CN112524793B

CN112524793B - Liquid treatment device

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Publication number: CN112524793B
Application number: CN201910875287.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 罗金柳生; 刘斌; 马向阳; 南春来; 陈前
Original assignee: Guangdong Midea Consumer Electric Manufacturing Co Ltd
Current assignee: Guangdong Midea Consumer Electric Manufacturing Co Ltd
Priority date: 2019-09-17
Filing date: 2019-09-17
Publication date: 2022-05-24
Anticipated expiration: 2039-09-17
Also published as: CN112524793A

Abstract

The present invention provides a liquid processing apparatus, including: a liquid inlet channel; a liquid outlet channel; the heat exchange device is communicated with the liquid inlet channel and the liquid outlet channel and can convey liquid to the liquid outlet channel after heat exchange; the heating component is arranged corresponding to the liquid inlet channel and/or the heat exchange device, or a heating channel connected between the liquid inlet channel and the heat exchange device is arranged in the heating component. According to the technical scheme, when liquid such as water with a lower temperature is output, the liquid such as water can be heated to a higher temperature through the heating assembly to realize high-temperature sterilization, then the liquid such as water heated to the higher temperature is subjected to heat exchange and is cooled to the temperature required by a user through the heat exchange device and then is discharged, so that the liquid such as water with a specified temperature can be output, and when the liquid such as water with a lower temperature is output, high-temperature sterilization or disinfection is performed in advance, bacteria and microorganisms in the liquid can be removed, and therefore the cleanness and the sanitation of the output low-temperature liquid can be ensured.

Description

Liquid treatment device

Technical Field

The invention relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a liquid treatment device.

Background

The instant water heating kettle type liquid treatment device can output water with multiple temperatures, but the existing instant water heating kettle only heats the water to a specified temperature and then directly outputs the water when the instant water heating kettle is in a non-boiling gear, and under the condition, the water is not boiled, so that bacteria and microorganisms in the water are not easy to kill, and the cleanness and the sanitation of warm water provided by the instant water heating kettle in the non-boiling gear cannot be ensured.

Therefore, how to provide a liquid treatment device capable of ensuring the cleanness and the sanitation of the warm water provided by the liquid treatment device at the warm water gear is a problem to be solved at present.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention is directed to solving at least one of the problems of the prior art or the related art.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a liquid treatment apparatus.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a heat exchange device.

In view of this, an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention provides a liquid processing apparatus, including: a liquid inlet channel; a liquid outlet channel; the heat exchange device is communicated with the liquid inlet channel and the liquid outlet channel, and can transfer the liquid entering the heat exchange device to the liquid outlet channel after heat exchange; the heating assembly corresponds to the liquid inlet assembly and/or the heat exchange device is arranged, or a heating channel is arranged in the heating assembly and connected between the liquid inlet channel and the heat exchange device.

The liquid treatment device provided by the embodiment of the invention comprises a liquid inlet channel, a heating assembly, a liquid outlet channel and a heat exchange device, wherein the liquid inlet channel can be directly connected with an external water source such as a water pipe in a user home, so that water can be supplied through the water pipe in the user home. Of course, the liquid inlet channel can also be connected with a built-in or external liquid supply tank to supply water through the liquid supply tank. The liquid inlet channel can be a channel in a part independent of the heat exchange device and the heating assembly, and can also be a built-in channel in the heat exchange device. And heating element is used for the heating, and specifically, heating element can correspond the inlet channel setting outside inlet channel in or to the water in the heating inlet channel, perhaps heating element can correspond heat transfer device setting outside heat transfer device in or, with the water in the heating heat transfer device. Of course, also can set heating element to the structure including heating channel to connect heating element between inlet channel and heat transfer device, so that heat transfer device can pass through heating channel and inlet channel intercommunication, at this moment, the water that gets into from inlet channel can get into heating channel earlier, and get into heat transfer device after heating in heating channel, and flow out from liquid outlet channel after the heat transfer device heat transfer. In this scheme, the liquid inlet channel may be a channel in a part which is arranged independently of the heating assembly and the heat exchange device, or may be a built-in channel inside the heating assembly and communicated with the heating channel. On the one hand, the heat exchange device can be arranged corresponding to the liquid outlet channel and can cool the liquid in the liquid outlet channel so as to cool the liquid in the liquid outlet channel to a proper temperature and then discharge the cooled liquid, on the other hand, the heat exchange device can also be arranged between the heating assembly and the liquid outlet channel and is communicated with the heating channel and the liquid outlet channel, so that hot water heated by the heating device can be conveyed into the liquid outlet channel after being cooled by the heat exchange device and is discharged from the liquid outlet channel. The liquid outlet channel can be a channel independently arranged in an external part of the heat exchange device, and can also be a built-in channel in the heat exchange device. When warm water (such as water at 25-70 ℃) lower than boiling temperature needs to be output, the water can be heated to higher temperature through the heating assembly, the water can be heated to the boiling temperature, the water at the higher temperature is conveyed to the liquid outlet channel after being heated to the higher temperature, and is cooled in the liquid outlet channel by the heat exchange device, or the water is heated through the heating assembly, the heated water is directly conveyed into the heat exchange device, is cooled through the heat exchange device, is output to the liquid outlet channel and is discharged through the liquid outlet channel, so that a user can drink the water. This kind of structure, accessible heat transfer device is with the water cooling of higher temperature to the lower temperature, for example the temperature that the user appointed or the user of being convenient for directly drunk, then the water that will cool to the lower temperature is discharged through the delivery port of liquid outlet channel, and this kind of mode, when the water of output lower temperature, earlier through heating element with water heating to higher temperature, can realize pasteurization or high-temperature disinfection, therefore can kill bacterium and microorganism in the aquatic through the heating, just so can be when the water of output appointed temperature, get rid of bacterium etc. in the aquatic in advance, thereby can ensure the clean health of product when the lower warm water of output temperature etc..

In addition, the liquid treatment device provided by the embodiment of the invention also has the following additional technical characteristics:

in one possible design, the liquid treatment device further comprises: the liquid inlet channel is arranged in the liquid inlet component; the liquid outlet channel is arranged in the liquid outlet assembly.

In the design, the liquid treatment device further comprises a liquid inlet assembly and a liquid outlet assembly, wherein the liquid inlet assembly is connected with a water source and used for supplying water for the heat exchange device or the heating channel, and the liquid outlet assembly is used for discharging water at an outlet of the heat exchange device. The liquid treatment device is provided with the independent liquid inlet assembly, the heat exchange device and the liquid outlet assembly, so that each part of the whole product is simpler, and the product is better processed. Of course, in another scheme, the liquid inlet component and the liquid outlet component do not need to be separately arranged, and at the moment, the liquid inlet channel, the liquid outlet channel, the heating component and the heat exchange device can be combined into an integral part integrating water inlet, heating, heat exchange and water outlet. Of course, in another embodiment, the heat exchanging device, the liquid outlet channel and the liquid inlet channel can be integrated, and the heating assembly can be provided as a separate component. Of course, the heating component and the liquid inlet channel can also be integrated, and at the moment, the heat exchange device and the liquid outlet channel can be integrated or can be independent parts.

