CN218371851U - Sterilization module and faucet - Google Patents

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of water purification sterilization, discloses a module that disinfects, includes: the module shell is internally provided with a flow passage, and is provided with a first water inlet and a second water outlet which are communicated with the flow passage; the ultraviolet sterilization module covers at least part of the flow passage pipeline in an irradiation area to sterilize water flow passing through the flow passage pipeline; the ultraviolet sterilization module is provided with one or more devices which perform self-heating during sterilization operation and a heat dissipation part in thermal conductive contact with the devices, and at least part of the heat dissipation part is exposed in the overflowing channel so as to perform water-cooling heat dissipation by utilizing water flow. According to the embodiment of the ultraviolet sterilization module, the heat dissipation piece is arranged, and at least part of the heat dissipation piece is exposed in the overflowing channel, so that the ultraviolet sterilization module can be always in a lower-temperature state, and the working state stability and the service life of the ultraviolet sterilization module are effectively guaranteed. The application also discloses a faucet.

Description

Sterilization module and faucet

technical field

The present application relates to the technical field of water purification and sterilization, for example, to a sterilization module and a faucet.

Background technique

With the continuous improvement of people's quality of life, people pay more and more attention to environmental pollution, especially the safety of drinking water. There are many reasons that affect water quality. For example, in the process of delivering tap water to users’ homes, the water is polluted due to rust, scale, bacteria, etc. due to old and damaged water delivery pipes; or, because the tap water has not been used for a long time, the water Staying in the pipeline for a long time will breed a large number of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, which will cause harm to human health.

In order to improve the water quality of drinking water, some water purifier manufacturers have launched a water purification module based on the principle of ultraviolet sterilization to sterilize water. In the water module, the ultraviolet lamp beads work and emit ultraviolet light, and use ultraviolet light to sterilize microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses mixed in the water flow, so that the final outflowing water can be cleaner.

In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that at least the following problems exist in related technologies:

The ultraviolet lamp beads in the above-mentioned types of water purification modules will also generate more heat when they work. Since the water purification module is generally designed with a closed shell, the heat generated by the ultraviolet lamp beads cannot be effectively dissipated to the outside. The accumulated heat may reduce the service life of the UV lamp beads.

Utility model content

In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is presented below. The summary is not intended to be an extensive overview nor to identify key/important elements or to delineate the scope of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a sterilizing module and a faucet to solve the problem of poor heat dissipation of the sterilizing module in the related art.

In some embodiments, the sterilization module includes:

The outer casing of the module has a flow channel inside, and a first water inlet and a first water outlet connected to the flow channel;

The ultraviolet sterilizing module, whose irradiated area covers at least part of the flow pipe to sterilize the water flowing through the flow pipe;

Wherein, the ultraviolet sterilizing module has one or more devices that generate heat during the sterilization operation and a heat sink that is in contact with the heat conduction of the device. At least part of the heat sink is exposed in the flow channel to use water flow for water cooling and heat dissipation.

In still other embodiments, the ultraviolet sterilizing module has an irradiating end, and one or more devices located on the backlight side of the irradiating end;

The heat sink is configured as a heat dissipation base abutting against the backlight side and matching in shape, and the outer peripheral surface of the heat dissipation base and/or the side facing away from the backlight side are exposed in the flow channel.

In some other embodiments, the ultraviolet sterilizing module is arranged in the flow channel, and the size of the ultraviolet sterilizing module and the heat sink is smaller than the inner diameter of the module shell, so that the outer circumference of the ultraviolet sterilizing module, the heat sink and the module shell Leave space in between for water to flow through.

In some other embodiments, the ultraviolet sterilizing module is disposed at a position close to the first water inlet, and the heat sink is located at a side close to the first water inlet.

In some other embodiments, the heat dissipation base is made of metal material.

