CN107773188B - Sink type dish washer - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a sink type dish washer, comprising: the respirator is internally provided with a water inlet cavity, the water inlet cavity comprises a water inlet channel and a water return channel, the water return channel comprises a main loop and a water storage cavity which are communicated, one end of the water inlet channel is provided with a water inlet, the other end of the water inlet channel is communicated with the water return channel, the main loop is provided with a main water intersection, and the water storage cavity is provided with a reclaimed water intersection; the water softener comprises a body and a regeneration control piece, wherein the body is internally provided with a soft water cavity and a soft regeneration cavity which are mutually communicated, the regeneration control piece is used for controlling the communication and cutoff between the soft water cavity and the soft regeneration cavity, the body is provided with a soft water inlet and a soft water outlet which are respectively communicated with two sides of the soft water cavity, the body is also provided with a regeneration water inlet which is communicated with the soft regeneration cavity, the soft water inlet is connected with a main waterway port, and the regeneration water inlet is connected with a regeneration water crossing. According to the sink type dish washer, the soft water waterway water inlet of the water softener is finished by using the respirator, and the pipeline connection cost is low.

Description

Sink type dish washer

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of dish washers, in particular to a sink type dish washer.

Background

In the existing trough type dish washer, the water softener is connected with a tap water pipe through a soft water path, the pipeline connection is complex, and the cost is high.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, the invention provides a sink type dish washer, which has lower soft water waterway pipeline connection cost.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a sump type dishwasher includes: the respirator comprises a shell, wherein a water inlet cavity is defined in the shell of the respirator, the water inlet cavity comprises a water inlet channel and a water return channel, the water return channel comprises a main loop and a water storage cavity which are communicated, a water inlet is formed in one end of the water inlet channel, the water return channel is communicated with the other end of the water inlet channel, the main loop is provided with a main water crossing, and the water storage cavity is provided with a reclaimed water crossing; the water softener comprises a body and a regeneration control member, wherein a soft water cavity and a soft regeneration cavity which are mutually communicated are defined in the body, the regeneration control member is used for controlling the soft water cavity to be communicated with and cut off from the soft regeneration cavity, soft water inlets and soft water outlets which are respectively communicated with two sides of the soft water cavity are formed in the body, a regeneration water inlet which is communicated with the soft regeneration cavity is further formed in the body, the soft water inlet is connected with a main waterway port, and the regeneration water inlet is connected with a regeneration water port.

According to the water tank type dish washer provided by the embodiment of the invention, the soft water waterway water inlet of the water softener is finished by using the respirator, and the pipeline connection cost is low.

In some embodiments, a separation rib is arranged in the water return channel to separate the water return channel into the main loop and the water storage cavity, wherein the top of the main loop is communicated with the water storage cavity, and the other end of the water inlet channel is communicated with the water storage cavity.

In some embodiments, the main circuit and the water storage chamber are arranged side by side, the soft water inlet and the regeneration water inlet are arranged side by side, the soft water inlet is connected with the main waterway port in an opposite-plug manner, and the regeneration water inlet is connected with the regeneration water port in an opposite-plug manner.

In some embodiments, the breather is located above the water softener, the main water junction and the regeneration water junction are located at a bottom of the breather, and the soft water inlet and the regeneration water inlet are located at a top of the water softener.

In some embodiments, the washing tub of the tub-type dishwasher defines a washing space with an open top, the breather and the water softener are both located outside the washing tub, the breather is provided on a peripheral wall of the washing tub, the water softener is provided on a bottom wall of the washing tub, and the soft water outlet is connected to the washing tub.

In some embodiments, an air chamber is defined within the housing of the respirator, the air chamber being provided with a breathing port in communication with the atmosphere, the air chamber also being provided with a communication port in communication with the sink body.

In some embodiments, a mounting port is formed in the bottom wall of the washing tank body, a salt adding port opposite to the mounting port is formed in the top of the water softener, and the salt adding port is communicated with the softening regeneration cavity.

In some embodiments, the body is internally provided with a water outlet buffer cavity above the soft water cavity, a water inlet buffer cavity below the soft water cavity, a soft water outlet is communicated with the water outlet buffer cavity, the soft water inlet and the soft regeneration cavity are both communicated with the water inlet buffer cavity, a water inlet buffer plate is arranged between the soft water cavity and the water inlet buffer cavity, and a water outlet buffer plate is arranged between the soft water cavity and the water outlet buffer cavity.

In some embodiments, a water inlet channel is arranged on the body and positioned on the outer side of the soft water cavity, and the soft water inlet is communicated with the bottom of the soft water cavity through the water inlet channel.

In some embodiments, a regeneration water inlet channel is arranged on the body and positioned on the outer side of the soft water cavity, and the regeneration water inlet channel firstly extends to the bottom wall of the body vertically and then extends to the soft regeneration cavity along the bottom wall of the body by-passing the soft water cavity.

Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

Drawings

The foregoing and/or additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent and may be better understood from the following description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall structure of a washing tub, a breather, and a water softener of a sump type dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the overall structure of a washing tub and a water softener of the sump type dishwasher according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a partial structural sectional view of a washing tub and a water softener of a sump type dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing the overall structure of the water softener according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is an exploded view of the water softener according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of one direction of the water softener according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of another direction of the water softener according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a schematic view, partially in section, of a water softener according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a water softener according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a water softener according to still another aspect of the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a wash tub and a breather of a tub dishwasher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a respirator of an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 13 is a schematic view showing the flow direction of water in the process of softening water of the respirator and the water softener according to the embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 14 is a schematic view of the flow direction of the breather and water softener in the process of regenerating water according to the embodiment of the invention.

Reference numerals:

a sink type dish washer 1000,

A respirator 100, a box 101; a cover 102;

a drainage channel 1; a sewage inlet 11; a sewage outlet 12; a drain vent 13; a one-way valve 14;

a water inlet cavity 2; a water inlet 21; a water outlet 22; a main waterway port 221; a reclaimed water intersection 222; a water inlet vent 24;

a water inlet passage 25; a rising channel section 251; a tortuous path segment 252; a turn channel segment 253; a flow meter 254;

a return water channel 26; a main loop 261; a water reservoir 262; a partition rib 263; gap 264;

an air chamber 3; a breathing port 31; a condensing plate 311; a communication port 32;

a first guide section 301; a second guide section 302; arc rib plates 303; a connecting rib 304; a condensation tank 305; a third guide segment 306; a fourth guide section 307; a condensation baffle 309;

water softener 400,

A body 410, an upper cover 401, a lower cover 402, a structural body 403, a connecting pipe 404, a soft water inlet 411, a soft water outlet 412, a reclaimed water inlet 413, a salt adding port 414,

A soft water cavity 420, a water passing channel 421, a water outlet buffer cavity 422, a water outlet buffer plate 423, an upper convex part 424, a water inlet buffer cavity 425, a water inlet buffer plate 426, a lower convex part 427,

Softening and regenerating chamber 430,

Reclaimed water inlet 440, vertical section 441, surrounding section 442, inlet section 443, main support 4431, branch 4432, water passage 444, second straight hole section 4441, second cone section 4442,

