (216) of the cover part (220).

[0328] In addition, the first fixing part (710) can form a gripping part (712) that extends upward from the top.

[0329] The above gripping portion (712) can be formed with a long length in the left-right direction.

[0330] Additionally, the user can grasp the gripping part (712) and move the fixing means (700) downward to insert it, or move the fixing means (700) in the inserted state upward to remove it.

[0331] In addition, the first fixed part (710) may form an upper projection (713) that extends from the rear of the upper part to the rear.

[0332] The upper projection (713) can be formed with a long length in the left-right direction.

[0333] The upper projection (713) can be seated on the upper part of the rear projection (150) formed on the rear side of the front frame (100) described later.

[0334] The upper projection (713) can form reinforcing ribs (7131) that extend upward on both sides.

[0335] Additionally, the second fixing part (720) and the third fixing part (730) may be formed such that their left-right lengths gradually increase from the top to the bottom, connected to the first fixing part (710) in at least some sections.

[0336] That is, the second fixing part (720) and the third fixing part (730) may be formed such that the left-right length at the bottom is larger than the left-right length at the top.

[0337] The above fixing means (700) may be formed such that the thickness of the connecting portion between the first fixing part (710), the second fixing part (720), and the third fixing part (730) is thin.

[0338] Here, thickness may refer to at least one of the front-back, left-right, up-down directions.

[0339] As described above, if the thickness of the connecting portion between the first fixing part (710) and the second fixing part (720) and between the first fixing part (710) and the third fixing part (730) is formed thinly, when the fixing means (700) is moved from the upper side to the lower side and fitted into the coupling part (216), the gap between the second fixing part (720) and the third fixing part (730) can be widened and then narrowed again.

[0340] A corner groove (740) may be formed at the corner defining the connection portion between the first fixing portion (710), the second fixing portion (720), and the first fixing portion (710) and the third fixing portion (730), so as to be formed concavely from the outside to the inside, thereby reducing the thickness of the connection portion between the first fixing portion (710), the second fixing portion (720), and the first fixing portion (710) and the third fixing portion (730).

[0341] At the lower ends of the second fixing part (720) and the third fixing part (730), a lower extension projection (722, 732) extending downward from the guide projection (721, 731) can be formed.

[0342] The lower extension projection (722, 732) is positioned on the outside of the coupling part (216) and can be located below the fixing hole (2162) when the guide projection (721, 731) is inserted into the fixing hole (2162) of the coupling part (216).

[0343] Additionally, the lower extension projection (722, 732) may be positioned on the outside of the rear projection (150) described later as well as the guide projection (721, 731) when the guide projection (721, 731) is inserted into the fixing hole (2162) of the coupling part (216), and may be positioned below the cut groove (152) formed on the side of the rear projection (150).

[0344] The above fixing means (700) may be formed with various elastic materials such as engineering plastics, POM, plastics, metals, and new materials, and the gap between the second fixing part (720) and the third fixing part (730) may be slightly widened when the guide projection (721, 731) is inserted into the guide groove (2161) and moves downward, and then the gap narrows back to its original state by self-restoring force when the guide projection (721, 731) is inserted into the fixing hole (2162), thereby maintaining the state in which the guide projection (721, 731) is inserted into the fixing hole (2162).

[0345] Meanwhile, the front frame (100) forms an opening (110) into which a connecting part (216) is fitted, and thus, the opening (110) can be formed in a shape corresponding to the connecting part (216).

[0346] The above opening (110) may include an upper opening (110a) into which the upper end of the coupling part (216) is fitted, and two side openings (110b) into which both sides of the coupling part (216) are fitted.

[0347] In addition, the front frame (100) has an open pipe hole (130) through which a water outlet pipe (40) connected to the water outlet nozzle (30) and various wires pass.

[0348] The above pipe hole (130) is formed to penetrate the front frame (100) in the front-rear direction.

[0349] The above pipe hole (130) is formed to be in communication with the above through hole (2122).

[0350] The lower projection (2124) can pass through the pipe hole (130) and be seated at the bottom of the pipe hole (130).

[0351] The above pipe hole (130) and through hole (2122) can be formed in a rectangular shape.

[0352] The above pipe hole (130) and passage hole (2122) are configured to connect the inside of the main body part (10) and the inside of the water outlet part (200), and can form a passage through which the water outlet pipe (40) and various wires pass.