In one possible design, the heating channel is arranged in the heating assembly, when the heating channel is connected between the liquid inlet channel and the heat exchange device, the heating assembly and the liquid inlet assembly are of a split structure, and the heating assembly and the heat exchange device are of a split structure; when the heating component is arranged corresponding to the liquid inlet component, the heating component is arranged in the liquid inlet channel; when the heating component is arranged corresponding to the heat exchange device, the heating component is arranged in the heat exchange device.

In this design, can set heating element to the structure including heating channel to connect heating element between inlet channel and heat transfer device, so that heat transfer device can communicate through heating channel and inlet channel, at this moment, can enter into heating channel earlier from the water that inlet channel got into, and get into heat transfer device after heating in heating channel, and flow out from liquid outlet channel after the heat transfer device heat transfer. And at this moment, heating element and heat transfer device and inlet means can be split type structure, heating element can be for the structure mutually independent with heat transfer device and inlet means promptly, of course, in another scheme, also formula structure as an organic whole is assembled into for example to heating element and heat transfer device and inlet means, perhaps integrated into one piece's structure. In addition, in another scheme, the heating assembly can also be directly arranged in the heat exchange device, at the moment, the heating of the liquid can be directly realized in the heat exchange device, and when the heating assembly is hot, the heating assembly can also be directly arranged in the liquid inlet channel, so that the heating of the liquid can be directly realized in the liquid inlet channel. When the heating component is arranged in the heat exchange device or the liquid inlet channel, the heating component and the heat exchange device or the liquid inlet channel can be of an integrated structure or a split structure.

The liquid outlet channel is communicated with the heat exchange channel, the heat exchange channel is arranged in the heat exchange device, so that the liquid entering the heat exchange channel can be conveyed to the liquid outlet channel after heat exchange, and the liquid entering the heat exchange channel can be directly conveyed to the liquid outlet channel without being cooled. That is, the heat exchange device has a function of cooling water by heat exchange, but this does not mean that the liquid entering the heat exchange device must be transferred to the liquid outlet channel after heat exchange, that is, the liquid passing through the heat exchange device can also directly flow out without heat exchange.

In a possible design, the heat exchange device comprises a first heat exchange channel and a second heat exchange channel, the second heat exchange channel is communicated with the liquid inlet channel and the liquid outlet channel, and the first heat exchange channel can exchange heat with the second heat exchange channel to cool the liquid in the second heat exchange channel.

In this design, heat transfer device embeds when having first heat transfer passageway and second heat transfer passageway, can be connected and switch on second heat transfer passageway and inlet channel with liquid outlet channel, just so makes liquid such as water after the heating element heating can discharge through going out the liquid subassembly after with the heat transfer cooling of first heat transfer passageway in the second heat transfer passageway again. And when the high-temperature liquid heated by the heating component flows through the second heat exchange channel, the temperature of the high-temperature liquid is higher than that of the cooling liquid in the first heat exchange channel, so that the first heat exchange channel can continuously absorb the heat of the liquid such as water in the second heat exchange channel, the heat exchange between the first heat exchange channel and the second heat exchange channel is realized, and the cooling of the liquid such as water in the second heat exchange channel is realized through the heat exchange between the first heat exchange channel and the second heat exchange channel. The structure can cool the liquid such as water heated by the heating device by utilizing the heat exchange principle, and the cooling mode has simple structure and easy realization, thereby simplifying the structure of the product and reducing the cost of the product. Of course, the cooling may also be realized by other cooling methods, such as setting a fan to perform air cooling, and in this case, the heat exchanging device may also be an air cooling device.

Further, when being provided with in the heating element heating channel, the second heat transfer passageway passes through heating channel with the inlet channel intercommunication, heating element sets up when in the heat transfer passageway, heating element sets up in the second heat transfer passageway.

In this design, when being provided with heating channel in heating element, second heat transfer passageway accessible heating channel and inlet channel intercommunication, just so make liquid such as water can loop through inlet channel, heating channel enters into in the second heat transfer passageway, and when heating element sets up in heat transfer device, can set up heating element in second heat transfer passageway, with the water in the direct heating second heat transfer passageway, at this moment, can be used for heating with the first half of second heat transfer passageway, and be used for carrying out the heat transfer cooling to liquid such as water with the latter half.

In one possible design, the inlet of the first heat exchange channel is communicated with the liquid inlet channel; when the second heat exchange channel is communicated with the liquid inlet channel through the heating channel, the outlet of the first heat exchange channel is communicated with the inlet of the heating channel or communicated with the liquid inlet channel.

In the design, the inlet of feed liquor passageway and heating passageway can be linked together on the one hand to first heat transfer passageway, and the export of heating passageway is connected with second heat transfer passageway again, therefore, feed liquor passageway-first heat transfer passageway-heating passageway and second heat transfer passageway are end to end in proper order in this application, and liquid such as water that gets into from feed liquor passageway passes through heat transfer device's first heat transfer passageway earlier like this, then gets into heating passageway from first heat transfer passageway, then gets into second heat transfer passageway from heating passageway to after second heat transfer passageway and first heat transfer passageway heat transfer, from the export of liquid outlet channel outflow. And this kind of setting can utilize the cryogenic liquids that the inlet channel got into, the liquid that does not have the heating promptly cools off the liquid that enters into in the second heat transfer passageway after the heating, therefore neither need additionally set up the coolant liquid, and also need not set up alone the cooling circulation return circuit, and just rationally set up the inside liquid flow path structure of product to can reduce cooling cost. In addition, after the first heat exchange channel exchanges heat with the second heat exchange channel, the temperature of the liquid in the first heat exchange channel rises due to the heat of the liquid such as water in the second heat exchange channel, and the cooling liquid with the increased temperature directly enters the heating channel to be heated, so that the heat required for heating the liquid to boil can be reduced when the liquid is heated in the heating channel. The structure can cool the heated liquid such as water by using the water before heating, and can directly convey the cooling liquid absorbing heat into the heating channel to be heated into the water required by a user, so that the redundant heat in the heated water can be fully utilized, and the heat utilization rate of the product can be improved.

In another design, after the inlet of the first heat exchange channel is communicated with the liquid inlet channel, the outlet of the first heat exchange channel can not be communicated with the inlet of the heating channel, but is directly communicated with the liquid inlet channel, so that the liquid entering the first heat exchange channel from the liquid inlet channel can return to the liquid inlet channel through the first heat exchange channel after exchanging heat with the second heat exchange channel, the liquid in the liquid inlet channel can be heated, the temperature of the liquid entering the heating channel can be increased, and the heat in the first heat exchange channel can be recycled. And in a possible design, can connect the liquid reserve tank on inlet channel, so that the liquid in the inlet channel can enter into the liquid reserve tank earlier, then can be connected the exit and the liquid reserve tank of first heat transfer passageway, also be connected heating channel's entry with the liquid reserve tank, just so make the liquid reserve tank can constitute the refrigeration cycle return circuit with first heat transfer passageway on the one hand, in order to realize the cooling of second heat transfer passageway, on the other hand also make the liquid reserve tank can utilize the hot water heating after the heat absorption of first heat transfer passageway will enter into the liquid in the heating passageway, in order to realize thermal reuse.

In one possible design, the heat exchange device further includes: and the liquid storage tank is connected with the inlet of the first heat exchange channel and the outlet of the first heat exchange channel to form a cooling circulation loop.