Reclaimed water outlet 450, water filtering hole 451, first straight hole section 4511, first cone section 4512, on-off port 452, groove 453, channel tube 454, fixed tube 455, notch 4551,

A water inlet channel 460, an arc segment 461, a vertical segment 462,

A regeneration control member 470, a valve member 471, a valve body 472, a valve seal 473,

Salt deficiency detecting device 480, float 481, magnetic attraction member 482, detection circuit board 483, reed switch 484, first patch 4841, second patch 4842,

A float chamber 491, a fitting chamber 492, a fitting groove 493, a guide rib 494,

Washing tub 600, tub vent 602, mounting port 603,

Seal mounting structure 700, mounting nut 710, salt cap 720, gasket 730, bead 731

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar reference numerals refer to like or similar elements or elements having like or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are illustrative only and are not to be construed as limiting the invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "vertical", "length", "thickness", "height", "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the drawings, are merely for convenience in describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be configured and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, features defining "first", "second" may include one or more such features, either explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise indicated, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless explicitly specified and limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may be either fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected, for example; can be mechanically or electrically connected; can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be communication between two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention will be understood in specific cases by those of ordinary skill in the art.

The specific structure of the sump dishwasher 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to fig. 1 to 14.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a sump dishwasher 1000, as shown in fig. 1, includes a washing tub 600, a breather 100, and a water softener 400, in which a washing space having an open top is defined in the washing tub 600, and an appliance to be cleaned is placed in the washing space to be washed.

As shown in fig. 4 to 6, the water softener 400 includes a body 410 and a regeneration control member 470, wherein the body 410 defines a soft water chamber 420 and a soft regeneration chamber 430 which are communicated with each other, the regeneration control member 470 is used for controlling the communication and interception between the soft water chamber 420 and the soft regeneration chamber 430, a soft water inlet 411 and a soft water outlet 412 which are respectively communicated with both sides of the soft water chamber 420 are formed on the body 410, a regeneration water inlet 413 and a salt adding port 414 which are communicated with the soft regeneration chamber 430 are also formed on the body 410, the soft water inlet 411 and the regeneration water inlet 413 are used for introducing water, the soft water outlet 412 is communicated with the washing tank 600, and the salt adding port 414 is used for adding regeneration salt into the soft regeneration chamber 430.

The water flow direction in the water softener 400 has two routes: one route is that water can flow into the soft water chamber 420 from the soft water inlet 411, soften in the soft water chamber 420, and the softened water is discharged from the soft water outlet 412; alternatively, water may flow from the regeneration water inlet 413 into the softening regeneration chamber 430, absorbing salt in the softening regeneration chamber 430 to form brine, which then flows into the soft water chamber 420, and eventually the brine is discharged from the soft water outlet 412. When the salt in the softening regeneration chamber 430 is consumed to some extent, the regenerated salt is replenished from the salt adding port 414.

In general, when water is used daily by a person, it is derived from tap water, and the content of Cl, ca, mg and the like in tap water is high, and the daily appliance is washed with tap water, and the residual Cl, ca, mg and the like on the daily appliance are high, so that the water is easily taken in by the user.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the soft water chamber 420 may be filled with resin or other soft water capable of absorbing Cl, ca, mg and other ions, and the soft regeneration chamber 430 may be filled with regeneration salt, wherein the regeneration salt is preferably edible salt (mainly containing NaCl) for convenience of purchase. Of course, the regenerated salt may be any other substance that can wash out Cl, ca, mg and other ions from soft water, and is not limited thereto.

Specifically, when the washing tank 600 needs water, tap water enters the soft water chamber 420 through the soft water inlet 411, soft water in the soft water chamber 420 absorbs Cl, ca, mg plasma in the water, and the absorbed soft water flows into the washing tank 600 through the soft water outlet 412, i.e. the soft water in the soft water chamber 420 has the function of removing Cl, ca, mg plasma in the tap water.

When the soft water matter adsorbs Cl, ca, mg, etc. ions to be saturated, the adsorption effect of the soft water matter is lowered, and at this time, the soft water matter needs to be reduced. Tap water enters the soft water regeneration chamber 430 through the regenerated water inlet 413 of the water softener 400 to form brine, when the soft water adsorption capacity is reduced, the regeneration control member 470 can be controlled to be opened, so that the soft water chamber 420 is communicated with the soft water regeneration chamber 430, the brine in the soft water regeneration chamber 430 enters the soft water chamber 420, the brine flows into the soft water chamber 420 to be subjected to reduction treatment, the softening capacity of the resin is recovered, and the reduced brine is discharged from the soft water outlet 412. When the reduction is not required, the regeneration control member 470 is closed, so that the soft water chamber 420 is blocked from the soft water regeneration chamber 430, and the soft water chamber 420 can perform a soft water operation.

In some embodiments, the soft water inlet 411 and the regeneration water inlet 413 are the same inlet, and the water softener 400 is provided with a three-way valve at the soft water inlet 411 to control inflow water toward one of the soft water chamber 420 and the soft regeneration chamber 430. In some embodiments, the soft water inlet 411 and the reclaimed water inlet 413 are two independent inlets of the water softener 400, so that three-way valves are saved, which is beneficial to reducing cost and simplifying structure. In addition, the water softener 400 has only one regeneration control 470, and the overall control is very simple. In the following description, the soft water inlet 411 and the reclaimed water inlet 413 are taken as two inlets of the water softener 400, which are independent from each other, respectively.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 6 and 4, the soft water chamber 420 and the soft water regeneration chamber 430 are horizontally disposed side by side, the soft water inlet 411 and the regeneration water inlet 413 are disposed side by side above the soft water chamber 420, and the soft water outlet 412 is located at an upper portion of the body 410. The arrangement is more reasonable in structure than the upper and lower distribution of the soft water chamber 420 and the soft water regeneration chamber 430.

Specifically, if the soft water chamber 420 and the soft water chamber 430 are distributed up and down, when the soft water chamber 420 is located above the soft water chamber 430, when the regeneration control member 470 is opened, the brine in the soft water chamber 430 automatically flows into the soft water chamber 420 with excessive consumption resistance; when the soft water regeneration chamber 430 is positioned above the soft water chamber 420, the water flow needs to flow through the long route for time consuming.

In fig. 4 to 6, the soft water chamber 420 is formed as a cylindrical chamber extending in the up-down direction, and the soft water regeneration chamber 430 is formed as a generally elongated chamber having a wide upper portion and a narrow lower portion.