[0353] Additionally, the extension (2123) extending to the rear of the passage hole (2122) can be received inside the pipe hole (130).

[0354] Additionally, the front frame (100) may have the fasteners (2121) defined on both sides of the through hole (2122) and a fastening tube hole (140) formed therein into which a fastening tube (2125) extending to the rear of the extension wall (212) is fitted.

[0355] When viewed from the front, the above front frame (100) can be divided into an inner area (101) located inside the opening (110) and an outer area (102) located outside the opening (110) based on the opening (110).

[0356] In the inner region (101), a coupling member (103) may be formed that is joined to the upper end of the extension wall (212) of the bottom portion (210) by a part such as a screw.

[0357] Additionally, the opening (110) is formed concavely from the front to the rear of the front frame (100), and a rear projection (150) protruding from the rear of the opening (110) can be formed on the rear of the front frame (100) to define the opening (110).

[0358] The above rear projection (150) may have a shape similar to a square picture frame when viewed from the rear.

[0359] Additionally, an open hole (151) that is open in the vertical direction may be formed on the upper surface of the rear projection (150) so that the fixing projection (711) of the fixing means (700) can be fitted therein.

[0360] The above-mentioned open hole (151) can be formed to be in communication with the above-mentioned upper opening (110a).

[0361] The above-mentioned open holes (151) may be formed on both sides of the upper surface of the above-mentioned rear protrusion (150) at a distance from each other.

[0362] The above-mentioned open hole (151) can be formed with a long length in the left-right direction.

[0363] The above-mentioned opening hole (151) can be formed to open the front frame (100) in the front-rear direction while penetrating the upper surface of the rear projection (150).

[0364] Therefore, when viewed from the front, the opening hole (151) may appear to be formed on the upper part of the upper opening (110a).

[0365] Additionally, when viewed from above, the opening hole (151) may appear to be formed in the rear projection (150).

[0366] And, the above-mentioned open hole (151) can be formed to communicate with the fixing hole (2163) formed on the upper surface of the above-mentioned coupling part (216).

[0367] Accordingly, when the connecting part (216) of the cover part (220) is fitted into the opening (110), and the fixing means (700) is fitted from the upper side to the lower side from the rear side of the front frame (100), the fixing projection (711) of the first fixing part (710) is fitted into the opening hole (151) on the upper surface of the rear projection (150), and then fitted into the fixing hole (2163) on the upper surface of the connecting part (216), and the fixing means (700) can be coupled with the connecting part (216) of the cover part (220).

[0368] Additionally, the fixing projection (711) of the first fixing part (710) can be fitted into the opening hole (151), so that its front surface is in contact with and supported on the rear surface of the front frame (100), and its rear surface is in contact with and supported on the rear surface of the opening hole (151).

[0369] In addition, the front of the first fixed part (710) can also be supported in contact with the rear of the front frame (100).

[0370] Additionally, the rear projection (150) may form an incision groove (152) cut downward from both corners of the upper surface.

[0371] The above-mentioned incision groove (152) may be formed to be in communication with the upper opening (110a) and the two-sided openings (110b).

[0372] The above-mentioned incision groove (152) may have a shape in which a part of the side of the above-mentioned rear projection (150) is cut in the vertical direction.

[0373] The above-mentioned incision groove (152) can be formed to penetrate the upper surface and side of the rear projection (150) and to open the front frame (100) in the front-rear direction.

[0374] When viewed from the front, the above-mentioned incision groove (152) can be formed wider outward than the above-mentioned two-sided openings (110b).

[0375] When viewed from the front, the above-mentioned incision groove (152) may be formed to extend further upward than the two-sided opening (110b).

[0376] The above-mentioned incision groove (152) has a predetermined width in the front-rear direction and can be formed with a width through which the second fixing part (720) and the third fixing part (730) of the above-mentioned fixing means (700) pass.

[0377] The above-mentioned cut groove (152) has a predetermined width in the left-right direction and can be formed with a width through which the second fixing part (720) and the third fixing part (730) of the above-mentioned fixing means (700) pass.

[0378] And, the above-mentioned incision groove (152) can be formed to communicate with the fixing hole (2162) formed on the side of the above-mentioned coupling part (216).

