CN112075842A - Water dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a water drinking device which comprises a water tank, a smart seat, a smart column assembly, an exhaust column assembly and a floating ball assembly. The intelligent seat is arranged at the top of the water tank, the intelligent column assembly comprises an intelligent column, a water through hole and an air vent which are communicated with an inner cavity of the intelligent column are formed on the peripheral wall of the intelligent column, the exhaust column assembly is movably arranged in the inner cavity of the intelligent column between a first position and a second position, the exhaust column assembly comprises an exhaust column, a water inlet channel communicated with the water through hole is defined between the exhaust column and the intelligent column, an air inlet channel suitable for being communicated with the air vent is defined in the exhaust column, the floating ball assembly is connected with the exhaust column assembly to drive the exhaust column assembly to move, and when the exhaust column assembly is located at the first position, the air inlet channel and the water inlet channel are both cut off; when the exhaust column assembly is in the second position, the intake passage and the intake passage are both open. The water drinking device provided by the embodiment of the invention has the advantages of simple structure, stable and smooth water outlet and capability of completely discharging water in the water barrel.

Description

drinking device

technical field

The invention relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a drinking water device.

Background technique

At present, there are two main working principles of the water outlet of the water dispenser: one is to separate the water inlet and air inlet, and use two floating balls to seal each, but there are problems of complex structure, high cost and large space occupation; the other is that only the water outlet is sealed The floating ball has no independent air intake channel to supply air to the water bucket, but this structure is prone to air trapping when the water bucket is a soft water bucket and the soft water bucket collapses to a certain amount of residual water, and the reliability is poor. In addition, the above-mentioned other water outlet working principle also has the problem that the air intake process is discontinuous, which easily leads to insufficient water intake, so that the water outlet flow of the water dispenser is small or even interrupted, and the water in the bucket is not drained cleanly.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, the present invention proposes a drinking device, which has a simple structure, smooth and stable water output, and can completely discharge the water in the bucket.

A drinking device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a water tank, which is provided with a ventilation port and a water outlet communicating with the outside atmosphere; a smart seat, the smart seat is arranged on the top of the water tank, and inside the smart seat An installation cavity with open upper and lower ends is defined; a smart column assembly, the smart column assembly is arranged in the installation cavity, the lower end of the smart column assembly is sealingly matched with the inner peripheral wall of the installation cavity, the smart column The assembly includes a smart column, and the peripheral wall of the smart column is formed with water through holes and ventilation holes that communicate with the inner cavity of the smart column; an exhaust column assembly, the exhaust column assembly is in the first position and the second position. It is arranged in the inner cavity of the smart column so as to be movable up and down between positions, the exhaust column assembly includes an exhaust column, and the exhaust column and the smart column are defined to communicate with the water through hole. The water inlet channel is suitable for communicating with the inner cavity of the water tank, the exhaust column defines an air intake channel suitable for communicating with the ventilation hole, and the air intake channel is suitable for communicating with the The inner cavity of the water tank is communicated; the floating ball assembly is arranged in the water tank, and the floating ball assembly is connected with the exhaust column assembly to drive the exhaust column assembly to move up and down; When the air column assembly is at the first position, the intake passage is cut off and the water intake passage is cut off; when the exhaust column assembly is at the second position, the intake passage is turned on and The water inlet channel is connected.

According to the drinking device of the embodiment of the present invention, the air intake channel and the water intake channel are separated, and the air intake channel and the water intake channel are realized by arranging the floating ball assembly and connecting the floating ball assembly with the exhaust column assembly to drive the exhaust column assembly to move up and down. By separating the air inlet channel and the water inlet channel, the air inlet channel can be independent of the water inlet channel, so as to ensure the air supply of the water bucket, so as to ensure the smooth and stable water outlet of the drinking device, and make the water in the water bucket can be Completely drained. In addition, by using one floating ball assembly to control the separate air intake channel and water intake channel at the same time, the control structure of the water intake channel and the air intake channel of the drinking device can be simplified, so that the structure of the drinking device is simple.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the floating ball assembly includes: a floating ball; a connecting rod, the connecting rod is connected to the floating ball and the connecting rod is fixed relative to the floating ball, the connecting rod is connected to the floating ball The exhaust column is connected.

According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, one end of the connecting rod away from the floating ball is movably connected to the smart column assembly.

Optionally, one end of the connecting rod away from the floating ball is rotatably connected to the smart column assembly.