According to the water softener 400 of the embodiment of the invention, the soft water cavity 420 and the soft regeneration cavity 430 which are mutually communicated are arranged in the inner cavity of the water softener 400, so that the softening treatment process and the reduction treatment process can be respectively carried out in the soft water cavity 420 and the soft regeneration cavity 430, and the normal operation of the water softener 400 is ensured. The water softener 400 has the advantages of simple and compact structure and reasonable layout, is favorable for realizing the division of different functional areas, and has high use reliability.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 5, the body 410 includes an upper cover 401, a lower cover 402, and a structure body 403, and the upper cover 401 and the lower cover 402 are respectively provided at upper and lower ends of the structure body 403, which may facilitate processing to form respective internal passages of the body 410. Wherein, the outer edge of the upper cover 401 is formed with an upturned edge extending downward and abutting with the upper end of the structural body 403, and the outer edge of the lower cover 402 is formed with a downturned edge extending upward and abutting with the lower end of the structural body 403.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 6, a water outlet buffer cavity 422 is disposed above a soft water cavity 420 in a body 410, a water inlet buffer cavity 425 is disposed below the soft water cavity 420, a soft water outlet 412 is communicated with the water outlet buffer cavity 422, a soft water inlet 411 and a soft water regeneration cavity 430 are both communicated with the water inlet buffer cavity 425, a water inlet buffer plate 426 is spaced between the soft water cavity 420 and the water inlet buffer cavity 425, a water outlet buffer plate 423 is spaced between the soft water cavity 420 and the water outlet buffer cavity 422, and water channels 421 are disposed on the water inlet buffer plate 426 and the water outlet buffer plate 423.

As shown in fig. 5 and 7, at least one of the water-in buffer plate 426 and the water-out buffer plate 423 is provided with a plurality of slits to constitute a grill, each slit being a part of the water passage 421, the width of the slit being smaller than the diameter of the resin particles. Alternatively, the width of the slit may be as large as 0.1-1.5mm, and thus the grating structure is provided to facilitate water passing and prevent resin particles from leaking out.

Specifically, the water outlet buffer plate 423 and the water inlet buffer plate 426 are circular plates, and the plurality of slits are circumferentially arranged around the axis of the soft water chamber 420, so that the liquid can uniformly enter the soft water chamber 420, thereby ensuring that the tap water can be uniformly softened, and the salt water can uniformly wash the resin particles. Of course, the arrangement of the slits is not limited to the arrangement circumferentially around the axis of the soft water chamber 420, but may be arranged in other irregular patterns.

Specifically, when the water-entering buffer plate 426 is provided with a slit, as shown in fig. 6, the width of the slit facing the water-entering buffer chamber 425 is greater than the width of the slit facing the soft water chamber 420. Thus, the liquid can be ensured to enter the soft water cavity 420 faster, and the resin particles can be prevented from leaking out. More specifically, in fig. 6, the width of the slit is gradually reduced in the direction from the water inflow buffer chamber 425 to the soft water chamber 420, and then is maintained.

Specifically, when the water outlet buffer plate 423 is provided with a slit, as shown in fig. 6, a width of the slit toward the water outlet buffer chamber 422 is greater than a width of the slit toward the soft water chamber 420. Thus, it is possible to ensure that the liquid leaves the soft water chamber 420 faster and also to prevent the resin particles from leaking out. More specifically, in fig. 6, the width of the slit is gradually reduced in the direction from the water discharge buffer chamber 422 to the soft water chamber 420, and then is maintained.

Further, as shown in fig. 6, a lower protrusion 427 is formed downward at the middle portion of the water inlet buffer plate 426, and the water passing passage 421 of the water inlet buffer plate 426 is provided at the lower protrusion 427. The soft water inlet 411 and the softening and regenerating chamber 430 are both communicated with the outer peripheral position of the water inlet buffer chamber 425, when water is introduced from the soft water inlet 411 or the softening and regenerating chamber 430, water flows around one circle under the guiding and guiding of the lower convex part 427, the water flows from the outer periphery to the lower part of the lower convex part 427 along the radial direction, and then the water flows upwards through the water channel 421 on the water inlet buffer plate 426. The lower protrusion 427 is beneficial to uniformly distributing the water flow of the water inlet soft water cavity 420 in the circumferential direction.

As shown in fig. 6, the middle portion of the water outlet buffer plate 423 is upwardly formed with an upper protrusion 424, and the water passing channel 421 of the water outlet buffer plate 423 is provided on the upper protrusion 424. The soft water outlet 412 is connected to the outer circumferential position of the outlet buffer chamber 422, and when the water flows out of the soft water chamber 420, the water flows in the outer circumferential direction after contacting the top, and then is collected at the soft water outlet 412 to be discharged. The provision of the upper protrusion 424 facilitates the uniform flow in the entire circumferential direction of the water outlet buffer chamber 422 when water is discharged, and facilitates the smooth flow of water.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 7, each slit is provided to extend in the radial direction of the soft water chamber 420. The extending direction of the slit is consistent with the flowing direction of the water flow, so that the flowing resistance is reduced, the liquid amount entering and exiting the soft water cavity 420 from the slit can be increased, and the softening speed of tap water or the washing speed of the resin particles by the salt water can be improved.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 4 and 5, the body 410 further defines a regeneration water inlet 440, the regeneration water inlet 440 is located at the outer side of the soft water cavity 420, and the regeneration water inlet 440 extends from the regeneration water inlet 413 to the softening regeneration cavity 430 and is communicated to the bottom of the softening regeneration cavity 430, so that when the regeneration water enters the water, the water flow flows from top to bottom, which can ensure smooth flow and avoid backflow. Because the regeneration salt or the salt water is contained in the softening and regenerating cavity 430, undissolved salt is easy to sink due to the higher density, so that the water flowing into the softening and regenerating cavity 430 flows from bottom to top, which is beneficial to fully dissolving the regeneration salt.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 4, the regeneration water inlet 440 extends vertically to the bottom wall of the body 410, and then extends to the softening regeneration chamber 430 after bypassing the soft water chamber 420 along the bottom wall of the body 410. The regeneration water inlet 440 is thus provided, and the regeneration water inlet 440 is easily formed when the body 410 is processed.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 4, 5 and 7, the regeneration water inlet 440 includes a vertical section 441, a surrounding section 442 and an inlet section 443, the vertical section 441 is located at the outer side of the soft water chamber 420 and extends vertically, the top of the vertical section 441 is a regeneration water inlet 413, the surrounding section 442 extends from the bottom end of the vertical section 441 along the circumferential wall of the soft water chamber 420 in a direction away from the soft water inlet 411, and the inlet section 443 is connected to the surrounding section 442 and communicates with the soft water regeneration chamber 430.

The vertical section 441 extends on the same vertical plane, and the surrounding section 442 and the inlet section 443 extend on the same horizontal plane, so that the housing structure is simplified, and the processing is convenient.

Further, as shown in fig. 7 and 8, a plurality of water through holes 444 are provided in the side wall of the regeneration water inlet passage 440 facing the softening regeneration chamber 430, and the water through holes 444 are provided in the peripheral wall of the inlet section 443. The regeneration water inlet 440 communicates with the softening regeneration chamber 430 only through the plurality of water through-holes 444, so that the regeneration salt in the softening regeneration chamber 430 is prevented from flowing into the regeneration water inlet 440. That is, the water passage 444 is provided to allow water to pass therethrough but to prevent salt leakage.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 5, the water passage holes 444 are formed as slits extending in the up-down direction.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 8, the water passage 444 has a larger flow area toward the end of the regeneration water inlet 440 than the end of the softening regeneration chamber 430. In this way, the water flowing in has a certain guiding function, but the regenerated salt can be well intercepted.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 8, the water passage 444 includes: the second straight hole section 4441 and the second cone section 4442, the second straight hole section 4441 is arranged adjacent to the softening regeneration chamber 430, the second cone section 4442 is arranged towards the regeneration water inlet channel 440, and the flow area of the second cone section 4442 is gradually reduced in the water flow direction. Wherein the flow area of the second straight hole section 4441 is unchanged in the water flow direction, and the second cone section 4442 forms a funnel shape. The arrangement of the second straight hole section 4441 ensures that the narrower part of the water through hole 444 has a certain thickness, and is not easy to deform and widen under the impact of water flow. The second cone 4442 is shaped like a funnel, which is beneficial to processing and shaping, and the water flow is quickened in the inflow process, so that the water flow flowing into the softening regeneration cavity 430 has a certain impact force, and the regenerated salt at the bottom is beneficial to being dispersed.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7, the access section 443 includes a main support 4431 extending along the bottom edge of the softening regeneration chamber 430, and the access section 443 further includes a branch 4432 connected to the main support 4431 and extending to the bottom center region of the softening regeneration chamber 430.