In some other embodiments, the sterilization module also includes an inner module casing, which is sleeved inside the outer module casing, and has a sterilization inner cavity as a part of the flow channel;

The irradiation end of the ultraviolet sterilizing module is arranged in the sterilizing inner cavity to sterilize the water flowing through the sterilizing inner cavity.

In some other embodiments, the inner housing of the module has a second water inlet communicated with the first water inlet, and a second water outlet communicated with the first water outlet;

The inner diameter of the sterilizing inner cavity of the module inner shell is larger than the diameter of the second water outlet, so as to delay the flow rate of water flowing out of the sterilizing inner cavity.

In some other embodiments, the inner housing of the module is provided with a reflective layer for reflecting the ultraviolet rays emitted by the irradiation end in the sterilization inner cavity.

In yet other embodiments, the module housing includes:

The cylinder section, the two ends of which are in the form of openings;

The water inlet end cover is set on the opening of one end of the cylinder section, and the water inlet end cover is provided with a first water inlet;

The water outlet cover is set on the opening of the other end of the cylinder section, and the water outlet cover is provided with a first water outlet;

The water inlet end cover, the water outlet end cover are detachably connected with the barrel section.

In some embodiments, the faucet includes a faucet body and a sterilizing module as in any one of the above embodiments.

The sterilization module and the faucet provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

The sterilizing module provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can exchange heat with the heat sink when the water flows through the heat sink by setting the heat sink and exposing at least part of the heat sink to the flow channel, so that the continuous flow of the water can continuously The heat generated by the operation of the ultraviolet sterilizing module is taken away, so that the ultraviolet sterilizing module itself can always be in a lower temperature state, effectively ensuring the stability of the working state and the service life of the ultraviolet sterilizing module.

The foregoing general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the application.

Description of drawings

One or more embodiments are exemplified by the corresponding drawings, and these exemplifications and drawings do not constitute a limitation to the embodiments, and elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, The drawings are not limited to scale and in which:

FIG. 1 is an external schematic diagram of a sterilization module provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a sterilization module provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 3 is an exploded schematic diagram of a sterilization module provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 4 is a schematic structural view of the barrel section of the module outer casing provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 5 is a schematic structural view of the water inlet end cover of the module outer casing provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 6 is a schematic structural view of the water outlet end cover of the module outer casing provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 7 is an external schematic diagram of the module inner housing provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an inner housing of a module provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Reference signs:

100. Module shell; 110. Cylinder section; 111. Clamping frame; 1111. Frame slot; 1112. Fixed arm; 120. Water inlet cover; 121. First water inlet; 122. Water inlet connector; 130 , the water outlet cover; 131, the first water outlet; 132, the water outlet joint; 140, the deceleration piece; 141, the water blocking block;

200. Ultraviolet sterilization module; 210. Ultraviolet lamp; 220. Circuit board; 230. Power supply line; 240. Heat sink;

300, the inner shell of the module; 310, the sterilization inner cavity; 321, the second water inlet; 322, the second water outlet; 330, the sealing slot;

410, the first sealing ring; 420, the second sealing ring.

Detailed ways

In order to understand the characteristics and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are only for reference and description, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for purposes of explanation, numerous details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices may be shown simplified in order to simplify the drawings.

The terms "first", "second" and the like in the description and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific sequence or sequence. It should be understood that the data so used may be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so as to facilitate the embodiments of the disclosed embodiments described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having", as well as any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion.

In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "middle", "outer", "front", "rear" etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings. Positional relationship. These terms are mainly used to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their implementations, and are not used to limit that the indicated devices, elements or components must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Moreover, some of the above terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship, for example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain attachment relationship or connection relationship in some cases. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure according to specific situations.

In addition, the terms "setting", "connecting" and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediary, or two devices, components or Internal connectivity between components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure according to specific situations.

Unless stated otherwise, the term "plurality" means two or more.

In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the character "/" indicates that the preceding and following objects are an "or" relationship. For example, A/B means: A or B.

The term "and/or" is an associative relationship describing objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and/or B means: A or B, or, A and B, these three relationships.