Further, the connecting rod is rotatably connected with the exhaust column.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the water inlet channel adjacent to the inner cavity of the water tank is a water outlet end, and the exhaust column assembly includes a first blocking member, and the first blocking member is provided on the water outlet. On the outer peripheral wall of the exhaust column, when the exhaust column assembly is in the first position, the first blocking member blocks the water outlet end to cut off the water inlet passage; When the air column assembly is in the second position, the first blocking member opens the water outlet end to conduct the water inlet channel.

Optionally, the first blocking member is a silicone member.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the air inlet channel away from the water tank is an air outlet end, and the air outlet end is adapted to communicate with the vent hole, and the smart column assembly includes: a second blocking member, The second blocking member is arranged on the smart column, and when the exhaust column assembly is in the first position, the second blocking member blocks the gas outlet end to allow the intake air The passage is cut off; when the exhaust column assembly is in the second position, the second blocking member opens the gas outlet end to make the intake passage conduct.

Optionally, the second blocking member is a silicone member.

According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the top of the gas outlet end is open, an annular sealing stopper is formed on the inner peripheral wall of the air inlet channel, the sealing stopper is disposed adjacent to the gas outlet end, and the The inner side of the sealing stopper defines an air outlet hole, the second blocking member includes a blocking portion suitable for matching with the air outlet end, and when the exhaust column assembly is in the first position, the The blocking part abuts on the upper surface of the sealing stopper to close the air outlet hole, and the air intake passage is cut off; when the exhaust column assembly is in the second position, the blocking part is in contact with the sealing stopper. The blocking part separates and opens the air outlet hole, and the air intake passage is connected.

Optionally, the cross-sectional area of the blocking portion is gradually increased in the direction from bottom to top, and the cross-sectional area of the gas outlet end is gradually increased in the direction from bottom to top.

Optionally, one end of the water inlet channel adjacent to the inner cavity of the water tank is a water outlet end, and the exhaust column assembly includes a first blocking member, and the first blocking member is provided at the end of the exhaust column. On the outer peripheral wall, when the exhaust column assembly is in the first position, the first blocking member blocks the water outlet to block the water inlet passage; at the exhaust column assembly In the second position, the first blocking member opens the water outlet to make the water inlet channel conduct; when the exhaust column assembly is in the second position, the blocking The distance between the lower end surface of the part and the upper end surface of the sealing stopper is smaller than the distance between the upper end surface of the first blocking member and the lower end surface of the water outlet.

Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth, in part, from the following description, and in part will be apparent from the following description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

Description of drawings

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

1 is an exploded view of a drinking device according to some embodiments of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the drinking device of FIG. 1 with the exhaust column assembly in a second position;

Fig. 3 is the enlarged view of A place in Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is the enlarged view of B place in Fig. 2;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view from another angle of the drinking device of FIG. 1 with the vent column assembly in a second position;

Fig. 6 is the enlarged view at C place in Fig. 5;

7 is a cross-sectional view of the drinking device of FIG. 1 with the exhaust column assembly in a first position;

Fig. 8 is an enlarged view at D in Fig. 7;

Fig. 9 is the enlarged view at the E place in Fig. 7;

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the hydration device of FIG. 1 from another angle with the vent column assembly in a first position.

Reference number:

Drinking water device 100;

bucket 10;

Water tank 1; vent 11; water outlet 12;

smart seat 2;

smart column assembly 3; smart column 31; water hole 311; ventilation hole 312; second blocking member 32; blocking portion 321; smart column sealing ring 33;

exhaust column assembly 4; exhaust column 41; water inlet channel 411; water outlet end 4111; air inlet channel 412; sealing stopper 4121; air outlet hole 41211; air outlet end 4122;

float assembly 5; float 51; connecting rod 52; latch 53;

Anti-overflow float assembly 6;

filter assembly 7;

Bracket 8; Bracket sealing ring 81.

Detailed ways

The following describes in detail the embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary, only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

The water drinking apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10 .

1 and 2 , according to a drinking device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the drinking device 100 includes a water tank 1 , a smart seat 2 , a smart column assembly 3 , an exhaust column assembly 4 and a float assembly 5 . The water tank 1 is provided with a vent 11 and a water outlet 12 which communicate with the outside atmosphere. The smart seat 2 is arranged on the top of the water tank 1 . The smart seat 2 defines an installation cavity with both upper and lower ends open. The water bucket 10 can be arranged on the smart seat 2 . The smart column assembly 3 is arranged in the installation cavity, and the lower end of the smart column assembly 3 is sealed and matched with the inner peripheral wall of the installation cavity to prevent water leakage and air leakage. The smart column assembly 3 includes a smart column 31 , and a water passage hole 311 and a ventilation hole 312 are formed on the peripheral wall of the smart column 31 , which are both communicated with the inner cavity of the smart column 31 .