The main support 4431 extends along the bottom edge of the softening regeneration chamber 430, so that the main support 4431 and the softening regeneration chamber 430 share a side wall, which is beneficial to simplifying the structure and processing difficulty. And branch 4432 is provided to allow water flow into the middle region of the softening regeneration chamber 430. With the arrangement of main and branch 4431, 4432, the inflowing water is evenly distributed at the bottom of the softening regeneration chamber 430, which is advantageous for equalizing the brine concentration in the softening regeneration chamber 430.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 4, a plurality of water through holes 444 are provided on the side wall of the inlet section 443 facing the softening regeneration chamber 430, and water through holes 444 are provided on the side walls of the main branch 4431 and the branch 4432.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 4 and 9, the bottoms of the main support 4431 and the branch 4432 are flush with the bottom of the softening and regenerating chamber 430, and the tops of the main support 4431 and the branch 4432 are isolated from the softening and regenerating chamber 430, that is, the water through holes 444 are formed in the side walls of the main support 4431 and the branch 4432, and water flows flush into the softening and regenerating chamber 430 along the horizontal direction, so that the water flows upward after being uniformly distributed at the bottom of the softening and regenerating chamber 430 are facilitated. And the regenerated water rushing in the horizontal direction can impact regenerated salt at the bottom, which is beneficial to the full dissolution of the regenerated salt.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 5 and 9, a regeneration water outlet 450 is defined in the body 410, one end of the regeneration water outlet 450 communicates with the soft water chamber 420, and the other end of the regeneration water outlet 450 communicates with the soft water chamber 430.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 5, the regeneration water outlet 450 is vertically disposed between the soft water chamber 420 and the soft water chamber 430, the top end of the regeneration water outlet 450 is communicated with the soft water chamber 430, and the bottom end of the regeneration water outlet 450 is communicated with the soft water chamber 420. This allows the brine in the softened regeneration chamber 430 to automatically flow to the soft water chamber 420 by gravity when the regeneration control 470 is open.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 9, the sidewall of the regeneration water outlet 450 facing the softening regeneration chamber 430 is provided with a communicating water filtering hole 451, and it is understood that the regeneration water outlet 450 and the softening regeneration chamber 430 are separated by a sidewall, and the sidewall is provided with the water filtering hole 451, so that the brine can flow only from the water filtering hole 451 toward the soft water chamber 420. This prevents the regenerated salt in the softening regeneration chamber 430 from flowing into the soft water chamber 420, and the water filtering holes 451 are provided to pass the brine but prevent the salt from leaking.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 9, the water filtering hole 451 has a larger flow area toward the end of the regeneration water outlet 450 than the flow area toward the end of the softening regeneration chamber 430. Thus, on the premise of salt leakage prevention, the water outlet of the salt water is ensured to be smoother. Since the water filtering hole 451 has a large flow area at the end facing the regenerated water outlet 450, the flow speed of the water becomes gentle, and the flow of the water is prevented from washing away the regenerated salt.

More specifically, as shown in fig. 9, the water filtering hole 451 includes: a first straight hole section 4511 and a first cone section 4512, the first straight hole section 4511 being disposed adjacent to the softening regeneration chamber 430, the first cone section 4512 being disposed toward the regeneration water outlet 450, the flow-through area of the first cone section 4512 gradually increasing in the direction of flow of water, the first cone section 4512 being formed in the shape of a funnel. The provision of the first straight hole portion 4511 ensures that the narrower portion of the water filtering hole 451 has a certain thickness and is not easily deformed and widened under the impact of water flow. The first cone 4512 is shaped to facilitate shaping, and the water flow slows down during inflow.

In fig. 9, the water filtering holes 451 are provided at the top end of the regeneration water outlet 450, and the water filtering holes 451 are a plurality of vertically extending long holes, thereby securing the overcurrent flow rate. The water filtering holes 451 are provided at the top end of the regeneration water outlet 450, so that undissolved regenerated salt is prevented from flowing out of the water filtering holes 451.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 5, a water inlet channel 460 is provided on the body 410 at the outer side of the soft water chamber 420, and the soft water inlet 411 communicates with the bottom of the soft water chamber 420 through the water inlet channel 460.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 5, the water inlet passage 460 includes: the soft water inlet 411 is formed by one end of the arc-shaped section 461 and the vertical section 462, the arc-shaped section 461 extends along the peripheral wall of the soft water chamber 420 towards the direction away from the regenerated water inlet 413, the vertical section 462 extends vertically downwards from the end of the arc-shaped section 461, the vertical section 462 is positioned between the soft water chamber 420 and the softened regeneration chamber 430, and the bottom end of the vertical section 462 is communicated with the soft water chamber 420. Wherein, arc section 461 is located same horizontal plane, and vertical section 462 extends on same vertical plane, sets up like this and is convenient for simplify shell structure, convenient processing.

Further, as shown in fig. 5, the vertical segment 462 of the water inlet passage 460 is disposed adjacent to and side by side with the regeneration water outlet passage 450, and the regeneration water outlet passage 450 communicates with the soft water chamber 420 through the water inlet passage 460. This can reduce the length of the regeneration water outlet 450 and simplify the structure.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 9, the regeneration control 470 is a control valve, and the regeneration control 470 is used to control the communication or interception between the water inlet channel 460 and the softening regeneration chamber 430, and in particular, the control valve is used to control the communication and interception between the regeneration water outlet channel 450 and the water inlet channel 460. In fig. 9, at least a portion of the valve core 471 of the control valve may block the regenerant water outlet 450.

Specifically, a control valve is positioned between the soft water chamber 420 and the soft regeneration chamber 430, the control valve being mounted on the outer sidewall of the water inlet passage 460. In this way, the control portion for communication between the soft water chamber 420 and the soft water chamber 430 is concentrated therebetween, and the wall surfaces of the passages are shared, so that the structure can be simplified.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 9, the bottom end of the regeneration water outlet 450 is provided with an on-off port 452 communicating with the water inlet channel 460, and a valve core 471 of the control valve is movably provided at the on-off port 452.

Further, a part of the on-off opening 452 is located below the bottom wall of the reclaimed water outlet 450, the bottom wall of the reclaimed water outlet 450 is recessed downwards to form a groove 453, the groove 453 is arranged corresponding to the part of the through-break 452 located below the bottom wall of the reclaimed water outlet 450, the cross section of the groove 453 is semicircular, and one end face of the groove 453 away from the through-break 452 forms a hemispherical surface. This arrangement facilitates the flow of the regeneration water outlet 450 from the lowermost end, and avoids liquid accumulation.