[0379] Accordingly, when the connecting part (216) of the cover part (220) is fitted into the opening (110), and the fixing means (700) is fitted from the upper side to the lower side from the rear side of the front frame (100), the guide projections (721, 731) of the second fixing part (720) and the third fixing part (730) pass through the cut groove (152) and are fitted into the guide groove (2161) of the connecting part (216).

[0380] And, the guide projections (721, 731) can move downward along the guide groove (2161). And, as the guide projections (721, 731) move along the guide groove (2161) and are inserted into the fixing hole (2162), the fixing means (700) can be coupled with the coupling part (216) of the cover part (220).

[0381] Additionally, as described above, when the guide projections (721, 731) move along the guide groove (2161) and are inserted into the fixing hole (2162), the second fixing part (720) and the third fixing part (730) of the fixing means (700) may have their front surfaces in contact with the rear surface of the front frame (100) and their rear surfaces in contact with the rear surface of the cut groove (152).

[0382] In addition, the first fixing part (710) can be fixed by fitting both ends into the top of the cut groove (152).

[0383] The above rear projection (150) can form an upper projection (154) that extends upward from the upper sides.

[0384] In addition, in the case of the first fixing part (710), both ends can be inserted and fixed between the upper projection (154) and the rear surface of the front frame (100).

[0385] The upper projection (154) is formed with a rounded upper corner adjacent to the rear of the front frame (100), so that the first fixing part (710) can be easily inserted into the upper groove formed between the upper projection (154) and the rear of the front frame (100).

[0386] The upper groove may refer to the upper side of the cut groove (152).

[0387] Additionally, the guide projections (721, 731) can be fitted into the fixed hole (2162) and then into the side hole (153) formed to penetrate both sides of the rear projection (150).

[0388] The above side hole (153) can be formed to communicate with the above two side openings (110b).

[0389] The above side hole (153) can be formed to communicate with the above cut groove (152) in the left and right directions.

[0390] The above rear projection (150) has a hollow shape when viewed from the rear.

[0391] And the side hole (153) may be formed to penetrate the two side openings (110b) formed on the inner side of the rear projection (150) and the inner surface of the rear projection (150).

[0392] For reference, the two openings (110b) formed on the outer surface of the rear projection (150) and the inner side of the rear projection (150) are formed to be connected by the cut groove (152).

[0393] The above side hole (153) can be formed concavely inwardly on the inner surface of the rear projection (150).

[0394] Accordingly, the connecting portion (216) of the rear projection (150) and the cover portion (220) can be connected by the guide projections (721, 731).

[0395] Meanwhile, when the fixing means (700) is coupled to the coupling part (216) of the cover part (220), the fixing means (700) has a wing shape that extends outwardly to the coupling part (216) of the cover part (220).

[0396] Accordingly, when viewed from the rear, the cross-sectional area of ​​the joint (216) can be increased, and the increased cross-sectional area can be formed to be larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the opening (110).

[0397] That is, when the fixing means (700) is coupled with the coupling part (216), the fixing means (700) can be formed larger than the size of the opening (110).

[0398] The first fixing part (710) of the above fixing means (700) may be located at least partially above the upper opening (110a) of the above opening (110).

[0399] Additionally, the second fixing part (720) and the third fixing part (730) of the fixing means (700) may each have at least a portion located further outward than the two openings (110b) of the opening (100).

[0400] As described above, when the cross-sectional area of ​​the connecting part (216) is increased, the connecting part (216) of the cover part (220) is fitted into the opening (110), and the connecting part (216) is unable to exit the opening (110). Therefore, the connecting part (216) of the cover part (220) can be fixed to the front frame (100) by the fixing means (700).

[0401] Additionally, when the connecting part (216) of the cover part (220) is fitted into the opening (110), the rear end of the connecting part (216) is supported while in contact with the inner surface of the opening (110), thereby restricting movement to the rear.

[0402] Accordingly, when the connecting part (216) of the cover part (220) is fitted into the opening (110) and the fixing means (700) is fitted, the movement of the connecting part (216) of the cover part (220) in the left-right and up-down directions is restricted, and accordingly, the cover part (220) can maintain a state of being connected to the front panel (100) of the body part (10) without shaking.

[0403] Additionally, when the connecting part (216) of the cover part (220) is fitted into the opening (110), the fixing means (700) is fitted into the cut groove (152), and accordingly, the fixing means (700) can be fixed while restricting movement in the front and rear directions.