As shown in Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 6 (wherein the dashed arrows indicate the flow direction of water and the solid line arrows indicate the flow direction of air), the exhaust column assembly 4 is movably provided up and down between the first position and the second position. In the inner cavity of the smart column 31, the exhaust column assembly 4 includes an exhaust column 41. A water inlet channel 411 communicated with the water passage hole 311 is defined between the exhaust column 41 and the smart column 31, and the water inlet channel 411 is suitable for The inner cavity of the water tank 1 is communicated. When the water inlet channel 411 is turned on, the water in the water bucket 10 enters the water inlet channel from the water passage hole 311 , and then enters the water tank 1 . The exhaust column 41 defines an air intake channel 412 adapted to communicate with the vent hole 312 , and the intake channel 412 is adapted to communicate with the inner cavity of the water tank 1 so that the water tub 10 can communicate with the outside atmosphere. When the air intake channel 412 is turned on, the air in the water tank 1 enters the air intake channel 412 , and then enters the water bucket 10 through the ventilation hole 311 .

The floating ball assembly 5 is arranged in the water tank 1, the floating ball assembly 5 floats on the water surface in the water tank 1, and the floating ball assembly 5 is connected with the exhaust column assembly 4 to drive the exhaust column assembly 4 to move up and down, so that the exhaust column can be controlled The assembly 4 moves up and down between a first position and a second position.

When the exhaust column assembly 4 is in the first position, the air intake channel 412 is cut off and the water intake channel 411 is cut off, the drinking device 100 is in a sealed state, the gas in the water tank 1 cannot enter the water bucket 10 through the air intake channel 412, and the water bucket 10 is in a sealed state. The water cannot enter the water tank 1 through the water inlet channel 411 . When the exhaust column assembly 4 is in the second position, the air intake channel 412 is connected and the water intake channel 411 is connected, the drinking device 100 is in the water intake state, the water bucket 1 is communicated with the outside world, and the gas in the water tank 1 can pass through the air intake channel 412 enters the water bucket 10, and the water in the water bucket 10 can enter the water tank 1 through the water inlet channel 411.

2 to 6 , when the drinking device 100 is in the water inlet state, the water level in the water tank 1 is low, the floating ball 51 of the floating ball assembly 5 floats on the water surface in the water tank, and the floating ball assembly 5 is also in a low position. At this time, the floating ball assembly 5 controls the exhaust column assembly 4 to be in the second position, the air inlet channel 412 is turned on and the water inlet channel 411 is turned on, the water in the water bucket 10 enters the water tank 1 from the water inlet channel 411, and the air in the water tank 10 flows from The air inlet channel 412 enters the water bucket 10 , the pressure difference between the water bucket 10 and the outside is at a low level, and the water in the water bucket 10 flows into the water tank 1 stably and continuously by gravity. When the water level in the water tank 1 rises to a higher level, the float assembly 5 controls the exhaust column assembly 4 to move from the second position to the first position, and the drinking device 100 is converted from the water inlet state to the sealed state.

7-10, when the drinking device 100 is in a sealed state, the water level in the water tank 1 is high, the float ball 51 of the float ball assembly 5 floats on the water surface in the water tank, and the float ball assembly 5 is also in a high position. At this time, the float assembly 5 controls the exhaust column assembly 4 to be in the first position, the air inlet channel 412 is blocked and the water inlet channel 411 is blocked, the water in the water bucket 10 cannot enter the water tank 1, and the gas in the water tank 1 cannot enter the water bucket 10. When the water in the water tank 1 is discharged from the water outlet 12, the water level in the water tank 1 drops, and the float ball assembly 5 drops with the water level. At this time, the float ball assembly 5 controls the exhaust column assembly 4 to move from the first position to the second position, drinking water The device 100 transitions from a sealed state to a watered state.

When the water bucket 10 is a soft water bucket, the drinking device 100 can be used for the soft water bucket without air trapping. The soft water bucket can collapse and reduce the volume of the soft water bucket, thereby reducing the negative pressure in the soft water bucket.

2 to 6 , when the water volume in the soft water bucket is greater than a critical value (for example, the water volume in the soft water bucket is greater than 1/3) and the drinking device 100 is in a water-in state, the water level in the water tank 1 is low, and the floating ball of the floating ball assembly 5 51 floats on the water surface in the water tank 1, and the float assembly 5 is also in a lower position. At this time, the float assembly 5 controls the exhaust column assembly 4 to be in the second position, the air inlet channel 412 is connected and the water inlet channel 411 is connected. The water in the soft water bucket enters the water tank 1 from the water inlet channel 411, the water in the soft water bucket decreases, and the soft water bucket collapses, which can reduce the negative pressure in the soft water bucket, and the water in the soft water bucket enters the water tank 1 from the water inlet channel 411 by gravity, A small amount of water can enter the water tank 1 through the air intake channel 412 , and the air in the water tank 1 is discharged into the outside through the vent 11 , thereby realizing the continuous and stable water intake of the water tank 1 of the drinking device 100 .