Alternatively, the on-off port 452 and the groove 453 are integrally formed by cutting with a drill, whereby the processing is very easy.

Further, as shown in fig. 9, an on-off tube 454 is provided on the side wall between the reclaimed water outlet 450 and the water inlet 460, and the orifice of the on-off tube 454 constitutes the on-off port 452. The on-off tube 454 extends away from the softening regeneration chamber 430, and the valve core 471 of the regeneration control member 470 mates with the channel tube 454. The provision of the on-off tube 454 can eliminate the need for the valve core 471 of the regeneration control member 470 to be set too long, reducing the overall size of the regeneration control member 470. In addition, after the on-off tube 454 is arranged, the axial dimension of the tube body can be long, and when reclaimed water is cut off, the tube body and the valve core 471 can be fully contacted and sealed.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 9, a fixed pipe 455 is disposed on a pipe wall between the reclaimed water outlet 450 and the water inlet 460, the fixed pipe 455 is disposed around the channel pipe 454, and a notch 4551 is disposed on the pipe wall of the channel pipe 454 to communicate with the water inlet 460. Thus, when the regeneration control 470 is open, the spool 471 opens the channel tube 454. Brine in the regenerant water outlet 450 flows down to groove 453 to break 452. Brine flowing into the through-break 452 enters the fixed pipe 455 from the channel pipe 454, then flows into the water-in channel 460 from the notch 4551, finally flows into the water-in buffer chamber 425 from the bottom of the water-in channel 460, and then flows into the soft water chamber 420.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 9, the regeneration control member 470 further includes a valve body 472, a valve core 471 being movably provided to the valve body 472, an end portion of the valve core 471 protruding from within the valve body 472.

Advantageously, as shown in fig. 9, the fixing pipe 455 passes through the water inlet passage 460 and protrudes from the outer sidewall of the water inlet passage 460 to the outside of the water softener 400, and the regeneration control member 470 is snap-fastened to the fixing pipe 455. Optionally, a valve seal 473 is provided between the valve body 472 and the fixed pipe 455, thereby improving the sealing.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 10, the water softener 400 further includes a salt deficiency detection device 480, and the salt deficiency detection device 480 is used to detect whether the softening regeneration chamber 430 is deficient in salt.

Specifically, the salt shortage detection device 480 is connected with the softening and regenerating cavity 430 and can detect the residual amount of regenerated salt in the softening and regenerating cavity 430, judge whether the salt adding port 414 needs to add regenerated salt, the salt shortage detection device 480 is electrically connected with the controller, and the controller controls the reminding device according to the feedback information of the salt shortage detection device 480 to send reminding information to a user, so that the user is reminded of adding salt into the softening and regenerating cavity 430 through the salt adding port 414. The controller is also electrically connected to a regeneration control 470, the regeneration control 470 controlling the flow of the regeneration water.

Therefore, by arranging the salt shortage detection device 480 and the regeneration control member 470 on the water softener 400 and controlling the water softener 400 by the controller, the automation degree of the regeneration salt addition and regeneration water flow reduction work of the water softener 400 is improved, the normal operation of the water softener 400 is ensured, the influence on the normal operation of the water softener 400 due to the shortage of the regeneration salt in the softening and regeneration cavity 430 is prevented, the control operation of the water softener 400 is simplified, and the user operation is reduced.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 9, the salt deficiency detection device 480 includes: the float 481, the magnetic attraction member 482, the detection circuit board 483 and the reed switch 484, the float 481 floats in the salt solution, and the magnetic attraction member 482 is provided on the float 481. The detection circuit board 483 is disposed on the body 410, the reed switch 484 is disposed on the outer side of the float cavity 491, the reed switch 484 is provided with a first patch 4841 and a second patch 4842, the first patch 4841 is a polar patch, the first patch 4841 is disconnected from the second patch 4842 when the attraction force of the magnetic attraction member 482 is insufficient, the first patch 4841 is attached to the second patch 4842 when the attraction force of the magnetic attraction member 482 is sufficient, and the first patch 4841 and the second patch 4842 are electrically connected with the detection circuit board 483 respectively.

When the salt is sufficient, the float 481 has a density smaller than the salt solution, and the float 481 floats on the surface of the solution. The magnetic attraction piece 482 on the floating floater 481 is closer to the reed pipe 484, the magnetic attraction piece 482 attracts the first patch 4841, the first patch 4841 is close to the second patch 4842 to be attached, and the reed pipe 484 is in a closed state. After the first patch 4841 and the second patch 4842 are attached, a circuit on the detection circuit board 483 is conducted, and information that the salt amount is enough is sent out.

When the salt is absent, the density of the float 481 is greater than that of the salt solution, and the float 481 is submerged at the bottom. The magnetic attraction piece 482 on the submerged float 481 is far away from the reed switch 484, the magnetic attraction piece 482 is insufficient to attract the first patch 4841, the first patch 4841 is separated from the second patch 4842, namely the reed switch 484 is in a separated state, a circuit on the detection circuit board 483 is disconnected, and information of insufficient salt amount is sent.

The tub dishwasher 1000 has a control panel for displaying information from a controller. When the detection circuit board 483 sends out the salt shortage information to the controller, the controller transmits the information to the control panel, and the salt shortage lamp on the control panel flashes to indicate salt shortage. When the detection circuit board 483 sends out the salt shortage information to the controller, the controller transmits the information to the control panel, and the salt shortage lamp on the control panel flashes to indicate salt shortage.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 9, a float chamber 491 communicating with the softening regeneration chamber 430 is also defined in the body 410, the float 481 is provided in the float chamber 491, and the float chamber 491 is located at an outer edge of the softening regeneration chamber 430. Specifically, the bottom wall of the float chamber 491 is higher than the bottom wall of the softening regeneration chamber 430, so that the detected salt concentration is closer to the upper concentration, avoiding that the detection accuracy is affected by undissolved salt at the bottom of the softening regeneration chamber 430.

Optionally, a reed switch 484 is provided on the detection circuit board 483, which is advantageous for shortening the path length between the detection circuit board 483 and the reed switch 484, and the reed switch 484 and the detection circuit board 483 are synchronously movable, so as to avoid detection failure caused by disconnection between the reed switch 484 and the detection circuit board 483.

Further, as shown in fig. 9 and 4, a part of the peripheral wall of the float chamber 491 is recessed toward the inside of the float chamber 491 to form an assembly chamber 492, and the circuit board is provided in the assembly chamber 492, so that the detection circuit board 483 and the reed switch 484 are protected by the assembly chamber 492, and the water softener 400 is not easily knocked against the detection circuit board 483 to cause damage at the time of disassembly.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 9, the opposite side walls of the fitting chamber 492 are provided with fitting grooves 493, and the opposite ends of the detection circuit board 483 are respectively caught in the fitting grooves 493. This arrangement makes the mounting of the detection circuit board 483 very easy, and the detection circuit board 483 is not liable to shake.