[0404] As another example, the coupling part (216) may be fixed in a state where it is fitted into the opening (110) of the front frame (100), or it may be fixed to the front frame (100) without a separate fixing means (700).

[0405] The above-mentioned connecting part (216) can be connected to the front frame (100) in various ways, such as by a hook, a hooking method, or a press-fit method.

[0406] FIG. 23 is a water piping diagram of a water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0407] The water purifier of the present invention has hot water dispensing and hot water sterilization functions.

[0408] In the case of the present invention, hot water sterilization of various paths, filters, pipes, parts, etc. inside the water purifier can be achieved by using a hot water module installed for generating hot water for drinking purposes, without providing a separate heater for hot water sterilization.

[0409] Referring to FIG. 23 below, an example of a hot water sterilization process of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0410] First, raw water flowing in from the water source flows into the interior of the main body (10) through the water supply channel (31). Then, while flowing through the water supply channel (31), it passes through the pressure reducing valve (460) and flows to the filter (90).

[0411] First, it is filtered primarily by passing through the first filter (91).

[0412] Then, it flows through the intermediate channel (3101) and enters the sterilization valve (3102).

[0413] In hot water sterilization mode, the control unit opens the sterilization valve (3102) toward the first sterilization path (331) branched from the intermediate path (3101) and blocks it toward the second filter (92).

[0414] Accordingly, water introduced into the sterilization valve (3102) flows into the first sterilization path (331).

[0415] In the case of the present invention, purified water that has been filtered primarily while passing through the first filter (91) is supplied to the first sterilization path (331) and heated into hot water in the hot water module (80).

[0416] Therefore, since the water is heated into hot water in the hot water module while the foreign substances contained in the raw water are filtered out, the hot water module (80) can be protected from contamination by the foreign substances contained in the raw water.

[0417] Meanwhile, water flowing into the first sterilization channel (331) joins the hot water channel (34).

[0418] Then, as it flows through the hot water channel (34) and passes through the hot water module (80), it is heated with hot water.

[0419] The hot water heated in the hot water module (80) flows through the hot water channel (34) and then flows into the second sterilization channel (332) branched from the hot water channel (34).

[0420] In hot water sterilization mode, the control unit controls the hot water valve (3402) and the water outlet valve (3901) to be blocked.

[0421] Therefore, the hot water discharged into the hot water channel (34) after being heated in the hot water module (80) can flow into the second sterilization channel (332).

[0422] The hot water flowing through the second sterilization path (332) joins the intermediate path (3101).

[0423] Afterwards, the water passes through the water purification channel (32), sterilizes the water purification channel (32) with hot water, and flows through the water purification valve (3202) to the water outlet channel (39).

[0424] While the water purification channel is being sterilized with hot water, the control unit controls the water purification valve (3202) and the drain valve (470) to be open. And, the water outlet valve (3901) is controlled to be closed.

[0425] Therefore, hot water that flows through the water purification valve (3202) to the water outlet path (39) can flow through the drain path (370) and then be discharged to the outside.

[0426] In addition, for hot water sterilization of the cold water flow path, the control unit can control the water purification valve (3202) to be closed and the cold water valve (3203) to be opened.

[0427] Accordingly, the hot water in the water purification channel (32) flows into the cold water channel (35) through the open cold water valve (3203). Then, the cold water channel (35) and the cold water module (85) are sterilized with hot water.

[0428] For hot water sterilization of the cold water channel (35), the control unit controls the cold water valve (3203) and the drain valve (470) to be open. Then, the water purification valve (3202) and the water outlet valve (3901) are controlled to be closed.

[0429] Therefore, after sterilizing the cold water channel (35), the hot water flowing into the outlet channel (39) can flow into the drain channel (370) and then be discharged to the outside.

[0430] The various valves mentioned in the foregoing description may be electronically controlled valves capable of opening or closing an inlet or outlet by electronic control. As an example, at least one of the various valves mentioned in the foregoing description may be provided as a solenoid valve.

[0431] In addition, the various valves mentioned in the above description may be provided as three-way valves having one inlet and two outlets, or may be provided by combining multiple valves.