It should be noted that, in the case of no conflict, the embodiments and the features in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined with each other.

An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a sterilizing module, which can be selectively assembled on water flow path components such as faucets, water purifiers, and water supply pipes, and can be used to sterilize water passing through to achieve water purification effects.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 , the sterilization module in the embodiment of the present disclosure mainly includes two major components: a module outer casing 100 and an ultraviolet sterilization module 200 . Among them, the module shell 100 acts as a protective shell, and has a path for water flow inside; the ultraviolet sterilization module 200 is a functional device based on the principle of ultraviolet sterilization, which is used to irradiate ultraviolet light to the water flowing through the module shell. , so as to use ultraviolet light to kill microorganisms mixed in water.

In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 , the module housing 100 is internally constructed with an overflow channel as a path for water flow; and the two ends of the module housing 100 are respectively provided with a first water inlet 121 and a first outlet The water port 131, the overflow channel is connected with the first water inlet 121 and the first water outlet 131, so that the water flows into the module outer shell 100 from the first water inlet 121, and flows out from the first water outlet 131 after passing through the overflow channel, as shown in the figure The black arrow in 3 indicates the water flow direction.

Exemplarily, the module outer casing 100 is configured as a shell structure with a circular cross section and a cylindrical outer contour, and a hollow space inside as a flow channel; the first water inlet 121 and the first water outlet 131 They are respectively arranged at the center positions of both ends in the axial direction of the module housing 100 .

In this example, the module outer casing 100 includes a split structure of a barrel section 110 and water inlet end caps 120 and water outlet end caps 130 disposed at both axial ends of the barrel section 110 . The cylinder section 110 is a structural form with openings at both ends in the axial direction, as shown in Figure 4; the water inlet end cover 120 is covered at one end opening of the cylinder section 110, and the first water inlet 121 is arranged on the water inlet end cover 120 , as shown in FIG. 5 ; the water outlet cover 130 is set on the opening of the other end of the cylinder section 110 , and the water outlet cover 130 is provided with a first water outlet 131 , as shown in FIG. 6 . The water inlet end cover 120 and the water outlet end cover 130 in the example are detachably connected to the cylinder section 110, which can facilitate the installation of other components of the sterilization module (such as the ultraviolet sterilization module 200) inside the module outer shell 100 .

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 3 , the end surface of the water inlet end cover 120 facing the cylinder section 110 is formed with an externally threaded sleeve extending axially outward, and the inner wall of the corresponding end of the cylinder section 110 is formed with The outer diameter of the internal thread and the outer threaded sleeve are adapted to the inner diameter of the cylinder section 110, so that the end of the water inlet end cover 120 and the cylinder section 110 are fixed through threaded sleeve fit; another optional, The end surface of the water outlet end cover 130 facing the cylinder end is formed with an internally threaded sleeve extending axially outward, and the outer wall of the corresponding end of the cylinder section 110 is formed with external threads. The outer diameter of the cylinder section 110 is adapted so that the water outlet end cover 130 and the end of the cylinder section 110 are fixed through threaded fit.

Optionally, the module outer casing 100 further includes a deceleration member 140 disposed on the water flow path of the water inlet end cover 120 and/or the water outlet end cover 130 .

Taking the deceleration member 140 provided on the water inlet end cover 120 as an example, as shown in FIG. The petal-like structure of multiple water blocking blocks 141 is formed at intervals, and the interval between adjacent water blocking blocks 141 is used as a path for water to flow from the first water inlet 121 to the flow channel, so that the flow of water through multiple water blocking blocks 141 is opposite. The separation and reduction of the flow path area of the water flow causes the water flow to decelerate to a certain extent.

By setting the deceleration member 140 in the water flow path of the water inlet end cover 120 and/or the water outlet end cover 130, on the one hand, the water flow velocity can be delayed to prolong the irradiation time of the water flowing through the ultraviolet sterilization module 200, thereby further improving the sterilization module. The bactericidal effect; on the other hand, it can also play a role in filtering the water flow, thereby improving the safety of water.