In this design, can additionally set up the liquid reserve tank to come to form the return circuit with first heat transfer passageway through the liquid reserve tank, so that can provide cold volume constantly, in order to realize the cooling to liquid such as the water in the play liquid channel. The structure can independently open the cooling circulation loop and a liquid flow path formed by the liquid inlet assembly, the heating assembly and the liquid outlet assembly, so that the cooling circulation loop and the liquid flow path can independently work, the cooling circulation loop can be independently opened or closed, when the liquid treatment device works, whether the cooling circulation loop is opened or not can be determined according to actual needs, when the cooling circulation loop is not opened, heated water can directly discharge hot water with corresponding temperature, such as boiling water, and when the cooling circulation loop is opened, the water can be heated to higher temperature, such as boiling temperature, and then cooled to lower temperature and then discharged. This kind of structure for the product can be enough with direct discharge behind the water heating, again can be earlier with discharge behind the water heating recooling, just so can expand the function of product, realizes the pluralism of product, therefore makes the product can satisfy user's multiple demand better.

In a possible design, when being provided with heating channel in the heating element, the liquid reserve tank with inlet channel intercommunication, heating channel with inlet channel lug connection, or heating channel's entry with the liquid reserve tank is connected, in order to pass through the liquid reserve tank with inlet channel connects.

In this design, be provided with heating channel in heating element, and heating channel connects between inlet channel and heat transfer device, so that when heat transfer device passes through heating channel and inlet channel intercommunication, can connect the liquid reserve tank between heating channel's entry and inlet channel, accessible inlet component adds the coolant liquid in to the liquid reserve tank on the one hand like this, on the other hand makes heat after first heat transfer channel and the heat transfer of second heat transfer channel can also flow back to in the liquid reserve tank through first heat transfer channel, then the liquid in the heating liquid reserve tank, and also be connected with the liquid reserve tank in view of heating channel, so alright utilize the heat after the cooling heat transfer to heat the liquid that will enter into in the heating channel in advance in the liquid reserve tank, like this alright carry out make full use of to the heat of heat transfer production. And in another scheme, also can be directly be connected with inlet channel with heating passageway and liquid reserve tank simultaneously to can supply water simultaneously to liquid reserve tank and heating passageway through inlet channel, the cryogenic liquids that accessible inlet channel got into at this moment cools off, nevertheless can't carry out reuse to the heat that first heat transfer passageway heat transfer produced. However, both of these solutions can make the cooling circulation channel and the liquid flow path independent from each other, so that the cooling circulation channel can be opened or closed independently without being affected by the liquid flow path.

Further, the liquid storage tank is communicated with the liquid inlet channel, and an inlet of the heating channel is connected with the liquid storage tank so as to be connected with the liquid inlet channel through the liquid storage tank; wherein, the liquid reserve tank with be provided with first pumping device between the inlet channel, and/or the entry of heating passageway with be provided with second pumping device between the liquid reserve tank, and/or first heat transfer passageway with be provided with third pumping device between the liquid reserve tank.

In this design, can connect the liquid reserve tank between heating channel's entry and inlet channel, so on the one hand accessible inlet channel of inlet component adds the coolant liquid in to the liquid reserve tank, on the other hand makes heat after first heat transfer passageway and the heat of second heat transfer passageway heat transfer can also flow back to in the liquid reserve tank through first heat transfer passageway, then the liquid in the heating liquid reserve tank, and in view of heating channel also is connected with the liquid reserve tank, like this alright utilize heat after the cooling heat transfer to come to heat liquid such as water in the heating channel in advance in the liquid reserve tank, like this alright carry out make full use of to the heat of heat transfer production. And to this scheme, can be provided with first pumping installations between liquid reserve tank and inlet channel, so that the liquid in the inlet channel can be by in first pumping installations pump to the liquid reserve tank, be provided with second pumping installations simultaneously between heating channel's entry and liquid reserve tank, so that the liquid in the liquid reserve tank can be by in the second pumping installations pump to the heating channel, and be provided with third pumping installations between first heat transfer passageway and liquid reserve tank, so that the liquid in the liquid reserve tank can be by in the third pumping installations pump to first heat transfer passageway, this sets up the flow that can control in the first heat transfer passageway through third pumping installations on the one hand, just so can control heat transfer devices's cooling effect. In addition, the third pumping device can be closed to realize the opening or closing of the first heat exchange channel, so that the starting or closing of the cooling function can be controlled by the third pumping device. In addition, by arranging the three pumping devices, the flowing pressure of the liquid can be larger, and the flow rate is higher. Meanwhile, the flow rate can be adjusted through respective pumping devices, so that the effect of controlling the liquid flow rate is achieved.

In one possible design, the liquid treatment device further comprises: and the temperature detection element is arranged in the liquid storage tank and is used for detecting the temperature of the liquid in the liquid storage tank.

In this design, the temperature detecting element is used for detecting the temperature of the liquid in the liquid reserve tank to can control the flow of the coolant liquid of first heat transfer passageway according to the temperature of the liquid in the liquid reserve tank, and then control the cooling dynamics.

In a possible design, when the heating channel is provided in the heating assembly, and the second heat exchange channel is communicated with the liquid inlet channel through the heating channel, the liquid treatment device further includes: an inlet of the three-way valve is connected with an outlet of the heating channel, and a first outlet of the three-way valve is connected with the second heat exchange channel; the liquid outlet assembly further comprises a branch passage, one end of the branch passage is connected with the second outlet of the three-way valve, and the other end of the branch passage is connected with the liquid outlet passage.

In this design, be provided with the heating channel in heating element, and the heating channel is connected between inlet channel and heat transfer device, so that when heat transfer device passes through heating channel and inlet channel intercommunication, can be with the export of heating channel and the entry intercommunication of three-way valve, and with the first exit linkage of three-way valve to the entry of first heat transfer channel, and simultaneously, can pass through branch road passageway with the second export of three-way valve and be connected with liquid outlet channel, just so make the water after the heating of heating channel or enter into the heat transfer channel through first exit and carry out the heat transfer cooling in and discharge from liquid outlet channel again. Or directly discharged from the liquid outlet channel through the second outlet and the branch channel without passing through the heat exchange device. So on the one hand make the water after the heating channel heating can directly discharge from going out the liquid channel through the branch road passageway, on the other hand can make and break off between the entry of three-way valve and the second export, and make the entry and the first export intercommunication of three-way valve, just so make the water after the heating channel heating can directly enter into heat transfer device in to discharge again after through exchanging heat with first heat transfer channel. And through setting up the three-way valve and making the water after the heating passageway heating both can not through the cooling but directly discharge to can provide the water of higher temperature, for example boiled water, simultaneously, also make the water after the heating passageway heating again discharge after the cooling, so that can provide the cryogenic liquids of user's required temperature. The three-way valve can realize the switching between the boiled water output function and the warm water output function, so that the switching between the boiled water gear and the warm water gear is more convenient.

The branch channel can be also internally arranged in the heat exchange device to become a part of the heat exchange device, and at the moment, the heat exchange cooling of liquid such as water and the like can be carried out through the heat exchange device with three channels.

Wherein, the liquid outlet assembly also comprises a liquid outlet nozzle connected with the outlet of the liquid outlet channel. And can adjust the play liquid position, play liquid height etc. of product through setting up the drain nozzle, can make the user more convenient when liquid such as water receiving like this.