Referring to FIG. 2 to FIG. 6 , the water volume in the soft water bucket continues to decrease until the water volume in the soft water bucket is less than a critical value (for example, the water volume in the soft water bucket is less than 1/3). At this time, if the drinking device 100 is in the water-in state, the soft water bucket cannot continue to collapse, the negative pressure in the soft water bucket increases, and the water in the soft water bucket cannot enter the water tank 1 only by gravity. At this time, the air in the water tank 1 can enter the soft water bucket from the air inlet channel 412, and the soft water bucket is filled with air to reduce the negative pressure in the soft water bucket, so that the water in the soft water bucket can continue to enter the water tank 1 from the water inlet channel 411 until the soft water bucket The water inside is completely drained. When the water level in the water tank 1 rises to a higher level, the float assembly 5 controls the exhaust column assembly 4 to move from the second position to the first position, and the drinking device 100 is converted from the water inlet state to the sealed state.

7-10, when the drinking device 100 is in a sealed state, the water level in the water tank 1 is relatively high, the floating ball assembly 5 is in a relatively high position, the floating ball assembly 5 controls the exhaust column assembly 4 to be in the first position, and the air intake passage 412 Cut off and the water inlet channel 411 is cut off, the water in the soft water bucket cannot enter the water tank 1, and the gas in the water tank 1 cannot enter the soft water bucket. When the water in the water tank 1 is discharged from the water outlet 12, the water level in the water tank 1 drops, and the float ball assembly 5 drops with the water level. At this time, the float ball assembly 5 controls the exhaust column assembly 4 to move from the first position to the second position, drinking water The device 100 is converted from a sealed state to a water-in state, and the water in the soft water bucket can flow into the water tank 1 .

Compared with the drinking device in the related art, the drinking device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention controls the conduction and interruption of the air inlet channel 412 and the water inlet channel 411 simultaneously through a floating ball assembly 5, and has a simple structure. In addition, the air inlet channel 412 is separated from the water inlet channel 411, so that the air inlet channel 412 can be independent of the water inlet channel 411 to ensure the air supply of the water bucket 10, thereby ensuring smooth and stable water output from the drinking device 100, and can make the water in the water bucket 10. can be completely discharged.

According to the drinking device 10 of the embodiment of the present invention, the air inlet channel 412 and the water inlet channel 411 are separated, and the floating ball assembly 5 is provided and the floating ball assembly 5 is connected with the exhaust column assembly 4 to drive the exhaust column assembly 4 to move up and down, so as to realize The conduction and cut-off of the air inlet channel 412 and the water inlet channel 411, by separating the air inlet channel 412 and the water inlet channel 411, the air inlet channel 412 can be independent of the water inlet channel 411 to ensure the air supply of the water bucket 10, thereby ensuring The water from the drinking device 100 is smooth and stable, and the water in the water bucket 10 can be completely discharged. Furthermore, by using one float assembly 5 to control the separate air inlet channel 412 and water inlet channel 411 simultaneously, the control structure of the water inlet channel 411 and the air inlet channel 412 of the drinking device 100 can be simplified, so that the structure of the drinking device 100 is simple.

Referring to FIGS. 1 , 2 and 5 , according to some embodiments of the present invention, the float assembly 5 includes a float 51 and a connecting rod 52 . The floating ball 51 floats on the water surface in the water tank 1 , and the floating ball 51 moves up and down with the change of the water level in the water tank 1 . The connecting rod 52 is connected with the floating ball 51 and the connecting rod 52 is fixed relative to the floating ball 51 , and the floating ball 51 can drive the connecting rod 52 to move. The connecting rod 52 is connected with the exhaust column assembly 4. When the connecting rod 52 moves, it can drive the exhaust column assembly 4 to vertically move up and down between the first position and the second position, thereby controlling the distance between the air inlet channel 412 and the water inlet channel 411. On and off, the drinking device 100 can automatically control the on and off of the intake channel 412 and the water intake channel 411 according to the water level in the water tank 1, so that the water in the bucket 10 is completely discharged, and the water from the drinking device 100 is smooth and stable. The conduction and cut-off of the air inlet passage 412 and the water inlet passage 411 are simultaneously controlled by a floating ball assembly 5, and the structure is simple.