In another optional example not shown in the accompanying drawings, the module outer shell 100 is configured as a shell structure with a rectangular cross section and a square cylindrical outer profile, and a hollow space is formed inside as a flow passage; A first water inlet 121 and a first water outlet 131 are respectively provided at the central positions of the two ends.

In this example, the module outer casing 100 includes a cylinder upper cover and a cylinder lower cover divided along the longitudinal center line, the cylinder upper cover is a semi-closed rectangular shell structure with an open bottom, and the cylinder lower cover is an open top The semi-enclosed rectangular shell structure, the upper cover of the cylinder body and the lower cover of the cylinder body can be opened and combined to form a closed square cylindrical shell. In this example, the upper cover of the cylinder body and the lower cover of the cylinder body are also detachably connected, which can also achieve the effect of conveniently installing other components of the sterilization module.

In the above example, the flow passage is formed along the axial or longitudinal extension of the module outer casing 100, which can effectively utilize the internal space of the module outer casing 100 and increase the actual length of the flow passage, so that the ultraviolet sterilization module 200 can perform sterilization work It can cover more water flow areas and improve the sterilization effect. It should be understood that the above technical content is only a preferred example of the structural form of the module outer casing 100, and does not limit the structural deformation of the module outer casing 100. Those skilled in the art can adjust the structure of the module outer casing 100 according to actual needs. Structural forms should also be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

In some optional embodiments, the first water inlet 121 is a circular water hole, and the first water outlet 131 is a circular water hole.

In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the connection between the sterilization module and other water flow path components, a water inlet joint 122 is also provided at the first water inlet 121, and a water outlet joint 132 is provided at the first water outlet 131, as shown in FIG. 2 , Therefore, the water inlet joint 122 and the water outlet joint 132 are used to butt and cooperate with other water flow path components.

Optionally, the water inlet joint 122 and the first water inlet 121 are integrally formed, and/or the water outlet joint 132 and the first water outlet 131 are integrally formed; The airtightness of the water outlet position to reduce the occurrence of water leakage.

As another option, the water inlet connector 122 and the first water inlet 121 are of a split structure, and the water inlet connector 122 is an independent tubular part, which is plugged in and protrudes from the first water inlet 121; and/or, the water outlet connector 132 and the first water outlet 131 are in a split structure, and the water outlet joint 132 is an independent tubular part, which is plugged and protrudes from the first water outlet 131 . In this embodiment, in order to improve the sealing performance, an elastic gasket is provided at the connecting position between the water inlet joint 122 and the first water inlet 121, so as to squeeze and close the gap between the two by using the gasket; Elastic gaskets are also provided at the connecting position between 132 and the first water outlet 131 , which is also used to close the matching gap between the water outlet joint 132 and the first water outlet 131 .

Here, the gasket can be made of materials such as rubber and graphite.

In some optional embodiments, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200 includes components such as an ultraviolet lamp 210, a circuit board 220, and a power supply line 230, wherein the ultraviolet lamp 210 is used as an irradiation end for emitting ultraviolet rays, and The irradiated area covers at least part of the flow pipe to sterilize the water flowing through the flow pipe; the circuit board 220 is used to control the start and stop of the ultraviolet lamp 210 bead irradiation, light intensity, etc.; the power supply line 230 is connected to the circuit board 220 and leads out of the module shell Body 100 , so that external electric energy can be introduced and supplied to the circuit board 220 and the ultraviolet lamp 210 .

In FIG. 2 , the ultraviolet lamp 210 and the circuit board 220 are stacked in sequence along the axial direction, and the circuit board 220 is located on the backlight side of the ultraviolet lamp 210 .

Optionally, the components of the ultraviolet lamp 210 include ultraviolet lamp beads (or lamp strips) and lampshades. 210 internal and a short circuit problem occurs. Here, the shade is made of quartz glass material.