In one possible embodiment, the first heat exchanger channel is a meandering channel which is meandering and/or the second heat exchanger channel is a meandering channel which is meandering.

In the design, the first heat exchange channel and/or the second heat exchange channel can be set to be bent channels bent back and forth, so that the length of the first heat exchange channel and/or the second heat exchange channel can be increased, and the heat exchange effect of the heat exchange device is enhanced. In one possible design, the meandering channel is a serpentine channel, or the meandering channel is composed of a plurality of S-shaped channels interconnected end to end, or the meandering channel is composed of a plurality of N-shaped channels interconnected end to end.

In one possible design, the inlets of the first heat exchange channels and the inlets of the second heat exchange channels are arranged on the same side of the heat exchange device, and the outlets of the first heat exchange channels and the outlets of the second heat exchange channels are arranged on the same side of the heat exchange device.

In this design, since the temperature of the inlet of the first heat exchange channel is lower than the temperature of the outlet of the first heat exchange channel, that is, the temperature of the first heat exchange channel from the inlet to the outlet is gradually increased, the heat exchange efficiency is gradually decreased, and the temperature of the inlet of the second heat exchange channel is higher than the temperature of the outlet of the second heat exchange channel. Therefore, the inlet of the first heat exchange channel and the inlet of the second heat exchange channel can be arranged on the same side of the heat exchange device, for example, both the inlets are arranged on the right side, meanwhile, the outlet of the first heat exchange channel and the outlet of the second heat exchange channel can be arranged on the same side of the heat exchange device, for example, both the outlets are arranged on the left side, so that the flowing directions of the liquid in the first heat exchange channel and the liquid in the second heat exchange channel are consistent, namely, the inlet direction of the cooling liquid is consistent with the inlet direction of the hot water in the second heat exchange channel, and the outlet direction of the cooling liquid is also consistent with the outlet direction of the hot water in the second heat exchange channel. On the contrary, if the inlet and outlet directions of the first heat exchange channel and the second heat exchange channel are not consistent, the liquid at the inlet of the second heat exchange channel can exchange heat with the liquid at the outlet of the first heat exchange channel, the liquid at the outlet of the second heat exchange channel can exchange heat with the liquid at the inlet of the first heat exchange channel, the temperature of the liquid which is arranged for exchanging heat mutually is closer, so that the heat exchange efficiency is not high, and the product cooling effect is not good.

In one possible design, the heat exchange device includes: a housing; the heat-conducting partition plate is arranged in the shell, and the first heat exchange channel and the second heat exchange channel are arranged on two sides of the heat-conducting partition plate; the shell is provided with a first inlet communicated with the first heat exchange channel and a first outlet communicated with the first heat exchange channel corresponding to the first heat exchange channel, and the shell is provided with a second inlet communicated with the second heat exchange channel and a second outlet communicated with the second heat exchange channel corresponding to the second heat exchange channel.

In this design the heat exchange means comprise a housing for forming a closed space and a heat conducting partition for dividing the inner space of the housing into two parts, so that two mutually independent channels can be formed in the housing. In particular use, one of the two channels into which the thermally conductive partition is divided may be used as a first heat exchange channel and the other may be used as a second heat exchange channel. First heat transfer passageway and second heat transfer passageway in this kind of structure heat transfer device separate through heat conduction baffle, therefore make the heat transfer between two passageways convenient more high-efficient, in addition, this kind of structure heat transfer device's structure is also relatively simple good processing, therefore can reduce the cost of product. Meanwhile, an inlet and an outlet can be formed in the shell corresponding to the first heat exchange channel, and an inlet and an outlet are formed in the shell corresponding to the second heat exchange channel, so that liquid outside the heat exchange device can enter the first heat exchange channel and the second heat exchange channel through the corresponding inlets and outlets.

In one possible design, the housing includes: a first housing; a second housing mounted on the first housing; the heat-conducting partition plate is arranged at the joint of the first shell and the second shell; the first sealing ring is arranged between the heat-conducting partition plate and the first shell and used for sealing the heat-conducting partition plate and the first shell; and the second sealing ring is arranged between the heat-conducting partition plate and the second shell and used for sealing the heat-conducting partition plate and the second shell.

In the design, a closed space can be formed by the first shell and the second shell, and then two channels are separated in the closed space by the heat-conducting partition plate, and the shell of the heat exchange device is split into a plurality of parts by the arrangement, so that each part is simple, the processing difficulty can be reduced, and the processing cost can be reduced. When the heat-conducting partition plate is installed, the heat-conducting partition plate can be installed at the joint of the first shell and the second shell, namely, one part of the heat-conducting partition plate is installed in the first shell, and the other part of the heat-conducting partition plate is installed in the second shell. In one possible embodiment, a first sealing ring may be arranged between the first housing and the heat-conducting separating plate, so that sealing between the first housing and the heat-conducting separating plate can be achieved by the first sealing ring, while a second sealing ring may be arranged between the second housing and the heat-conducting separating plate, so that sealing between the second housing and the heat-conducting separating plate can be achieved by the second sealing ring. And the arrangement of the first sealing ring and the second sealing ring can prevent the water leakage at the joint of the first shell and the second shell.

In another particular aspect, the housing includes: a first housing; a second housing mounted on the first housing; the third sealing ring is arranged at the joint of the first shell and the second shell and used for connecting the first shell and the second shell in a sealing way; wherein the thermally conductive barrier is mounted within the first housing or within the second housing.

In this design, a closed space may be formed by the first and second housings, and then two channels may be partitioned therein by the heat conductive partition, and when installed, the heat conductive partition may be installed in the first or second housing, and a third sealing ring may be installed at a junction of the first and second housings to achieve sealing between the first and second housings. The shell of the heat exchange device is split into a plurality of parts by the arrangement, so that each part is simple, the processing difficulty can be reduced, and the processing cost can be reduced. And through setting up the third sealing washer, can make between first casing, the second casing sealed, therefore can prevent that the junction of first casing, second casing from leaking.

In one possible design, the first inlet and the second inlet are located on the same side of the housing, and the first outlet and the second outlet are located on the same side of the housing.

In this design, first entry and second entry are located the same side of shell, and first export and second export are located the same side of shell for the flow direction of the liquid in first heat transfer passageway and the second heat transfer passageway is unanimous, namely make the import direction of coolant liquid unanimous with the hydrothermal import direction in the second heat transfer passageway, and the export direction of coolant liquid is also unanimous with the hydrothermal export direction in the second heat transfer passageway, and through above-mentioned setting back, the coolest coolant liquid can carry out the heat exchange with hottest hot water, just so can make refrigerated speed faster, therefore can improve the cooling efficiency of product. On the contrary, if the inlet and outlet directions of the first heat exchange channel and the second heat exchange channel are not consistent, the liquid at the inlet of the second heat exchange channel can exchange heat with the liquid at the outlet of the first heat exchange channel, the liquid at the outlet of the second heat exchange channel can exchange heat with the liquid at the inlet of the first heat exchange channel, the temperature of the liquid which is arranged for exchanging heat mutually is closer, so that the heat exchange efficiency is not high, and the product cooling effect is not good.

In one possible embodiment, heat dissipation fins are provided on the outer surface of the first housing and/or the second housing.

In the design, the heat can be dissipated through the heat dissipation fins, so that the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat exchange device can be improved. The heat dissipation fins may be disposed on the first casing or the second casing, or of course, the heat dissipation fins may be disposed on the first casing and the second casing.