More specifically, as shown in fig. 4, at least one side of the fitting chamber 492 is opened, i.e., the fitting chamber 492 communicates with the outside from the opened side, and the fitting groove 493 penetrates from the opened side toward the fitting chamber 492. Thus, the detection circuit board 483 can be directly inserted into the assembly groove 493 from the outside, which is very convenient and is beneficial to heat dissipation.

Optionally, detection circuit board 483 and reed switch 484 are sealed by plastic packaging.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 10, the float 481 is a vertically disposed cylindrical member, occupying a small volume.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 5, a guide rib 494 is provided on the inner wall of the float chamber 491 so that the float 481 does not stick to the inner wall of the float chamber 491 when the float 481 is lifted, whereby the sensitivity of detection of the float 481 can be improved. In fig. 5, the float chamber 491 is formed as a rectangular chamber, and guide ribs 494 are provided on four side walls of the float chamber 491, respectively, each guide rib 494 extending in the up-down direction.

Advantageously, the magnetic member is a magnet encased within the float 481, such that the cost of the magnetic member 482 is relatively low. Of course, the magnetic attraction member 482 may be other components, which are not limited herein.

Further, the float chamber 491 is disposed adjacent to the communication between the soft water chamber 420 and the soft regeneration chamber 430, so that the salt deficiency detecting device 480 is installed substantially between the soft water chamber 420 and the soft regeneration chamber 430, thus making full use of the passage space provided between the soft water chamber 420 and the soft regeneration chamber 430, improving the overall compactness.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 12, the housing of the respirator 100 defines an air chamber 3 and a water inlet chamber 2, the air chamber 3 is provided with a breathing port 31 communicating with the atmosphere, the air chamber 3 is provided with a communication port 32 communicating with the washing tank 600, and the water inlet chamber 2 includes a water inlet channel 25 and a water return channel 26 communicating with each other.

As shown in fig. 12, the water inlet passage 25 includes: a rising channel section 251, a meandering channel section 252 and a turnaround channel section 253. The lower end of the rising channel section 251 is provided with a water inlet 21, the water inlet 21 being for connection to an external water source of the dishwasher, e.g. the water inlet 21 being directly connected to tap water.

The bending channel section 252 is formed into an upwardly convex curved shape, one end of the bending channel section 252 is communicated with the upper end of the rising channel section 251, the rotary channel section 253 is arranged below the bending channel section 252 side by side, one end of the rotary channel section 253 is communicated with the other end of the bending channel section 252, the other end of the rotary channel section 253 is communicated with the water return channel 26, and the rotary channel section 253 is provided with the water inlet vent 24 communicated with the air cavity 3.

Specifically, the sink vent 602 is arranged on the washing tank 600, the air cavity 3 on the respirator 100 is provided with the communication port 32, and the communication port 32 is fixed opposite to the sink vent 602, so that the pressure difference between the washing tank 600 and the atmosphere can be balanced, and the situation that the pressure in the washing tank 600 is overlarge due to the change of the temperature in the washing tank 600 or the drying process can be avoided, and the safe and reliable operation of the dish washing machine of the washing tank 600 is ensured.

In this embodiment, the water inlet process of the dishwasher of the washing tank 600 is: after entering the water inlet cavity 2 through the water inlet 21, water enters the soft water cavity 420 through the soft water inlet 411, is softened in the soft water cavity 420 and is discharged into the washing tank body 600 for washing tableware in the washing tank body 600, when the softening performance of the softened resin in the soft water cavity 420 is reduced, the water in the water inlet cavity 2 enters the softened regeneration cavity 430 through the water outlet 22 to provide regenerated water for the softened regeneration cavity 430, and the regenerated water introduced into the softened regeneration cavity 430 forms regenerated salt solution and then enters the soft water cavity 420 for reduction regeneration of the soft water resin.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 12, a separation rib 263 is provided in the water return channel 26 to separate the water return channel 26 into a main circuit 261 and a water storage cavity 262, a main water path port 221 is provided on the main circuit 261, and a reclaimed water port 222 is provided on the water storage cavity 262.

As shown in fig. 1 and 13, the soft water inlet 411 is connected to the main waterway port 221, and as shown in fig. 1 and 14, the regeneration water inlet 413 is connected to the regeneration water crossing 222. That is, after water enters the water inlet channel 25 through the water inlet 21, the water is split into the main loop 261 and the water storage cavity 262, the water entering the main loop 261 enters the soft water cavity 420 of the water softener 400 through the main water path 221 for softening, and the water entering the water storage cavity 262 enters the soft regeneration cavity 430 of the water softener 400 through the regenerated water intersection 222.

Alternatively, the main circuit 261 and the water storage chamber 262 communicate with each other, thereby allowing the water in the water inlet channel 25 to be better distributed. As shown in fig. 12, the separating rib 263 extends upward from the bottom wall of the water return channel 26, a gap 264 is formed between the upper end of the separating rib 263 and the top wall of the water return channel 26, and the main circuit 261 and the water storage cavity 262 are communicated with each other through the gap 264, i.e. water in the main circuit 261 can enter the water storage cavity 262 through the gap 264, and similarly, water in the water storage cavity 262 can also enter the main circuit 261 through the gap 264, so that the respirator 100 has a simple structure and is convenient to process.

In addition, as shown in fig. 12, a flow meter 254 may be provided in the water inlet passage 25 for detecting the flow rate of the water inlet in the water inlet passage 25, so that the amount of water introduced into the water inlet chamber 2 through the water inlet 21 can be measured in real time.

Specifically, the turn-around passage section 253 at the upstream of the water inlet vent 24 is gradually narrowed in the water flow direction, and the turn-around passage section 253 at the downstream of the water inlet vent 24 is gradually widened, so that the water flow has a large flow velocity while passing through the water inlet vent 24 and can easily cross the water inlet vent 24.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 12 and 1, the side wall of the air chamber 3 includes a first guide section 301 extending obliquely from bottom to top and a second guide section 302 extending in a vertical direction, the upper end of the first guide section 301 is connected to the lower end of the second guide section 302, the upper end of the second guide section 302 extends to the water inlet vent 24, and air in the air chamber 3 can smoothly flow to the water inlet vent 24 under the guidance of the first guide section 301 and the second guide section 302 and enter the water inlet chamber 2 through the water inlet vent 24, thereby better balancing the pressure difference in the water inlet chamber 2.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 12, a condensation rib is provided in the air chamber 3, whereby water vapor in the washing tub 600 enters the air chamber 3 through the communication port 32 and is condensed into water droplets by the condensation rib by contact with the condensation rib in the air chamber 3, the water droplets are collected to the bottom of the air chamber 3 by gravity, and when the water level in the air chamber 3 reaches the height of the communication port 32, the water in the air chamber 3 flows back into the washing tub 600 through the communication port 32.

Preferably, as shown in fig. 12, the condensation rib includes an arc rib 303, and the arc rib 303 is disposed around a part of the circumference of the communication port 32, thereby allowing the water vapor in the washing tub 600 to flow to the communication port 32, to be condensed into water droplets by directly contacting with the arc rib 303, and thereby allowing the water vapor entering the air chamber 3 to be better condensed.

