KR101945403B1 - Water supply device for sink easy to supply detergent - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing machine comprising: a main body connected to a water supply pipe buried from a wall surface and having a supply line and a regulating valve for flowing a constant water supplied from the water supply pipe; A head installed in the main body and provided with a plurality of air outlets and an inner accommodating space partially connected to the supply line; A detergent supply unit installed in the accommodating space of the head so as to be able to store detergent, connected to the remaining part of the ejection port, for ejecting the stored detergent into the ejection port by a pressing action; A pressure sensing unit positioned below the main body and sensing a pressure externally applied; And a controller installed in the main body and connected to the detergent supply unit and the pressure sensing unit and configured to control the detergent supply unit to generate a pressing action when a pressure is detected in the pressure sensing unit.
Detecting the pressure applied by the user by using the pressure sensing unit located at the lower part of the main body, and when the pressure is sensed, the detergent is automatically supplied from the head through the controller and the detergent supply unit, thereby achieving a clean and convenient use .

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a sink for a sink,

The present invention detects a pressure applied by a user by using a foot plate located on the side of a sink, and when the pressure is sensed, the detergent is supplied from the water receiving head. In this way, a clean, easy- To a water receiving apparatus.

In general, a sink (also called a " sink ") installed in a kitchen of a home includes a faucet vertically installed and used in a sink so that a user can easily wash dishes in a standing posture.

Most of these faucets are provided so as to be rotatable to the left or right from the appropriate height of the countertop for ease of use, and are configured so that appropriate adjustment of hot and cold water is easy.

In addition, the head, which is the portion to which tap water (constant water) is injected, can be detachably attached to the holder such as a shower for convenient use.

On the other hand, in most cases, the detergent required when washing dishes is usually put on a sink, but it may be attached separately to the upper part of the sink for convenience, or may be used separately from the sink of the sink .

However, in the conventional structure conventionally used as described above, since the portion to which the detergent is supplied is separated from the direct position where the user performs the washing operation, that is, the predetermined distance from the head position and pumping must be performed manually, Whenever I wanted to use it, I was inconvenienced that it was very cumbersome and difficult.

In addition, since the structure occupies a separate exterior space rather than an integral structure with the head, it takes a considerable volume in terms of structure, but has a disadvantage in that the appearance is not clean.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0904241 entitled Automatic detergent supply device and sink including the same)

Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem [8] Accordingly, the present invention has been made keeping in mind the above problems occurring in the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and method for detecting a pressure applied by a user using a foot plate disposed on a sink side, The present invention provides a countertop receiver for a countertop which is easy to clean and which is easy to use and which is easy to supply detergent.

In addition, it is possible to improve the reliability of the detergent supply function through the configuration in which only the detergent is supplied by intercepting the supply of the constant agent at the time of supplying the detergent, and the amount of the detergent can be freely adjusted according to the user's intention, Another object of the present invention is to provide a countertop sink capable of economically and efficiently supplying detergent.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a water receiving apparatus for a sink capable of freely washing and enabling a more economical and hygienic detergent supply as well as a detergent replenisher for reuse through a structure for opening the structure for storing the detergent do.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a water receiving apparatus for a sink, comprising: a main body connected to a water supply pipe buried from a wall surface and having a supply line and a control valve for flowing a constant water supplied from the water supply pipe; A head installed in the main body and provided with a plurality of air outlets and an inner accommodating space partially connected to the supply line; A detergent supply unit installed in the accommodating space of the head so as to be able to store detergent, connected to the remaining part of the ejection port, for ejecting the stored detergent into the ejection port by a pressing action; A pressure sensing unit positioned below the main body and sensing a pressure externally applied; And a controller installed in the main body and connected to the detergent supply unit and the pressure sensing unit, and configured to control the detergent supply unit to generate a pressing action when pressure is sensed in the pressure sensing unit.

The detergent supply unit may include a storage housing provided in the head accommodating space, one side of which is connected to the other part of the ejection orifice and in which a hollow for storing liquid detergent is formed; A fluid transfer tube connected to the other side of the storage housing to provide a passage for supplying fluid into the storage housing; And pressure driving means connected to the fluid moving tube and the controller and generating pressure while the pump is operating under the control of the controller to supply the fluid into the storage housing through the fluid moving tube.

The detergent supply unit may further include a pressure adjusting switch provided outside the head and connected to the pressure driving means and adjusting a pump operation intensity of the pressure driving means according to a user input.

In addition, the head may be formed with openings on any one surface thereof so that the storage housing is exposed to the outside, and the storage housing may be made such that one side of the exposed portion is openable and closable.

The supply line may further include an auxiliary valve provided at a part of the supply line so as to be capable of opening and closing the supply line. The controller may be connected to the auxiliary valve so that when the pressure is sensed by the pressure sensing unit, And a valve closes the supply line passage.