In one possible design, a plurality of first separating ribs are arranged on the inner surface of the first shell, and the first separating ribs limit a channel between the first shell and the heat-conducting partition plate into a bent channel which is bent back and forth.

In this design, can set up first muscle that separates on the internal surface of first casing to can utilize first muscle that separates to inject first heat transfer passageway or second heat transfer passageway into the tortuous passageway of making a round trip to buckle, alright like this increase the length of first heat transfer passageway or second heat transfer passageway, reduce the flow velocity of liquid in first heat transfer passageway or the second heat transfer passageway, therefore can improve heat exchange efficiency, reinforcing cooling effect. And first muscle that separates sets up along the transverse direction of first heat transfer passageway, and a plurality of first muscle that separates sets up along the axial direction interval, can separate into a plurality of parts along the axial direction with first heat transfer passageway like this, simultaneously, can be on first muscle that separates, perhaps first muscle that separates sets up the clearance with the junction of heat conduction baffle or the first junction that separates muscle and first casing to make every first space that separates around the muscle can communicate.

In one possible design, a plurality of second separating ribs are arranged on the inner surface of the second shell, and the second separating ribs limit a channel between the second shell and the heat-conducting partition plate into a bent channel which is bent back and forth.

In this design, can set up the second on the internal surface of second casing and separate the muscle to can utilize the second to separate the muscle and inject first heat transfer passageway or second heat transfer passageway into the tortuous passageway of making a round trip to buckle, alright strengthen first heat transfer passageway or second heat transfer passageway's length like this, reduce the flow velocity of liquid in first heat transfer passageway or the second heat transfer passageway, therefore can improve heat exchange efficiency, reinforcing cooling effect. And the second separates the muscle and sets up along the transverse direction of first heat transfer passageway, and a plurality of seconds separate the muscle and set up along the axial direction interval, can separate into a plurality of parts along the axial direction with first heat transfer passageway like this, simultaneously, can separate on the muscle at the second, perhaps the second separates the muscle and the junction of heat conduction baffle or the second separates the muscle and the junction of second casing sets up the clearance to make every second separate the space around the muscle can communicate.

In one possible design, the liquid treatment device further comprises: the liquid supply box is connected with the liquid inlet channel; and the fourth pumping device is arranged on the liquid inlet channel or the heating channel.

In this design, inlet channel can be with the water piping connection at user's house on the one hand, can directly supply water through the water pipe etc. at user's house like this, but in a possible design, can set up the liquid supply tank to supply water to inlet channel through the liquid supply tank, and set up the liquid supply tank, can realize the storage of water, therefore can install the product in the place of keeping away from the water pipe, so that the position of use of product is more nimble convenient with laying the position. Meanwhile, a fourth pumping device can be arranged on the liquid inlet channel or the heating channel, so that the flow rate of water entering the heating channel can be controlled through the fourth pumping device, and the control of the temperature of the outlet water is realized.

In one possible design, the heat exchange device comprises a cooling device, the cooling device comprises a cooling box and cooling liquid arranged in the cooling box, and the liquid outlet channel is at least partially arranged in the cooling liquid; or the heat exchange device is an air cooling device arranged corresponding to the liquid outlet channel.

In the design, a cooling device can be arranged, cooling liquid is arranged in the cooling device, and the liquid outlet channel is partially or completely arranged in the cooling liquid, so that the liquid in the liquid outlet channel can be cooled by the cooling liquid, wherein the cooling liquid can be water, and of course, the cooling liquid can also be made of other liquid with better heat absorption. In another design, the heat exchange device can be set as an air cooling device, so that the liquid outlet channel can be cooled by the air cooling device.

The liquid in the liquid outlet channel can be cooled by the cooling device consisting of the heat exchange device, the air cooling device and the cooling box with the cooling liquid at the same time so as to realize multiple cooling, and of course, the liquid can be cooled by only adopting one cooling mode.

Wherein, in one possible design, the liquid treatment device further comprises: the circuit board assembly can comprise a power supply board and a control board, wherein the power supply board is used for supplying power, and the control board is used for controlling the operation of the product.

Further, liquid treatment facilities includes that case shell, heating element, circuit board subassembly, feed liquor subassembly and confession liquid case etc. install in the case shell, and the case shell can specifically comprise base and cap.

In one possible design, the liquid treatment device may be embodied as an instant water heater, a coffee pot, a soymilk grinder, a juice extractor, or the like, or may be any product other than an instant water heater, a coffee pot, a soymilk grinder, a juice extractor, such as a wall breaking machine, a health preserving pot, or the like.

An embodiment of a second aspect of the present invention provides a heat exchange device for a liquid treatment device, the heat exchange device comprising: a first heat exchange channel; a second heat exchange channel; the first heat exchange channel can exchange heat with the second heat exchange channel so as to cool the liquid in the second heat exchange channel.

The heat exchange device provided by the embodiment of the invention can be used in a liquid treatment device, and particularly, a first heat exchange channel and a second heat exchange channel are arranged in the heat exchange device, the second heat exchange channel can be connected between the heating assembly and the liquid outlet assembly, and the first heat exchange channel can be particularly used for exchanging heat with the second heat exchange channel so as to exchange heat and cool liquid in the second heat exchange channel.

In the design, the liquid treatment device comprises a liquid inlet assembly, a liquid outlet assembly and a heating assembly connected between the liquid inlet assembly and the liquid outlet assembly, and a second heat exchange channel is connected between the heating assembly and the liquid outlet assembly.

According to the structure, liquid such as water heated by the heating assembly can be discharged through the liquid outlet assembly after being subjected to heat exchange and cooling with the first heat exchange channel in the second heat exchange channel. And the temperature of the high-temperature liquid heated by the heating component is higher than that of the cooling liquid in the first heat exchange channel when the high-temperature liquid flows through the second heat exchange channel, so that the first heat exchange channel can continuously absorb the heat of the liquid such as water in the second heat exchange channel, the heat exchange between the first heat exchange channel and the second heat exchange channel is realized, and the cooling of the liquid such as water in the second heat exchange channel can be realized through the heat exchange between the first heat exchange channel and the second heat exchange channel. The structure can cool the liquid such as water heated by the heating device by utilizing the heat exchange principle, and the cooling mode has simple structure and easy realization, thereby simplifying the structure of the product and reducing the cost of the product. Of course, the cooling may also be realized by other cooling methods, such as setting a fan to perform air cooling, and in this case, the heat exchanging device may also be an air cooling device.

In one possible design, the heat exchange device further comprises: and the liquid storage tank is connected with the inlet of the first heat exchange channel and the outlet of the first heat exchange channel to form a cooling circulation loop.

In this design, can additionally set up the liquid reserve tank to come to form the return circuit with first heat transfer passageway through the liquid reserve tank, so that can provide cold volume constantly, in order to realize the cooling to liquid such as the water in the play liquid channel. The structure can independently open the cooling circulation loop and a liquid flow path formed by the liquid inlet assembly, the heating assembly and the liquid outlet assembly, so that the cooling circulation loop and the liquid flow path can independently work, the cooling circulation loop can be independently opened or closed, when the liquid treatment device works, whether the cooling circulation loop is opened or not can be determined according to actual needs, when the cooling circulation loop is not opened, heated water can directly discharge hot water with corresponding temperature, such as boiling water, and when the cooling circulation loop is opened, the water can be heated to higher temperature, such as boiling temperature, and then cooled to lower temperature and then discharged. This kind of structure for the product can be enough with direct discharge behind the water heating, again can discharge behind the water heating aftercooling earlier, just so can expand the function of product, realizes the pluralism of product, therefore makes the product can satisfy user's multiple demand better.