[0432] In addition, at least some of the flow paths mentioned in the above description may be made of stainless steel. In this case, the flow path after the filter (downstream of the filter) may be made of stainless steel, particularly based on the direction of water flow; however, if the flow path is made of stainless steel as described above, replacing the flow path is practically difficult. Nevertheless, through hot water sterilization, the flow path can be hygienically maintained without replacing the pipes or the flow path.

[0433] In addition, the above cold water module (85) can cool purified water into cold water using cooling power generated through a refrigerant system including a compressor. In addition, purified water can be cooled into cold water using a thermoelectric element, etc., and cold water can be cooled using various known cooling means.

[0434] In addition, various valves, hot water modules, and cold water modules can be controlled by a control unit, and said control unit includes a PCB and a processor. said control unit may include a microcomputer, etc. said control unit may include one or more PCBs. said control unit may operate according to a programmed algorithm.

[0435] In addition, as described above, connecting means for connecting the Euro can be installed at each branch point or junction point. For example, a T-shaped connector may be installed. In addition, various fitting means may be installed.

[0436] Additionally, as described above, a valve may be installed at each branching point or junction point to selectively open or close the flow path while connecting the flow path. In this case, control can be implemented so that the valve opens only when water flows through the corresponding flow path.

[0437] In addition, check valves that control the flow of fluid in one direction may be installed in the various fluid paths described above to prevent backflow of fluid.

[0438] For example, a check valve may be installed in the hot water channel to allow fluid flow from the water purification valve to the hot water channel, while restricting fluid flow from the hot water channel to the water purification channel.

[0439] In addition, a check valve may be installed in the first sterilization path to allow fluid flow from the intermediate path towards the hot water path, while restricting fluid flow from the hot water path side to the intermediate path side.

[0440] In addition, a check valve may be installed in the second sterilization path to allow fluid flow from the hot water path to the intermediate path while restricting fluid flow from the intermediate path to the hot water path.

[0441] In addition, a check valve may be installed in the cold water channel to allow fluid flow from the cold water module side to the outlet nozzle side, while restricting fluid flow from the water outlet nozzle side to the cold water module side.

[0442] In addition, a check valve may be installed in the drain guide to prevent fluid from flowing backward in a direction opposite to the drain direction.

[0443] In addition, the temperature sensor mentioned in the above description can be equipped as a sensor in various ways within the range capable of detecting the temperature of a conventional fluid.

[0444] According to the present invention as described above, there is an effect of being able to sterilize and wash with hot water the entire water flow path and valve inside the water outlet device connected from the water supply path connected to the water supply source to the water outlet nozzle or discharge port.

[0445] In addition, according to the present invention as described above, there is a possible effect of being able to sterilize and wash with hot water up to the filter installed at the beginning of the water purifier flow path.

[0446] According to the present invention as described above, the hot water generated while sterilizing and washing the entire water path of the water purifier with hot water can be discharged through a water outlet nozzle or drained to the outside of the water outlet device, thereby preventing safety accidents such as burns that may occur when a large amount of hot water is discharged through the water outlet nozzle, and also has the effect of preventing the inconvenience of the user having to handle a large amount of hot water.

[0447] In addition, in the case of the present invention, purified water that has been filtered primarily while passing through the first filter (91) is supplied to the first sterilization path (331) and heated into hot water in the hot water module (80).

[0448] Therefore, since the water is heated into hot water in the hot water module while the foreign substances contained in the raw water are filtered out, the hot water module (80) can be protected from contamination by the foreign substances contained in the raw water.

[0449] In addition, without providing a separate tank or heater for hot water sterilization, hot water for sterilization can be generated using a hot water tank provided for generating hot water for drinking water, thereby sterilizing the internal flow path of the water outlet device.

[0450] In addition, there is an advantage in that various water passages can be sterilized at high temperatures using a hot water heater module without using a separate sterilization module or sterilization heater, by sterilizing only the second filter.

[0451] According to the present invention as described above, light can be output around the outlet nozzle where purified water is supplied. In addition, when using the water purifier, lighting of different atmospheres can be output depending on the situation.

[0452] In addition, even if a light source emitting light is installed around the water outlet nozzle, static electricity from the water outlet nozzle or its surroundings is blocked from being transmitted to the light source, thereby protecting the PCB contained in the light source from static electricity.

[0453] In addition, a portion of the water outlet formed to protrude forward from the main body is fixed in a state of being received inside the main body, and the water outlet can be separated from the main body when necessary. Furthermore, even if the water outlet is separated from the main body, the light source can remain connected to the water outlet.