In this embodiment, the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200 is arranged in the flow channel, and the size of the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200 is smaller than the inner diameter of the module shell 100, so that the outer circumference of the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200, the heat sink 240 and the module shell A space is left between the bodies 100 for water to flow through. Correspondingly, as shown in FIG. 4 , a clamping frame 111 is provided in the middle of the cylinder section 110 , and the ultraviolet sterilization module 200 is clamped and arranged in the clamping frame 111 , between the clamping frame 111 and the inner wall of the cylinder section 110 The gap formed between them is used as a space channel for water to flow through, which is equivalent to being one of the components of the flow channel.

In Fig. 4, the clamping frame 111 is in the form of a flat circular frame suspended in the middle of the cylinder section 110, and the middle part is provided with a frame clamping groove 1111 for clamping the ultraviolet sterilization module 200, and the frame clamping groove 1111 runs through the frame along the axial direction. The frame 111 is clamped, so that after the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200 is fixed on the clamping frame 111, the ultraviolet lamp 210 can face the inner space of the module outer shell 100 through the clamping slot to irradiate the water flow in the flow channel. The clamping frame 111 also includes a plurality of fixed arms 1112 extending from the outer circumference to the module housing 100, and the fixing arms 1112 are used to connect the clamping frame 111 and the module housing 100, so as to fix the clamping frame 111, as shown in Fig. The clamping frame 111 shown in 4 is provided with four fixed arms 1112, the angle between the fixed arms 1112 is 90°, and the space between adjacent fixed arms 1112 can allow water to pass through.

Optionally, in order to reduce the occurrence of water seepage from the clamping frame 111 to the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200, one or more first sealing rings 410 are also sleeved on the outer periphery of the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200, as shown in Figure 3 The first sealing ring 410 can be used to close the gap between the components of the ultraviolet sterilization module 200 and the slot, so as to prevent water from penetrating into the ultraviolet sterilization module 200 (especially the ultraviolet lamp 210 ).

In an embodiment, the first sealing ring 410 is an elastic ring structure, which can be made of materials such as rubber.

In some optional embodiments, when the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200 is running, the ultraviolet lamp 210 and the circuit board 220 will generate a large amount of heat due to their own resistance, which will cause the temperature of the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200 to rise. These self-heating devices dissipate heat, and the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200 is also provided with a heat sink 240. The heat sink 240 is in contact with one or more of the device thermal conductors, and the heat is transferred to the heat sink 240 by direct or indirect conduction. At the same time, At least part of the heat sink 240 is exposed in the flow passage and can be in contact with the water flow, so that heat can be transferred from the heat sink 240 to the water, so that the heat generated by the operation of the ultraviolet sterilization module 200 can be continuously taken away along with the continuous flow of the water flow , so that the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200 itself can always be in a lower temperature state, effectively ensuring the stability of the working state and the service life of the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200 .

Optionally, the heat sink 240 is disposed adjacent to the circuit board 220, that is, the heat sink 240 is disposed on the backlight side of the ultraviolet sterilization module 200, so it is not located in the irradiation area of the ultraviolet lamp 210 and will not block the ultraviolet light. In an example, the circuit board 220 is configured as a circular sheet structure. Adaptively, the heat sink 240 is configured as a pie-shaped heat dissipation base. One side of the heat dissipation base is in contact with the circuit board 220, so that both sides The latter can have a larger heat conduction contact area; the outer peripheral surface of the heat dissipation base and/or the side facing away from the backlight side are exposed in the flow channel, which can be in contact with the water flow and conduct heat.

In the example, the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200 is provided with a position close to the first water inlet 121, so as to utilize the water flowing in from the first water inlet 121 to impact the heat dissipation base, the water flow velocity is faster, the temperature is lower, and the heat dissipation effect is higher; Adaptively, the heat sink 240 is located on a side close to the first water inlet 121 , that is, the ultraviolet lamp 210 of the ultraviolet sterilization module 200 is disposed toward the first water outlet 131 . In this implementation, the side surface of the heat dissipation base opposite to the circuit board 220 and part of the outer peripheral surface can be in contact with the water flow, thereby achieving better heat conduction and heat dissipation effects.