Further, heat transfer device still includes: and the temperature detection element is arranged in the liquid storage tank and is used for detecting the temperature of the liquid in the liquid storage tank.

In another particular aspect, the housing includes: a first housing; a second housing mounted on the first housing; the third sealing ring is arranged at the joint of the first shell and the second shell and used for connecting the first shell and the second shell in a sealing way; wherein the thermally conductive spacer is mounted within the first housing or within the second housing.

In the design, the heat can be dissipated through the heat dissipation fins, so that the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat exchange device can be improved. The heat dissipation fins may be disposed on the first casing, the second casing, or both the first casing and the second casing.

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.

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

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a liquid treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic exploded view of a liquid treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is another schematic structural diagram of a liquid treatment apparatus provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of another embodiment of a liquid treatment apparatus according to the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of another embodiment of a liquid treatment apparatus according to the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a fifth configuration of a liquid treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of a partial structure of a liquid treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a heat exchange device of a liquid treatment device provided by an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 9 is a schematic view of another structure of a heat exchange device of a liquid treatment device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a schematic view of another structure of a heat exchange device of a liquid treatment device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11 is a schematic view of a fourth configuration of a heat exchange device of a liquid treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of a fifth configuration of a heat exchange device of a liquid treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 13 is a schematic view of a sixth structure of a heat exchange device of a liquid treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 14 is an exploded view of a heat exchange unit of a liquid treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 15 is a schematic structural diagram of a first shell of a heat exchange device provided by an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 16 is another schematic structural diagram of the first shell of the heat exchange device provided by the embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 17 is a schematic view of another structure of the first shell of the heat exchange device provided by the embodiment of the invention;

fig. 18 is a fourth structural schematic diagram of the first shell of the heat exchange device provided by the embodiment of the invention.

Wherein, the correspondence between the reference numbers and the component names in fig. 1 to 18 is:

1 liquid inlet assembly, 2 heating element, 3 liquid outlet assembly, 32 liquid outlet channel, 34 liquid outlet nozzle, 4 heat exchange device, 40 first heat exchange channel, 42 second heat exchange channel, 44 liquid storage tank, 46 shell, 462 first shell, 4622 first separating rib, 464 second shell, 4642 second separating rib, 466 first sealing ring, 468 second sealing ring, 48 heat conduction partition plates, 5 liquid supply tank, 6 fourth pumping device, 7 circuit board assembly and 8 box shell.

Detailed Description

In order that the above objects, features and advantages of the present invention can be more clearly understood, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to the appended drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention and features of the embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict.

In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention, however, the present invention may be practiced in other ways than those specifically described herein, and therefore the scope of the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

A liquid treatment apparatus and heat exchange apparatus 4 provided according to some embodiments of the present invention is described below with reference to fig. 1 to 18.

As shown in fig. 1 to 18, an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention provides a liquid treatment device, which comprises a liquid inlet channel, a heating assembly 2, a liquid outlet channel 32 and a heat exchange device 4; specifically, the heat exchange device 4 is communicated with the liquid inlet channel and the liquid outlet channel 32, and can transfer the liquid entering the heat exchange device 4 to the liquid outlet channel 32 after heat exchange; the heating assembly 2 is arranged corresponding to the liquid inlet channel and/or the heat exchange device 4, or a heating channel is arranged in the heating assembly 2 and is connected between the liquid inlet channel and the heat exchange device 4.

The liquid treatment device provided by the embodiment of the invention comprises a liquid inlet channel, a heating assembly 2, a liquid outlet channel 32 and a heat exchange device 4, wherein the liquid inlet channel can be directly connected with an external water source such as a water pipe in a user home, so that water can be supplied through the water pipe in the user home. The inlet channel is a channel in an external part, but can also be a built-in channel in the heat exchange device 4. Of course, the liquid inlet channel may also be connected to the internal or external liquid supply tank 5 to supply water through the liquid supply tank 5. And heating element 2 is used for the heating, and specifically, heating element 2 can correspond the inlet channel setting outside inlet channel in or the inlet channel to the water in the heating inlet channel, perhaps heating element 2 can correspond heat transfer device 4 and set up in heat transfer device 4 or outside heat transfer device 4, with the water in the heating heat transfer device 4. Of course, also can set heating element 2 to the structure including heating channel to connect heating element 2 between inlet channel and heat transfer device 4, so that heat transfer device 4 can be through heating channel and inlet channel intercommunication, at this moment, the water that gets into from inlet channel can get into heating channel earlier, and get into heat transfer device 4 after heating in heating channel, and flow out from liquid outlet channel 32 after heat transfer device 4 heat transfer. In such an embodiment, the liquid inlet channel may be a channel in a component provided separately from the heating unit 2 and the heat exchanging device 4, or may be a built-in channel inside the heating unit 2 and communicating with the heating channel. On one hand, the heat exchange device 4 can be arranged corresponding to the liquid outlet channel 32 and can cool the liquid in the liquid outlet channel 32 so as to cool the liquid in the liquid outlet channel 32 to a proper temperature and then discharge the liquid, on the other hand, the heat exchange device 4 can also be arranged between the heating assembly 2 and the liquid outlet channel 32 and enable the heat exchange device 4 to be communicated with the heating channel and the liquid outlet channel 32, so that hot water heated by the heating device can be cooled by the heat exchange device 4, then conveyed into the liquid outlet channel 32 and discharged from the liquid outlet channel 32. The outlet channel 32 can be a channel separately arranged in an external part of the heat exchanger 4, or it can be a built-in channel inside the heat exchanger 4. When warm water (for example, water at 25-70 ℃) lower than the boiling temperature needs to be output, the water can be heated to a higher temperature through the heating assembly 2, the water can be heated to the boiling temperature, the water at the higher temperature is conveyed to the liquid outlet channel 32 after being heated to the higher temperature, and the water is cooled in the liquid outlet channel 32 by the heat exchange device 4, or the water is heated through the heating assembly 2, the heated water is directly conveyed into the heat exchange device 4, is cooled through the heat exchange device 4, is output to the liquid outlet channel 32, and is discharged through the liquid outlet channel 32, so that a user can drink the water. This kind of structure, accessible heat transfer device 4 with the water cooling of higher temperature to the lower temperature, for example the temperature that the user appointed or the user of being convenient for directly drunk, then will cool down the water of lower temperature and discharge through the delivery port of outlet channel 32, and this kind of mode, when exporting the water of lower temperature, earlier through heating element 2 with water heating to higher temperature, can realize pasteurization or high-temperature disinfection, therefore can kill bacterium and microorganism in the aquatic through the heating, just so can be when exporting the water of appointed temperature, get rid of bacterium etc. in the aquatic in advance, thereby can ensure the clean health of product when the lower warm water of output temperature etc..