The sink receiving power receptacle according to the present invention can detect the pressure applied by the user by using the pressure sensing unit located below the main body. When the pressure is sensed, the detergent is sent from the head through the controller and the detergent supply unit So that it is possible to achieve a clean and convenient use even in appearance.

In addition, the reliability of the detergent supply function can be improved through the auxiliary valve which is supplied only with the detergent by intercepting the supply of the water at the time of supplying the detergent, and a pressure regulating switch for freely adjusting the amount of the detergent supplied according to the intention of the user It is possible to save the detergent through economical efficiency.

Further, by forming the opening portion in the head and configuring the one side of the storage housing for storing the detergent to be openable and closable, it is possible to freely wash, as well as to supplement the detergent for reuse, thereby providing more economical and hygienic effect.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a view showing the construction of a sink receiving apparatus easy to supply detergent according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
2 is a view showing an air outlet and an internal accommodation space in the head of the water receiving apparatus;
3 is a use example showing a state in which the water receiving apparatus is used.

The following detailed description of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present invention are different, but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, certain features, structures, and characteristics described herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention in connection with one embodiment. It should also be understood that the position or arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be varied without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the invention is to be limited only by the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to the same or similar functions throughout the several views.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a view showing the construction of a sink receiving apparatus for easily supplying detergent according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a view showing an air inlet and an internal receiving space in the head of the receiving apparatus, Fig. 8 is a use example showing a device used.

1 to 3, the sink receiving power receiving apparatus 100 according to the present invention has a main body 110, a head 120, a detergent supply unit 130, a pressure sensing unit 140 A controller 150, and an auxiliary valve 160. As shown in FIG.

The main body 110 can be connected to a water supply pipe 10 buried from a wall surface and more preferably to a water supply pipe 10 provided in the water supply pipe 10, A supply line 111 and a regulating valve 112 for flowing a constant may be provided.

The supply line 111 is a pipeline extending from the supply line 111 to the water supply pipe 10 and a head 120 to be described later. The supply line 111 is preferably a hot water line and a cold water line.

The control valve 112 is rotatably mounted to the main body 110 and is connected to the supply line 111. The control valve 112 is opened and closed with respect to the hot water line and the cold water line passage of the supply line 111, And controls the supply amount and the temperature of the water to be discharged to the outside through the head 120 by changing the amount of the water.

Since the structure of the main body 110 including the supply line 111 and the control valve 112 is generally known in the art, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The head 120 is installed in the main body 110 and is configured to inject water and detergent D to the outside. Preferably, the head 120 is provided with a holder (not shown) configured to support the main body 110 in the vertical direction, And a water outlet 121 having a predetermined size for spraying the water and detergent D to the outside can be formed on one side.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air outlet 121 may be formed in a plurality of units. The air outlet 121 is connected to the supply line 111 and is connected to a water jetting port 121a through which a constant water is sprayed and a detergent supply unit 130 And a detergent jet port 121b through which the detergent D is jetted.

The shape of the head 120 and the water jetting port 121a may be generally known in the art and the shape of the jetting outlet 121b is not limited to the drawings shown in the present invention, Various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art.

On the other hand, an internal space for installing the detergent supply unit 130 may be provided on the other side of the head 120.

The detergent supply unit 130 is installed in the accommodating space of the head 120 so that the detergent D can be stored and connected to the detergent jetting port 121b, The fluid moving tube 132, the pressure driving means 133 and the pressure regulating switch 134. The housing 131 may be made of a material that can be removed from the detergent outlet 121b, have.

The storage housing 131 is a reservoir for storing and storing the detergent D. According to the present invention, the storage housing 131 may be installed in the receiving space in the head 120 and one side thereof may be connected to the detergent outlet 121b, A hollow for storing the detergent D may be formed.

The head 120 described above is preferably configured such that the opening of the head 120 is opened on one side for cleaning the storage housing 131 and recharging the detergent D so that the storage housing 131 is exposed to the outside Further, it is preferable that one side of the exposed portion of the storage housing 131 is configured to be openable and closable.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the head 120 may further include a first cover 122 of a hinge-coupled structure such that the opened portion may be opened or closed as the case may be, The second cover 131a having a slide opening / closing structure may be further provided, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The fluid transfer tube 132 is connected to the other side of the storage housing 131, and is a tube for providing a passage for supplying fluid into the storage housing 131.

The pressure drive means 133 is driven to apply pressure to the storage housing 131 and may be connected to the fluid movement pipe 132 and a controller 150 to be described later. And generates a pressure while the pump operates to supply fluid into the storage housing 131 through the fluid moving pipe 132.

The pressure driving means 133 is preferably a pressure pump, but it is not limited thereto. Various known pressure generating means may be used within the technical scope of the present invention, which can supply a fluid (gas) .