In some optional embodiments, the heat dissipation base is made of metal materials, such as copper, iron, aluminum and alloys thereof. The heat is conducted to the water to reduce heat accumulation.

In still some optional embodiments, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the sterilization module further includes a module inner casing 300, which is sleeved inside the module outer casing 100, and its interior is configured as a part of the passageway. The sterilizing inner cavity 310 ; the irradiation end of the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200 is disposed in the sterilizing inner cavity 310 to sterilize the water flowing through the sterilizing inner cavity 310 .

In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 , the module inner casing 300 has a second water inlet 321 communicating with the first water inlet 121 , a second water outlet 322 communicating with the first water outlet 131 , and the module inner casing The body 300 is equivalent to communicating with the flow passage in the form of a flow path in series; wherein, the second water outlet 322 is directly connected to the first water outlet 131, and the second water inlet 321 is also connected to the ultraviolet sterilization module 200. The water passages between the module outer shells 100 communicate indirectly.

Optionally, the inner diameter of the sterilizing inner cavity 310 of the module inner shell 300 is larger than the diameter of the second water outlet 322. Since the cross-sectional area of the water flow path is reduced, the water flow resistance can be increased to delay the flow rate of water flowing out of the sterilizing inner cavity 310. The water flow can be irradiated by the ultraviolet sterilizing module 200 for a longer time to fully sterilize.

Optionally, the second water inlet 321 of the module inner casing 300 is configured as a petal-shaped structure formed with a plurality of water blocking blocks at intervals along the circumferential direction, and the space between adjacent water blocking blocks can allow water to pass through; the second This structural form of the water inlet 321 can slow down the flow rate of water flowing into the sterilization inner chamber 310 .

Optionally, in order to improve the airtightness between the module inner housing 300 and the module outer housing 100, one or more second sealing rings 420 are sheathed on the outer periphery of the module inner housing 300, and the second sealing rings 420 are used for To block the gap between the module inner casing 300 and the module outer casing 100, so that the water flow can only flow from the module inner casing 300 to the first water outlet 131 of the module outer casing 100, so that all the water flow can flow through the module The housing 300 is sterilized by ultraviolet radiation.

Correspondingly, one or more sealing slots 330 are formed on the outer periphery of the module inner housing 300 for accommodating and holding the second sealing ring 420 .

Optionally, the material of the module inner casing 300 is quartz glass.

Because quartz glass has the characteristics of good light transmission performance, good thermal stability, good electrical insulation performance, high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, the material of the module inner shell 300 is quartz glass. On the one hand, due to its good light transmission performance, Furthermore, the sterilizing effect of the sterilizing device can be effectively improved; on the other hand, the sterilizing module can be applied to hot water pipes or cold water pipes, and the use of quartz glass for the inner shell 300 of the module can effectively improve the use scene of the sterilizing module. Flexibility to meet the different needs of users. In addition, the use of quartz glass in the module inner casing 300 can also effectively prolong the service life of the sterilization module.

In some other embodiments, the module inner housing 300 is provided with a reflective layer to reflect the ultraviolet rays emitted by the irradiation end in the sterilizing inner cavity 310. The ultraviolet rays can be reflected by the reflective layer so that the ultraviolet rays can cover the large area of the sterilizing inner cavity 310. part of the area to fully sterilize the water in the sterilizing inner chamber 310.

Optionally, if the module inner casing 300 is made of a non-transparent material, the reflective layer is arranged on the inner wall of the module inner casing 300; if the module inner casing 300 is made of a transparent material, due to its own light transmission , then the reflective layer can be arranged on the outer wall or inner wall of the module inner casing 300, for example, the module inner casing 300 made of quartz glass in the foregoing embodiment, the reflective layer can be arranged on the inner wall of the quartz glass, or can be arranged on the outer wall.