1 , 2 and 5, according to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the end of the connecting rod 52 away from the floating ball 51 is movably connected to the smart column assembly 3, so that the connecting rod 52 can be relative to the smart column assembly. 3 activities. The connecting rod 52 drives the exhaust column assembly 4 to move, so that the floating ball assembly 5 and the smart column assembly 3 are connected stably and the floating ball 51 can move up and down with the water level, so that the exhaust column assembly 4 is between the first position and the second position. It moves vertically up and down to control the conduction and cutoff of the air inlet channel 412 and the water inlet channel 411 , so that the water in the water bucket 10 is completely discharged, and the water from the drinking device 100 is smooth and stable.

2, 4 and 5, optionally, one end of the connecting rod 52 away from the floating ball 51 is rotatably connected to the smart column assembly 3, so that the connection structure is simple, and the connecting rod 52 drives the exhaust column assembly 4 to move in the first position. Move up and down between the first position and the second position, thereby controlling the conduction and blocking of the air inlet channel 412 and the water inlet channel 411, so that the water in the bucket 10 is completely discharged, and the water from the drinking device 100 is smooth and stable.

4 and 9, further, the connecting rod 52 is rotatably connected to the exhaust column 41, so that when the connecting rod 52 drives the exhaust column assembly 4 to move up and down between the first position and the second position, the exhaust column 41 can keep moving vertically, so as to precisely control the conduction and cut-off of the intake passage 412 .

According to some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the water inlet channel 411 adjacent to the inner cavity of the water tank 1 is the water outlet end 4111 . The exhaust column assembly 4 includes a first blocking member 42 , the first blocking member 42 is annular, the first blocking member 42 is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the exhaust column 41 , the exhaust column 41 and the first blocking member 42 Relatively fixed, the exhaust column 41 can drive the first blocking member 42 to move up and down. When the exhaust column assembly 4 is in the first position, the first blocking member 42 blocks the water outlet end 4111 to block the water inlet channel 411 . When the exhaust column assembly 4 is in the second position, the first blocking member 42 moves down, and the first blocking member 42 opens the water outlet end 4111 to make the water inlet channel 411 conduct.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 , optionally, the first blocking member 42 is a silicone member, which is soft in material and has good sealing performance.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , according to some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the air inlet channel 412 away from the water tank 1 is an air outlet end 4122 . The air outlet end 4122 is adapted to communicate with the ventilation hole 312 , and the air in the water tank 1 can pass through the air inlet channel. 412 reaches the gas outlet 4122, and then the gas enters the water bucket 10 from the vent hole 312, reducing the negative pressure in the water bucket 10, so that the water in the water bucket 10 can be completely discharged. The water in the water tub 10 can enter the air intake passage 412 from the vent hole 312 and flow into the water tank 1 . The smart column assembly 3 includes a second blocking member 32, and the second blocking member 32 is arranged on the smart column 31. When the exhaust column assembly 4 is in the first position, the second blocking member 32 blocks the gas outlet so that the The intake passage 412 is blocked. When the exhaust column assembly 4 is in the second position, the second blocking member 32 opens the exhaust end to make the intake passage 412 conduct.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 , optionally, the second blocking member 32 is a silicone member, which is soft in material and has good sealing performance.

3 and 8 , according to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the top of the outlet end 4122 is open, and an annular sealing stopper 4121 is formed on the inner peripheral wall of the inlet passage 412 , and the sealing stopper 4121 is adjacent to the outlet end 4122 is set, the inner side of the sealing stopper 4121 defines the air outlet 41211, the gas in the water tank 1 can reach the air outlet 41211 through the air inlet channel 412, and then the air enters the air outlet 4122 from the air outlet 41211, and enters the water bucket 10 from the air hole 312. , reduce the negative pressure in the bucket 10 . The second blocking member 32 includes a blocking portion 321 adapted to cooperate with the gas outlet end. When the exhaust column assembly 4 is in the first position, the sealing stopper 4121 is matched with the blocking portion 321, and the blocking portion 321 is in contact with the blocking portion 321. It is connected to the upper surface of the sealing stopper 4121 to close the air outlet hole 41211, and the air inlet passage 412 is cut off. When the exhaust column assembly 4 is in the second position, the sealing stopper 4121 is spaced apart from the blocking part 321 , the blocking part 321 is separated from the sealing stopper 4121 and opens the air outlet 41211 , and the intake passage 412 is connected. By providing the sealing stopper 4121 to define the air outlet hole 41211 , the sealing portion 321 of the second blocking member 32 can open and block the air outlet hole 41211 , so that the air inlet passage 412 is easily connected and cut off.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 8 , optionally, the cross-sectional area of the blocking portion 321 is gradually increased in the direction from bottom to top, and the cross-sectional area of the gas outlet end 4122 is gradually increased in the direction from bottom to top. The side wall of 4122 has a guiding effect on the movement of the blocking part 321, so that the blocking part 321 can be precisely matched with the sealing stop part 4121, so that the intake passage 412 is easy to conduct and cut off, and prevent water leakage and air leakage in the intake passage 412. Phenomenon.