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 1-18, the liquid treatment device further comprises: the liquid inlet component 1 is provided with a liquid inlet channel inside the liquid inlet component 1; the liquid outlet component 3 and the liquid outlet channel 32 are arranged in the liquid outlet component 3.

In the embodiments, the liquid treatment device further comprises a liquid inlet assembly 1 and a liquid outlet assembly 3, wherein the liquid inlet assembly 1 is used for being connected with a water source and used for supplying water for the heat exchange device 4 or the heating channel, and the liquid outlet assembly 3 is used for discharging the water at the outlet of the heat exchange device 4. The liquid treatment device is provided with the independent liquid inlet assembly 1, the heat exchange device 4 and the liquid outlet assembly 3, so that each part of the whole product is simpler, and the product is better processed. Of course, in another scheme, the liquid inlet component 1 and the liquid outlet component 3 may not be separately arranged, and at this time, the liquid inlet channel, the liquid outlet channel 32, the heating component 2 and the heat exchange device 4 may be combined into an integral part integrating water inlet, heating, heat exchange and water outlet. Of course, in another embodiment, the heat exchanging device 4, the liquid outlet channel 32 and the liquid inlet channel may be integrated, and the heating assembly 2 may be provided as a separate component. Of course, the heating assembly 2 and the liquid inlet channel may be integrated, and in this case, the heat exchanger 4 and the liquid outlet channel 32 may be integrated or may be independent parts.

In some embodiments, a heating channel is arranged in the heating assembly 2, when the heating channel is connected between the liquid inlet channel and the heat exchange device 4, the heating assembly 2 and the liquid inlet assembly 1 are in a split structure, and the heating assembly 2 and the heat exchange device 4 are in a split structure; when the heating component 2 is arranged corresponding to the liquid inlet component 1, the heating component 2 is arranged in the liquid inlet channel; when the heating component 2 is arranged corresponding to the heat exchange device 4, the heating component 2 is arranged in the heat exchange device 4.

In these embodiments, can set heating element 2 to the structure including heating channel to connect heating element 2 between inlet channel and heat transfer device 4, so that heat transfer device 4 can communicate with inlet channel through heating channel, at this moment, the water that gets into from inlet channel can get into heating channel earlier, and get into heat transfer device 4 after heating in heating channel, and flow out from liquid outlet channel 32 after the heat transfer of heat transfer device 4. And this moment, heating element 2 and heat transfer device 4 and inlet means can be split type structure, and heating element 2 can be for the structure independent each other with heat transfer device 4 and inlet means promptly, of course, in another scheme, also can formula structure as an organic whole for heating element 2 and heat transfer device 4 and inlet means, for example assemble into integrative structure, perhaps integrated into one piece's structure. In addition, in another scheme, the heating assembly 2 can also be directly arranged in the heat exchange device 4, at this time, the heating of the liquid can be directly realized in the heat exchange device 4, and when the heat is generated, the heating assembly 2 can also be directly arranged in the liquid inlet channel, so that the heating of the liquid can be directly realized in the liquid inlet channel. And when the heating component 2 is arranged in the heat exchange device 4 or the liquid inlet channel, the heating component 2 and the heat exchange device 4 or the liquid inlet channel can be of an integrated structure or a split structure.

Wherein, can set up the heat transfer passageway in heat transfer device 4 to can carry to liquid outlet channel 32 after the heat transfer with the liquid that enters into in the heat transfer passageway, of course, also can set up non-heat transfer passageway in heat transfer device 4, at this moment, the liquid that enters into in the non-heat transfer passageway can directly be carried to liquid outlet channel 32 without the supercooling. That is, the heat exchange device 4 has a function of cooling water by heat exchange, but this does not mean that the liquid entering the heat exchange device 4 must be transferred to the liquid outlet channel 32 after heat exchange, that is, the liquid passing through the heat exchange device 4 may also directly flow out without heat exchange.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 8 and 9, the heat exchange device 4 comprises a first heat exchange channel 40 and a second heat exchange channel 42, the second heat exchange channel 42 is communicated with the liquid inlet channel and the liquid outlet channel 32, and the first heat exchange channel 40 can exchange heat with the second heat exchange channel 42 to cool the liquid in the second heat exchange channel 42.

In these embodiments, the heat exchanging device 4 is provided with the first heat exchanging channel 40 and the second heat exchanging channel 42 inside, and meanwhile, the second heat exchanging channel 42 can be connected and conducted with the liquid inlet channel and the liquid outlet channel 32, so that the liquid such as water heated by the heating assembly 2 can be discharged through the liquid outlet assembly 3 after being cooled by heat exchange with the first heat exchanging channel 40 in the second heat exchanging channel 42. And the temperature of the high-temperature liquid heated by the heating component 2 is higher than the temperature of the cooling liquid in the first heat exchange channel 40 when the high-temperature liquid flows through the second heat exchange channel 42, so that the first heat exchange channel 40 can continuously absorb the heat of the liquid such as water in the second heat exchange channel 42, and the heat exchange between the first heat exchange channel 40 and the second heat exchange channel 42 is realized, and the cooling of the liquid such as water in the second heat exchange channel 42 can be realized through the heat exchange between the first heat exchange channel 40 and the second heat exchange channel 42. The structure can cool the liquid such as water heated by the heating device by utilizing the heat exchange principle, and the cooling mode has simple structure and easy realization, thereby simplifying the structure of the product and reducing the cost of the product. Of course, the cooling may also be realized by other cooling methods, such as installing a fan to perform air cooling, in this case, the heat exchanging device 4 may also be an air cooling device.

Further, when a heating channel is arranged in the heating assembly 2, the second heat exchange channel 42 is communicated with the liquid inlet channel through the heating channel, and when the heating assembly 2 is arranged in the heat exchange channel, the heating assembly 2 is arranged in the second heat exchange channel 42.

In this embodiment, when a heating channel is provided in the heating element 2, the second heat exchange channel 42 can be communicated with the liquid inlet channel through the heating channel, so that liquid such as water can sequentially pass through the liquid inlet channel, the heating channel enters the second heat exchange channel 42, and when the heating element 2 is arranged in the heat exchange device 4, the heating element 2 can be arranged in the second heat exchange channel 42 to directly heat water in the second heat exchange channel 42, at this time, the first half section of the second heat exchange channel 42 can be used for heating, and the second half section of the second heat exchange channel 42 can be used for heat exchange cooling of liquid such as water.

In some embodiments, the inlet of the first heat exchange channel 40 communicates with the inlet channel; when the second heat exchange channel 42 is in communication with the inlet channel via the heating channel, the outlet of the first heat exchange channel 40 is in communication with the inlet of the heating channel, or in communication with the inlet channel.