Further, as shown in fig. 12, the arc-shaped rib plates 303 include a plurality of, at least a portion of two adjacent arc-shaped rib plates 303 are arranged side by side in the radial direction of the communication port 32, and the two adjacent arc-shaped rib plates 303 are connected by the connecting rib 304 to form the condensation groove 305 between the two arc-shaped rib plates 303 and the connecting rib 304, whereby the condensation area of the condensation rib can be increased, and the condensation efficiency of the water vapor in the air chamber 3 can be improved.

In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 12, the communication port 32 is provided adjacent to the bottom wall of the air chamber 3, thereby facilitating the water collected at the bottom of the air chamber 3 to flow back into the washing tub 600 through the communication port 32. Preferably, as shown in fig. 12, the bottom wall of the air chamber 3 includes a third guide section 306 and a fourth guide section 307, wherein the third guide section 306 extends obliquely downward from the rear to the front, the fourth guide section 307 extends obliquely downward from the front to the rear, the lower end of the third guide section 306 is connected with the lower end of the fourth guide section 307, and the connection intersection point of the third guide section 306 and the fourth guide section 307 is located on the vertical center line of the communication port 32, thereby causing water in the air chamber 3 to collect to the bottom of the air chamber 3 under the guidance of the third guide section 306 and the fourth guide section 307, and water in the air chamber 3 is better collected, facilitating the timely discharge of water in the air chamber 3.

Further, as shown in fig. 12, a condensation baffle 309 extending toward the communication port 32 is provided on the side wall of the air chamber 3, thereby allowing water vapor entering the air chamber 3 to be condensed better. Preferably, a plurality of condensation baffles 309 spaced apart from each other may be provided on the side wall of the air chamber 3, thereby further improving the condensation efficiency of the water vapor.

Preferably, as shown in fig. 12, the breathing port 31 is provided adjacent to the top wall of the air chamber 3, and the communication port 32 is provided adjacent to the bottom wall of the air chamber 3, whereby the flow path of the water vapor in the air chamber 3 can be prolonged, and the water vapor can be better condensed in the air chamber 3. Further, as shown in fig. 12, a condensing plate 311 is provided below the breathing port 31, whereby the water vapor that is not condensed in the air chamber 3 collides with the condensing plate 311 when discharged to the position of the breathing port 31, and the water vapor is further condensed, whereby the water vapor in the air chamber 3 can be further prevented from being discharged from the breathing port 31.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 12, the drain channel 1 is provided with a sewage inlet 11, a sewage outlet 12 and a drain vent 13, wherein the sewage inlet 11 communicates with the washing tank 600, the sewage outlet 12 is adapted to communicate with a sewer, and the drain vent 13 communicates with the atmosphere. The water draining process of the washing tank 600 dishwasher is as follows: the washing sewage generated in the washing tub 600 enters the drainage channel 1 through the sewage inlet 11 and is then discharged into the sewer through the sewage outlet 12, thereby implementing the drainage process of the dishwasher of the washing tub 600.

When the drainage process is stopped, negative pressure is formed in the upstream section of the drainage channel 1, so that water retained in the downstream section of the drainage channel 1 communicated with the sewer has a tendency of backflow due to siphoning, and air in the atmosphere can enter the drainage channel 1 through the drainage vent 13 to balance the pressure difference in the drainage channel 1 so as to prevent the siphon phenomenon of the drainage channel 1, thereby preventing water in the drainage channel 1 from flowing back into the washing tank 600 of the washing tank 600 dishwasher after drainage and ensuring smooth drainage of the retained water in the drainage channel 1.

In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 12, a check valve 14 that is one-way ventilated from the air chamber 3 toward the drain vent 13 is provided between the drain vent 13 and the air chamber 3. In the water draining process of the dish washer of the washing tank body 600, sewage in the washing tank body 600 can enter the water draining channel 1 through the sewage inlet 11, at the moment, the pressure in the water draining channel 1 is high, the one-way valve 14 is in a closed state under the action of water pressure, and the sewage in the water draining channel 1 can not enter the air cavity 3 through the water draining vent 13; when the drainage process is stopped, negative pressure appears in the drainage channel 1, namely, the pressure in the air cavity 3 is larger than the pressure in the drainage channel 1 at the moment, the check valve 14 is automatically opened under the action of the pressure difference, and the air in the air cavity 3 can enter the drainage channel 1 through the drainage vent 13 at the moment so as to balance the pressure difference in the drainage channel 1, thereby preventing the siphon phenomenon in the drainage channel 1. Alternatively, as shown in fig. 12, the drain passage 1 is formed as an inverted "U" shaped bent pipe, whereby the siphon phenomenon in the drain passage 1 can be better prevented.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 11, the housing of respirator 100 includes: the box body 101 and the cover body 102 which covers the box body 101 define a drainage channel 1, a water inlet cavity 2 and an air cavity 3 between the box body 101 and the cover body 102.

Alternatively, the connection between the case 101 and the cover 102 may be a welded connection, thereby making the connection between the case 101 and the cover 102 airtight. Preferably, the shell can be integrally formed through a blow molding process, and the production process is simple and high in production efficiency.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 1, the breather 100 and the water softener 400 are both located outside the washing tank 600, the breather 100 is located above the water softener 400, the main water port 221 and the regeneration water port 222 are located at the bottom of the breather 100, and the soft water inlet 411 and the regeneration water inlet 413 are located at the top of the water softener 400. Thus, the respirator 100 can be used for water inlet and storage, and the connecting line is short. Because of the short installation lines, the lines do not become an additional burden to the breather 100 and the water softener 400, and falling from the washing tank 600 due to excessive weight is avoided, and reliability is enhanced. In addition, the connection between the breather 100 and the water softener 400 can be mutually supportive.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1 to 2 and fig. 12 to 14, the main circuit 261 and the water storage chamber 262 are arranged side by side, the soft water inlet 411 and the reclaimed water inlet 413 are arranged side by side, the soft water inlet 411 is connected to the main water path 221 in an interposed manner, and the reclaimed water inlet 413 is connected to the reclaimed water path 222 in an interposed manner. By this arrangement, the short pipeline length can be reduced to the maximum.

Specifically, the breather 100 is provided on the peripheral wall of the washing tub 600, and the water softener 400 is provided on the bottom wall of the washing tub 600. This arrangement occupies a very small volume for the tub dishwasher 1000 as a whole.

In fig. 1 and 2, the washing tub 600 is a square tub, and the respirator 100 is provided on the right side wall of the washing tub 600. The water softener 400 is provided on the bottom wall of the washing tub 600 adjacent to the right side, and the soft water inlet 411 and the regeneration water inlet 413 of the water softener 400 are provided upward and protrude from just the right side of the bottom wall of the washing tub 600 and are butted with the main water path port 221 and the regeneration water port 222 of the bottom of the respirator 100. The installation mode has the advantages that the whole area of the dish washer is small, the pipeline is short, and the connection is convenient.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 3, a mounting opening 603 is provided on the bottom wall of the washing tank 600, and a salt adding opening 414 is located on the top of the body 410 and is opposite to the mounting opening 603.

Specifically, a tank water inlet (not shown) communicating with the soft water outlet 412 is provided on the bottom wall of the washing tank 600.