4 and 9 , optionally, one end of the water inlet channel 412 adjacent to the inner cavity of the water tank 1 is the water outlet end 4111 , and the water in the bucket 10 flows through the water inlet channel 412 and enters the water tank 1 from the water outlet end 4111 . The exhaust column assembly 4 includes a first blocking member 42 , the first blocking member 42 is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the exhaust column 41 and the first blocking member 42 is annularly arranged around the outer peripheral wall of the exhaust column 41 . The blocking member 42 is fixed relative to the exhaust column 41 , and the exhaust column 41 can drive the first blocking member 42 to move up and down when the exhaust column 41 moves up and down. When the exhaust column assembly 4 is in the first position, the first blocking member 42 blocks the water outlet end 4111 to block the water inlet channel 411 . When the exhaust column assembly 4 is in the second position, the first blocking member 42 opens the water outlet end 4111 to make the water inlet channel 411 conduct.

3 , 4 , 7 , 8 and 9 , when the exhaust column assembly 4 is in the second position, the distance d1 between the lower end surface of the blocking part 321 and the upper end surface of the sealing stop part 4121 It is smaller than the distance d2 between the upper end surface of the first blocking member 42 and the lower end surface of the water outlet end 4111 . In this way, when the exhaust column assembly 4 moves from the second position to the first position, the second blocking member 32 blocks the intake passage 412 first, and then the first blocking member 42 blocks the water inlet passage 411 . The water flow rate of the air inlet passage 412 is small, and the water flow rate of the water inlet passage 411 is large, so that the resistance is small when the air inlet passage 412 is cut off, and the resistance is large when the water inlet passage 411 is cut off. By cutting off the air inlet channel 412 first, the negative pressure in the water bucket 10 increases, the water flow rate of the water inlet channel 411 decreases, and the resistance of the water inlet channel 411 is reduced at this time. This arrangement is convenient for the first blocking member 42 to quickly close the water inlet channel 411, so that the water drinking device 100 can quickly enter the sealed state from the water inlet state.

The following describes a drinking device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention with reference to FIGS. 1-10 , and the drinking device 100 can be used for a soft water bucket.

In this embodiment, referring to FIGS. 1 to 10 , the drinking device 100 includes a water tank 1 , a smart seat 2 , a smart column assembly 3 , an exhaust column assembly 4 and a floating ball assembly 5 . The water tank 1 has a vent 11 and a water outlet 12 . The smart column assembly 3 includes a smart column 31 , a second blocking member 32 , a smart column sealing ring 33 and a bracket 8 . The smart column sealing ring 33 can seal the gap between the smart seat 2 and the smart column 31 to prevent water leakage and air leakage. A bracket sealing ring 81 is arranged between the bracket 8 and the smart column 31 , and the bracket sealing ring 81 can seal the gap between the bracket 8 and the smart column 31 to prevent water leakage and air leakage. A water through hole 311 and a ventilation hole 312 are formed on the peripheral wall of the smart column 31 and communicate with the inner cavity of the smart column 31 . The exhaust column assembly 4 includes an exhaust column 41 and a first blocking member 42 , the first blocking member 42 is annular, and the first blocking member 42 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the exhaust column 41 . The float assembly 5 includes a float 51 , a connecting rod 52 and a latch 53 .

The soft water bucket is arranged above the smart seat 2, the smart seat 2 is arranged on the top of the water tank 1, the smart seat 2 defines an installation cavity with open upper and lower ends, the smart column assembly 3 is arranged in the installation cavity, and the lower end of the smart column assembly 3 In sealing cooperation with the inner peripheral wall of the installation cavity, the upper end of the smart column 31 is inserted into the soft water bucket, and the second blocking member 32 is arranged on the top of the smart column 31 . The exhaust column assembly 4 is disposed in the inner cavity of the smart column 31 so as to be movable up and down between the first position and the second position, and a water inlet communicated with the water passage hole 311 is defined between the exhaust column 41 and the smart column 31 The channel 411 , one end of the water inlet channel 411 adjacent to the inner cavity of the water tank 1 is the water outlet end 4111 , and the water outlet end 4111 is defined by the exhaust column 41 and the bracket 8 . When the exhaust column assembly 4 is in the first position, the first blocking member 42 moves up and abuts against the bracket 8 , and the first blocking member 42 blocks the water outlet end 4111 to block the water inlet channel 411 . When the exhaust column assembly 4 is in the second position, the first blocking member 42 moves down, and the first blocking member 42 opens the water outlet end 4111 to make the water inlet channel 411 conduct.