Optionally, the reflective layer is a coating that meets the reflectivity requirements, such as aluminum oxide, etc., and the coating is coated on the wall of the module inner housing 300; or, the reflective layer is a film that meets the reflectivity requirements, such as aluminum foil film , the diaphragm can be attached to the wall of the module inner housing 300 .

In some optional embodiments, the present disclosure also provides a faucet, which includes a faucet body and a sterilizing module as in the above embodiments.

Optionally, the faucet body is internally constructed with a waterway for water to flow through, and the sterilizing module is built into the waterway, and the first water inlet 121 of the sterilizing module is connected to the upstream waterway, and the first water outlet 131 is connected to the downstream waterway, In this way, the water flow can be sterilized and purified when passing through the sterilization module, reducing the number of microorganisms in the water flow, and making the water flowing out of the faucet cleaner.

The above description and drawings sufficiently illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may incorporate structural and other changes. The examples merely represent possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or substituted for those of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. A sterilization module, characterized in that, comprising: The outer shell of the module has an internal structure with an overflow channel, and is provided with a first water inlet and a first water outlet connected to the overflow channel; The ultraviolet sterilizing module, whose irradiation area covers at least part of the overflow pipe to sterilize the water flowing through the overflow pipe; Wherein, the ultraviolet sterilizing module has one or more devices that generate heat during the sterilization operation and a heat sink that is in contact with the heat conduction of the device, and at least part of the heat sink is exposed in the flow channel to utilize Water flow for water cooling and heat dissipation. 2. The sterilizing module according to claim 1, wherein the ultraviolet sterilizing module has an irradiating end, and the one or more devices positioned on the backlight side of the irradiating end; The heat sink is configured as a heat dissipation base abutting on the backlight side and matching in shape, and the outer peripheral surface of the heat dissipation base and/or the side facing away from the backlight side are exposed to the flow-through in the way. 3. The sterilizing module according to claim 2, wherein the ultraviolet sterilizing module is arranged in the flow channel, and the size of the ultraviolet sterilizing module and the heat sink is smaller than that of the module outer shell The size of the inner diameter of the ultraviolet sterilizing module, the outer periphery of the heat sink and the outer shell of the module leave a space for water to flow through. 4. The sterilizing module according to claim 3, wherein the ultraviolet sterilizing module is provided at a position close to the first water inlet, and the heat sink is located on a side close to the first water inlet . 5. The sterilization module according to claim 2, wherein the heat dissipation base is made of metal material. 6. The sterilization module according to claim 1, characterized in that, it further comprises an inner module shell, which is sleeved inside the outer shell of the module, and its interior is constructed with a sterilizing inner shell as a part of the path of the flow passage. Cavity; The irradiation end of the ultraviolet sterilizing module is arranged in the sterilizing inner cavity to sterilize the water flowing through the sterilizing inner cavity. 7. The sterilization module according to claim 6, characterized in that, the module inner housing has a second water inlet connected to the first water inlet, and a second water outlet connected to the first water outlet ; The inner diameter of the sterilizing inner cavity of the module inner shell is larger than the diameter of the second water outlet, so as to delay the flow rate of water flowing out of the sterilizing inner cavity. 8. The sterilizing module according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, the inner shell of the module is provided with a reflective layer for reflecting the ultraviolet rays emitted by the irradiating end in the sterilizing inner cavity. 9. The sterilization module according to claim 1, wherein the module outer shell comprises: The cylinder section, the two ends of which are in the form of openings; The water inlet end cover is set on the opening of one end of the cylinder section, and the first water inlet is provided on the water inlet end cover; The water outlet cover is set on the opening of the other end of the cylinder section, and the first water outlet is provided on the water outlet cover; The water inlet end cover, the water outlet end cover are detachably connected to the barrel section. 10. A faucet, characterized by comprising a faucet body and the sterilization module according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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