Further, as shown in fig. 3 and 4, the water softener 400 includes a nipple 404 provided on a body 410, a mouth of the nipple 404 constitutes a salt adding port 414, and the nipple 404 extends into the washing tub from the installation port 603.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 3, the tub dishwasher 1000 further includes a seal mounting structure 700, the seal mounting structure 700 comprising: a mounting nut 710 and a salt cover 720, wherein the mounting nut 710 is positioned in the washing tub 600 and is sleeved on the adapter 404, and the mounting nut 710 is in threaded engagement with the adapter 404 to fix the water softener 400 at the bottom of the washing tub 600. A salted cover 720 covers the mouth of the adapter 404 to seal the salted opening 414.

The seal mounting structure 700 further includes: and a gasket 730, the gasket 730 being interposed between the body 410 and the bottom wall of the washing tub 600. The sealing gasket 730 is arranged between the washing tank body 600 and the water softener 400, so that the tightness of the joint of the washing tank body 600 and the water softener 400 is further ensured, and the leakage of the washing water from the gap between the mounting opening 603 and the connecting pipe 404 is prevented.

Specifically, the gasket 730 is annular and is sleeved over the nipple 404. This is convenient to install and the gasket 730 is not easily detached from the water softener 400.

Specifically, the surface of the gasket 730 is provided with the protruding rib 731, alternatively, the protruding rib 731 is provided on the surface of the gasket 730 facing the body 410, or the protruding rib 731 is provided on the surface of the gasket 730 facing the bottom wall of the washing tub 600, or the gasket 730 is provided with the protruding rib 731 on the surfaces facing the body 410 and the bottom wall of the washing tub 600.

It will be appreciated that the gasket 730 is installed between the water softener 400 and the bottom wall of the washing tub 600, and the gasket 730 can be compressed between the water softener 400 and the bottom wall of the washing tub 600 when the installation nut 710 is tightened, enhancing the sealability of the gasket 730.

To sum up, in the embodiment of fig. 1-14, the water softener 400 softens the waterway structure: during normal washing, when the water storage chamber 262 of the breather 100 is overflowed, the regeneration control member 470 controls the regeneration waterway to be closed, and the main waterway is fed with water. In the respirator 100, water of the main circuit 261 of the water return channel 26 enters the soft water inlet 411 of the water softener 400 from the main water channel 221, enters from the bottom of the soft water cavity 420, is softened through the soft water cavity 420, and then flows out from the top of the soft water cavity 420 into the washing tank 600. During the water intake, a portion of the water remains in the water storage chamber 262 of the breather 100 as regeneration water for later use.

Water softener 400 regeneration waterway structure: when the soft water chamber 420 of the water softener 400 needs to be regenerated, water in the water storage chamber 262 of the breather 100 enters the regenerated water inlet 413 of the water softener 400 through the regenerated water crossing 222, the regeneration control member 470 is opened, the regeneration waterway is communicated, and the regenerated water enters the soft water chamber 420 after salt is dissolved in the water softener 400, so that the resin recovers the capability of the softened water. This process typically opens the fill valve, into 1L of water. This part of water is used to wash away the calcium and magnesium ions after reduction and replacement, and is directly discharged after entering the washing tank 600.

In the description herein, reference to the term "embodiment," "example," etc., means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that: many changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the spirit and principles of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims (10)

1. A tub-type dishwasher, comprising:

the respirator comprises a shell, wherein a water inlet cavity is defined in the shell of the respirator, the water inlet cavity comprises a water inlet channel and a water return channel, the water return channel comprises a main loop and a water storage cavity which are communicated, a water inlet is formed in one end of the water inlet channel, the water return channel is communicated with the other end of the water inlet channel, the main loop is provided with a main water crossing, and the water storage cavity is provided with a reclaimed water crossing;

The water softener comprises a body and a regeneration control member, wherein the body is internally provided with a soft water cavity and a soft regeneration cavity which are communicated with each other, the regeneration control member is used for controlling the communication and cutoff between the soft water cavity and the soft regeneration cavity, the body is provided with a soft water inlet and a soft water outlet which are respectively communicated with two sides of the soft water cavity, the body is also provided with a regeneration water inlet which is communicated with the soft regeneration cavity, the soft water inlet is connected with the main water way port, and the regeneration water inlet is connected with the regeneration water port;

the soft water cavity and the softening and regenerating cavity are horizontally arranged side by side, the soft water inlet and the regenerating water inlet are arranged above the soft water cavity side by side, and the soft water outlet is positioned at the upper part of the body; the utility model discloses a soft water regeneration device, including soft water cavity, this internal definition reclaimed water inlet way, reclaimed water inlet way includes vertical section, encircles the section and lets in the section, vertical section is located soft water cavity's outside and vertical extension, vertical section's top is the reclaimed water entry, encircle the section follow vertical section's bottom is followed soft water cavity's Zhou Bichao is kept away from soft water entry's direction extends, let in the section with encircle the section and link to each other and communicate soft regeneration cavity.

2. The sink dishwasher of claim 1, wherein a separation rib is provided in the return water channel to separate the return water channel into the main circuit and the water storage chamber with the top communicated, and the other end of the water inlet channel is communicated with the water storage chamber.

3. The sink dishwasher of claim 2, wherein the main circuit and the water storage chamber are disposed side by side, the soft water inlet and the regeneration water inlet are disposed side by side, the soft water inlet is in opposite connection with the main waterway port, and the regeneration water inlet is in opposite connection with the regeneration water port.

4. The sink dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the breather is located above the water softener, the main water junction and the regeneration water junction are located at the bottom of the breather, and the soft water inlet and the regeneration water inlet are located at the top of the water softener.

5. The sink dishwasher of claim 4, wherein the washing tub of the sink dishwasher defines a washing space having an open top, the breather and the water softener are both disposed outside the washing tub, the breather is disposed on a peripheral wall of the washing tub, the water softener is disposed on a bottom wall of the washing tub, and the soft water outlet is connected to the washing tub.

6. The sink dishwasher of claim 5, wherein an air chamber is defined in the housing of the respirator, the air chamber being provided with a breathing port communicating with the atmosphere, the air chamber being further provided with a communication port communicating with the wash tub.

7. The sink dishwasher of claim 5, wherein the bottom wall of the washing tank is provided with a mounting opening, the top of the water softener is provided with a salt adding opening facing the mounting opening, and the salt adding opening is communicated with the softening regeneration cavity.

8. The sink dishwasher of claim 1, wherein a water outlet buffer chamber is provided above the soft water chamber and a water inlet buffer chamber is provided below the soft water chamber in the body, the soft water outlet is communicated with the water outlet buffer chamber, the soft water inlet and the soft regeneration chamber are both communicated with the water inlet buffer chamber, wherein,

the soft water cavity with go into the interval between the water buffer cavity has into water buffer board, soft water cavity with go out the interval between the water buffer cavity has out water buffer board.

9. The sink dishwasher of claim 4, wherein the body is provided with a water inlet passage at an outer side of the soft water chamber, and the soft water inlet communicates with a bottom of the soft water chamber through the water inlet passage.

10. The sink dishwasher of claim 4, wherein the body is provided with a regeneration water inlet located outside the soft water chamber, the regeneration water inlet extending vertically to the bottom wall of the body and then extending along the bottom wall of the body to the soft regeneration chamber bypassing the soft water chamber.