The exhaust column 41 defines an air intake channel 412 suitable for communicating with the vent hole 312 . The end of the air intake channel 412 away from the water tank 1 is an air outlet end 4122 , and the second blocking member 32 cooperates with the air outlet end 4122 to be able to communicate with each other. and cut off the intake passage 412, the second blocking member 32 includes a blocking portion 321 suitable for matching with the gas outlet end 4122, an annular sealing stop portion 4121 is formed on the inner peripheral wall of the intake passage 412, and the sealing stop portion 4121 Adjacent to the air outlet end 4122, the inner side of the sealing stopper 4121 defines an air outlet hole 41211. The floating ball assembly 5 is arranged inside the water tank 1, the floating ball 51 floats on the water surface of the water tank 1, the end of the connecting rod 52 away from the smart column assembly 3 is fixedly connected with the floating ball 51, and one end of the connecting rod 52 close to the smart column assembly 3 is connected to the bracket. 8 is rotatably connected by means of a latch 53 . The anti-overflow float assembly 6 is arranged below the vent 11 of the water tank 1 , and the filter assembly 7 is arranged above the vent 11 of the water tank 1 .

Referring to FIGS. 1 , 2 and 7 , optionally, the drinking device 100 includes an anti-overflow float assembly 6 , which is provided in the water tank 1 , and the anti-overflow float assembly 6 is located at the vent 11 Below, the anti-overflow floating ball assembly 6 can prevent the water in the water tank 1 from overflowing. When other components of the drinking device 100 fail, so that the water inlet channel 411 cannot be cut off, the water in the water bucket 10 continues to flow into the water tank 1, and the water level in the water tank 1 continues to rise. At this time, the anti-overflow float assembly 6 can close the vent 11 , so that the water in the water bucket 10 cannot continue to flow into the water tank 1 , thereby preventing the water in the water tank 1 from overflowing.

Referring to FIG. 1 , optionally, the drinking device 100 includes a filter assembly 7 , the filter assembly 7 is disposed above the air vent 11 , and the filter assembly 7 includes a filter mesh, for example, the filter mesh is filter cotton. The filter assembly 7 can filter dust particles in the air, so that the outside air entering the water tank 1 is clean.

2 to 6 , when the water volume in the soft water bucket is greater than a critical value (for example, the water volume in the soft water bucket is greater than 1/3) and the drinking device 100 is in a water-in state, the water level in the water tank 1 is low, and the floating ball of the floating ball assembly 5 51 floats on the water surface in the water tank 1, and the float assembly 5 is also in a lower position. At this time, the float assembly 5 controls the exhaust column assembly 4 to be in the second position, the air inlet channel 412 is connected and the water inlet channel 411 is connected. At this time, the soft water bucket can collapse, the water in the soft water bucket enters the water tank 1 from the water inlet channel 411 by gravity, a small amount of water can enter the water tank 1 from the air inlet channel 412, and the air in the water tank 1 is discharged from the vent 11 to the outside world, realizing the Continuous and stable water supply to the water tank 1 of the drinking device 100 .

2 to 6 , the water volume in the soft water bucket continues to decrease until the water volume in the soft water bucket is less than a critical value (for example, the water volume in the soft water bucket is less than 1/3) and the water drinking device 100 is in a water-in state, the soft water bucket cannot continue to collapse, The negative pressure in the soft water bucket increases, and the water in the soft water bucket cannot enter the water tank 1 only by gravity. At this time, the air in the water tank 1 can enter the soft water bucket from the air inlet channel 412, reducing the negative pressure in the soft water bucket, so that the water in the soft water bucket can continue to enter the water tank 1 from the water inlet channel 411 until the water in the soft water bucket is completely discharged. When the water level in the water tank 1 rises to a higher level, the float assembly 5 controls the exhaust column assembly 4 to move from the second position to the first position, and the drinking device 100 is converted from the water inlet state to the sealed state.

7-10, when the drinking device 100 is in a sealed state, the water level in the water tank 1 is relatively high, the floating ball assembly 5 is in a relatively high position, the floating ball assembly 5 controls the exhaust column assembly 4 to be in the first position, and the air intake passage 412 Cut off and the water inlet channel 411 is cut off, the water in the soft water bucket cannot enter the water tank 1, and the gas in the water tank 1 cannot enter the soft water bucket. When the water in the water tank 1 is discharged from the water outlet 12, the water level in the water tank 1 drops, and the float ball assembly 5 drops with the water level. At this time, the float ball assembly 5 controls the exhaust column assembly 4 to move from the first position to the second position, drinking water The device 100 is converted from a sealed state to a water-in state, and the water in the soft water bucket can flow into the water tank 1 .