[0454] The foregoing description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will understand that other specific forms can be easily modified without altering the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single unit may be implemented in a distributed manner, and components described as distributed may likewise be implemented in a combined form.

[0455] The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims set forth below rather than by the detailed description above, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A main body portion that accommodates a filter internally, generates purified water by passing raw water introduced from the outside through the filter, and has a coupling hole formed on the front surface that connects the inner space and the outer space; A water outlet formed to protrude forward from the main body, with at least a portion thereof received inside the main body through the coupling hole; A water outlet nozzle exposed to the bottom surface of the above-mentioned water outlet and discharging the above-mentioned purified water; A water purifier characterized by including a fixing means that is coupled to the inner side of the main body in parallel with the front of the main body and fixes the water outlet received inside the main body to the main body.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above-described main body is equipped with a front frame arranged parallel to the rear of the above-described front, and the above-described water outlet is fixed to the above-described front frame.

3. In Paragraph 2, A water purifier that forms a coupling part extending rearward from the rear end of a cover part forming the outer shape of the above-mentioned water outlet and passing through the coupling hole and then coupling to the above-mentioned front frame.

4. In Paragraph 3, A water purifier having an opening formed in the front frame that is open in the front-rear direction or concave from front to rear so that the coupling part is fitted therein.

5. In Paragraph 4, A water purifier in which the above-mentioned opening is formed concavely from the front to the rear, and the rear surface of the front frame has the opening formed on the inner side and a rear projection protruding backward.

6. In Paragraph 5, A water purifier having a cut groove formed on both sides of the above-mentioned rear projection, extending concavely from the top to the bottom and into which the above-mentioned fixing means is fitted.

7. In Paragraph 6, The above-mentioned connecting part forms a guide groove that extends from the top to the bottom of both sides and is formed concavely inwardly.

8. In Paragraph 7, A water purifier having a fixing hole formed at the bottom of the guide home that penetrates both sides of the joint portion.

9. In Paragraph 8, The above fixing means comprises a first fixing part that is seated on the upper surface of the coupling part and extends in a horizontal direction, and A water purifier forming a second fixed part and a third fixed part extending downward from both sides of the first fixed part.

10. In Paragraph 9, A water purifier in which guide projections extending in a direction facing each other are formed at the lower ends of the second and third fixing parts.

11. In Paragraph 10, The above guide protrusions are formed to become smaller in the direction facing each other.

12. In Paragraph 10, A water purifier in which the above guide projection passes through the cut groove and moves from the upper side to the lower side along the guide groove, and is then inserted into the above fixing hole to be fixed.

13. In Paragraph 12, A water purifier in which a guide projection inserted into the above-mentioned fixed hole is inserted into a side hole formed by penetrating the side of the above-mentioned rear projection and fixed.

14. In Paragraph 9, The above-mentioned first fixing part is a water purifier that forms at least one fixing projection protruding downward.

15. In Paragraph 14, A water purifier forming an open hole in the vertical direction of the above-mentioned rear protrusion.

16. In Paragraph 15, A water purifier having at least one fixing hole formed on the upper surface of the above-mentioned coupling part, which is open in the vertical direction.

17. In Paragraph 16, The above-mentioned fixed projection passes through the above-mentioned open hole and is fitted into the above-mentioned fixed hole.

18. In Paragraph 1, The above fixing means is a water purifier that fixes the water outlet to the main body while moving from the upper side to the lower side, or separates the water outlet from the main body while moving from the lower side to the upper side, with the top cover forming the upper surface of the main body separated.

19. In Paragraph 1, A water purifier in which the above fixing means is coupled to the rear end circumference of the water outlet and formed to extend outward from the rear end circumference of the water outlet to increase the cross-sectional area of ​​the water outlet.

20. In Paragraph 1, The above-mentioned outlet is, A bottom portion forming the bottom surface of the above-mentioned water outlet and coupled to the above-mentioned main body; and A water purifier comprising a cover portion that forms the upper surface, front surface, and both sides of the above-mentioned water outlet portion, has the rear and lower surfaces open to form the outer shape of the above-mentioned water outlet portion together with the above-mentioned bottom surface portion, and is coupled to the above-mentioned main body portion through the above-mentioned fixing means.

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