The pressure regulating switch 134 is a switch for freely adjusting the amount of the detergent D ejected to the outside and can be installed outside the head 120 and connected to the pressure driving means 133, And adjust the pump operation intensity of the pressure drive means 133 according to the user's input.

The pressure sensing unit 140 recognizes the pressure applied from the outside and generates a sensing signal for controlling the controller 150. The pressure sensing unit 140 is disposed below the main body and includes a pressing pad 141 And a pressure sensor 142 installed on the pressure pad 141 and transmitting a pressure sensed by the touch to the controller 150 as an electrical signal.

The controller 150 is a control module that controls the detergent supply unit 130 to generate a pressing action according to whether the pressure sensing unit 140 is sensed or not, The pressure sensing unit 140 may be connected to the pressure driving unit 133 of the pressure sensing unit 130 and the pressure sensing unit 140 to control the pressure driving unit 133 to operate when pressure is sensed by the pressure sensing unit 140 .

The auxiliary valve 160 is a valve for shutting off the supply of the constant water such that only the detergent D is supplied when the detergent D is supplied. According to the present invention, Various known electronic valves that can be installed to open and close the line 111 passageways and whose opening and closing operations are performed by the controller 150 can be applied.

That is, the controller 150 is preferably connected to the auxiliary valve 160, and when the pressure is sensed by the pressure sensing unit 140, the auxiliary valve 160 closes the supply line 111 passage Can be controlled.

Therefore, the sink receiving power receiving apparatus 100, which is easy to supply detergent according to the present invention, senses the pressure applied from the user by using the pressure sensing unit 140 located below the main body 110, The detergent D is automatically supplied from the head 120 through the controller 150 and the detergent supply unit 130 so that it is neat and convenient to use.

Further, the reliability of the detergent supply function can be improved through the auxiliary valve 160 which is supplied only with the detergent D by cutting off the supply of the constant water at the time of supplying the detergent, and the detergent D is supplied The detergent can be saved through the pressure regulating switch 134 that freely adjusts the amount of the detergent, which is economically efficient.

Further, by forming the opening portion in the head 120 and configuring the one side of the storage housing 131 for storing the detergent D to be openable and closable, it is possible to freely wash the same, as well as to replenish the detergent for reuse It has economic and hygienic advantages.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, And such variations and modifications are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims.

D: Detergent 10: Water supply pipe
100: water receiving apparatus 110:
111: supply line 112: regulating valve
120: head 121: outlet
121a: Water outlet 121b: Detergent outlet
122: first lid 130: detergent supply unit
131: Storage housing 131a: Second cover
132: fluid moving tube 133: pressure drive means
134: Pressure regulating switch 140: Pressure regulating unit
141: pressure pad 142: pressure sensor
150: controller 160: auxiliary valve

Claims (5)

A main body connected to a water supply pipe buried from a wall surface and having a supply line and a regulating valve for flowing the water supplied from the water supply pipe;
A head installed in the main body and provided with a plurality of air outlets and an inner accommodating space partially connected to the supply line;
A detergent supply unit installed in the accommodating space of the head so as to be able to store detergent, connected to the remaining part of the ejection port, for ejecting the stored detergent into the ejection port by a pressing action;
A pressure sensing unit positioned below the main body and sensing a pressure externally applied; And
And a controller connected to the main body and connected to the detergent supply unit and the pressure sensing unit and configured to control the detergent supply unit to generate a pressing action when pressure is sensed by the pressure sensing unit,
The detergent supply unit includes:
A storage housing provided in the receiving space in the head, one side of which is connected to the remaining part of the air outlet, and in which a hollow for storing liquid detergent is formed;
A fluid transfer tube connected to the other side of the storage housing to provide a passage for supplying fluid into the storage housing; And
And pressure driving means connected to the fluid moving tube and the controller and generating pressure while the pump is operating under the control of the controller to supply the fluid into the storage housing through the fluid moving tube,
The head
The opening portion is formed on any one surface so that the storage housing is exposed to the outside,
Wherein the storage housing comprises:
Wherein one side of the exposed portion is made openable and closable,
The head having a first lid of a hinged connection structure such that the open portion is opened or closed,
Wherein the storage housing includes a second cover having a slide opening / closing structure so that one surface of the exposed portion can be opened and closed.
delete The method according to claim 1,
The detergent supply unit includes:
Further comprising a pressure adjusting switch provided outside the head and connected to the pressure driving means and adjusting a pump operation intensity of the pressure driving means according to a user input.
delete The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising an auxiliary valve provided at a part of the supply line so as to be capable of opening and closing the supply line passage,
The controller comprising:
And the auxiliary valve is connected to the auxiliary valve and controls the auxiliary valve to close the supply line passage when pressure is sensed in the pressure sensing unit.

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