In the description of this specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "exemplary embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples", etc., is meant to incorporate the embodiments A particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described by an example or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, The scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims (12)

1. A water dispenser device, comprising:

the water tank is provided with a vent and a water outlet which are communicated with the outside atmosphere;

the intelligent seat is arranged at the top of the water tank, and an installation cavity with the upper end and the lower end open is defined in the intelligent seat;

the smart column assembly is arranged in the mounting cavity, the lower end of the smart column assembly is in sealing fit with the inner peripheral wall of the mounting cavity, the smart column assembly comprises a smart column, and a water through hole and an air through hole which are communicated with the inner cavity of the smart column are formed in the peripheral wall of the smart column;

the exhaust column assembly is arranged in an inner cavity of the smart column in a manner of moving up and down between a first position and a second position and comprises an exhaust column, a water inlet channel communicated with the water through hole is defined between the exhaust column and the smart column, the water inlet channel is suitable for being communicated with the inner cavity of the water tank, an air inlet channel suitable for being communicated with the air through hole is defined in the exhaust column, and the air inlet channel is suitable for being communicated with the inner cavity of the water tank;

the floating ball assembly is arranged in the water tank and connected with the exhaust column assembly to drive the exhaust column assembly to move up and down;

when the exhaust column assembly is in the first position, the intake passage is blocked and the intake passage is blocked; when the exhaust column assembly is in the second position, the intake passage is open and the intake passage is open.

2. The watering device of claim 1, wherein the float assembly comprises:

a floating ball;

the connecting rod, the connecting rod with the floater links to each other and the connecting rod is fixed relatively the floater, the connecting rod with the exhaust post links to each other.

3. The drinking device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the end of the connecting rod remote from the floating ball is movably connected to the smart column assembly.

4. The drinking device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the end of the connecting rod remote from the float ball is rotatably connected to the smart column assembly.

5. The watering device defined in claim 4 wherein the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the vent post.

6. The water dispenser of claim 1, wherein the end of the water inlet passage adjacent to the inner cavity of the water tank is a water outlet end, and the exhaust column assembly comprises a first blocking member disposed on the peripheral wall of the exhaust column, the first blocking member blocking the water outlet end to block the water inlet passage when the exhaust column assembly is in the first position; when the exhaust column assembly is in the second position, the first blocking piece opens the water outlet end to enable the water inlet channel to be communicated.

7. The hydration device of claim 6, wherein said first closure member is a silicone member.

8. The water dispenser of claim 1, wherein the end of the air inlet channel remote from the water tank is an air outlet end adapted to communicate with the air vent, and the smart column assembly comprises: the second blocking piece is arranged on the smart column and blocks the air outlet end to cut off the air inlet channel when the exhaust column assembly is at the first position; when the exhaust column assembly is at the second position, the second blocking piece opens the air outlet end to enable the air inlet channel to be communicated.

9. The hydration device of claim 8, wherein said second closure member is a silicone member.

10. The water dispenser of claim 8, wherein the top of the air outlet end is open, an annular seal stop is formed on the inner peripheral wall of the air inlet channel, the seal stop is disposed adjacent to the air outlet end, an inner side of the seal stop defines an air outlet hole, the second blocking member comprises a blocking portion adapted to cooperate with the air outlet end, the blocking portion abuts against an upper surface of the seal stop to close the air outlet hole when the vent assembly is in the first position, and the air inlet channel is blocked; when the exhaust column assembly is located at the second position, the blocking portion is separated from the sealing stop portion and opens the air outlet hole, and the air inlet channel is conducted.

11. The water drinking device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the cross-sectional area of the blocking portion increases gradually in a direction from bottom to top, and the cross-sectional area of the air outlet end increases gradually in a direction from bottom to top.

12. The water dispenser of claim 10 wherein the end of the water inlet passage adjacent the interior chamber of the water tank is a water outlet end, and the exhaust column assembly comprises a first blocking member disposed on the peripheral wall of the exhaust column, the first blocking member blocking the water outlet end to block the water inlet passage when the exhaust column assembly is in the first position; when the exhaust column assembly is at the second position, the first blocking piece opens the water outlet end to enable the water inlet channel to be communicated;

when the exhaust column assembly is in the second position, the distance between the lower end surface of the blocking part and the upper end surface of the sealing stopping part is smaller than the distance between the upper end surface of the first blocking part and the lower end surface of the water outlet end.

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