In these embodiments, the first heat exchanging channel 40 can be connected to the inlets of the liquid inlet channel and the heating channel, and the outlet of the heating channel is connected to the second heat exchanging channel 42, so that the liquid inlet channel-the first heat exchanging channel 40-the heating channel and the second heat exchanging channel 42 are sequentially connected end to end in this application, so that the liquid such as water entering from the liquid inlet channel firstly passes through the first heat exchanging channel 40 of the heat exchanging device 4, then enters the heating channel from the first heat exchanging channel 40, then enters the second heat exchanging channel 42 from the heating channel, and after the second heat exchanging channel 42 exchanges heat with the first heat exchanging channel 40, flows out from the outlet of the liquid outlet channel 32. With the arrangement, the liquid which enters the liquid inlet channel and enters the second heat exchange channel 42 after being heated can be cooled by the low-temperature liquid which does not have heating, so that the cooling liquid does not need to be additionally arranged, a cooling circulation loop does not need to be separately arranged, and the liquid flow path structure in the product is reasonably arranged, so that the cooling cost can be reduced. In addition, after the first heat exchange channel 40 exchanges heat with the second heat exchange channel 42, the temperature of the liquid in the first heat exchange channel 40 is increased due to the heat of the liquid such as water in the second heat exchange channel 42, and the cooling liquid with the increased temperature directly enters the heating channel to be heated, so that the heat required for heating the liquid to boiling can be reduced when the liquid is heated in the heating channel. The structure can cool the heated liquid such as water by using the water before heating, and can directly convey the cooling liquid absorbing heat into the heating channel to be heated into the water required by a user, so that the redundant heat in the heated water can be fully utilized, and the heat utilization rate of the product can be improved.

In another scheme, after the inlet of the first heat exchange channel 40 is communicated with the liquid inlet channel, the outlet of the first heat exchange channel 40 may not be communicated with the inlet of the heating channel, but is directly communicated with the liquid inlet channel, so that the liquid entering the first heat exchange channel 40 from the liquid inlet channel returns to the liquid inlet channel through the first heat exchange channel 40 after exchanging heat with the second heat exchange channel 42, so as to heat the liquid in the liquid inlet channel, thus the temperature of the liquid entering the heating channel can be increased, and the heat in the first heat exchange channel 40 can be recycled. In a possible embodiment, the liquid storage tank 44 may be connected to the liquid inlet channel, so that the liquid in the liquid inlet channel can enter the liquid storage tank 44 first, then the inlet and outlet of the first heat exchanging channel 40 may be connected to the liquid storage tank 44, and the inlet of the heating channel may also be connected to the liquid storage tank 44, so that the liquid storage tank 44 may form a refrigeration cycle loop with the first heat exchanging channel 40, so as to cool the second heat exchanging channel 42, and on the other hand, the liquid storage tank 44 may heat the liquid entering the heating channel by using the hot water absorbed by the first heat exchanging channel 40, so as to recycle the heat.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 6 and 7, the heat exchange device 4 further comprises: and the liquid storage tank 44 is connected with the inlet of the first heat exchange channel 40 and the outlet of the first heat exchange channel 40 to form a cooling circulation loop.

In these embodiments, a liquid storage tank 44 may be additionally provided, and a loop is formed with the first heat exchange channel 40 through the liquid storage tank 44, so as to continuously provide cold energy to cool the liquid such as water in the liquid outlet channel 32. The structure can independently open the cooling circulation loop and the liquid flow path formed by the liquid inlet assembly 1, the heating assembly 2 and the liquid outlet assembly 3, so that the cooling circulation loop and the liquid flow path can independently work, and the cooling circulation loop can be independently opened or closed, so that when the liquid treatment device works, whether the cooling circulation loop is opened or not can be determined according to actual requirements, when the cooling circulation loop is not opened, heated water can directly discharge hot water with corresponding temperature, such as boiling water, and when the cooling circulation loop is opened, the water can be heated to higher temperature such as boiling and the like and then cooled to lower temperature and then discharged. This kind of structure for the product can be enough with direct discharge behind the water heating, again can discharge behind the water heating aftercooling earlier, just so can expand the function of product, realizes the pluralism of product, therefore makes the product can satisfy user's multiple demand better.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 6 and 7, when a heating channel is provided in the heating module 2, the liquid storage tank 44 is communicated with the liquid inlet channel, and the heating channel is directly connected with the liquid inlet channel, or the inlet of the heating channel is connected with the liquid storage tank 44 so as to be connected with the liquid inlet channel through the liquid storage tank 44.

In these embodiments, be provided with the heating channel in heating element 2, and the heating channel is connected between inlet channel and heat transfer device 4, so that when heat transfer device 4 communicates with inlet channel through the heating channel, can connect the liquid reserve tank 44 between the entry of heating channel and inlet channel, accessible liquid reserve tank 1 adds the coolant liquid to the liquid reserve tank 44 on the one hand like this, on the other hand makes the heat after first heat transfer channel 40 and the heat transfer of second heat transfer channel 42 can also flow back to the liquid reserve tank 44 in through first heat transfer channel 40, then heat the liquid in the liquid reserve tank 44, and in view of the heating channel also is connected with the liquid reserve tank 44, alright in this way utilize the heat after the cooling heat transfer to heat the liquid body that will enter into the heating channel in advance in the liquid reserve tank 44, just so alright carry out make full use to the heat that the heat exchanged heat is produced. And in another scheme, also can be directly be connected with inlet channel with heating channel and liquid reserve tank 44 simultaneously to can supply water to liquid reserve tank 44 and heating channel simultaneously through inlet channel, the cryogenic liquids that accessible inlet channel got into cooled down this moment, but can't carry out reuse to the heat that first heat transfer passageway 40 heat transfer produced. However, both of these solutions can make the cooling circulation channel and the liquid flow path independent from each other, so that the cooling circulation channel can be opened or closed independently without being affected by the liquid flow path.

Further, as shown in fig. 6 and 7, the liquid storage tank 44 communicates with the liquid inlet channel, and the inlet of the heating channel is connected to the liquid storage tank 44 to be connected to the liquid inlet channel through the liquid storage tank 44; wherein a first pumping device is arranged between the liquid storage tank 44 and the liquid inlet channel, and/or a second pumping device is arranged between the inlet of the heating channel and the liquid storage tank 44, and/or a third pumping device is arranged between the first heat exchange channel 40 and the liquid storage tank 44.

In these embodiments, can connect the liquid reserve tank 44 between the entry and the inlet channel of heating channel, the inlet channel of accessible liquid inlet subassembly 1 adds the coolant liquid to the liquid reserve tank 44 on the one hand so, on the other hand makes the heat after first heat transfer passageway 40 and the heat of second heat transfer passageway 42 heat transfer can also flow back to in the liquid reserve tank 44 through first heat transfer passageway 40, then heat the liquid in the liquid reserve tank 44, and also be connected with the liquid reserve tank 44 in view of heating channel, like this alright heat after the cooling heat transfer of utilization in the liquid reserve tank 44 heats the liquid such as water that will enter into in the heating channel in advance, like this alright carry out make full use of to the heat of heat transfer production. And aiming at this scheme, can be provided with first pumping device between liquid reserve tank 44 and inlet channel to make the liquid in the inlet channel can be by first pumping device pump to the liquid reserve tank 44 in, be provided with the second pumping device simultaneously between the entry of heating passageway and liquid reserve tank 44, so that the liquid in the liquid reserve tank 44 can be by the second pumping device pump to the heating passageway in, and be provided with the third pumping device between first heat transfer passageway 40 and liquid reserve tank 44, make the liquid in the liquid reserve tank 44 can be by the third pumping device pump to the first heat transfer passageway 40 in, this setting on the one hand can be through the flow in the third heat transfer passageway 40 of third pumping device control, just so can control heat exchange device 4's cooling effect. In addition, the third pumping means may be turned off to open or close the first heat exchange passage 40, so that the cooling function may be controlled to be turned on or off by the third pumping means. In addition, by arranging the three pumping devices, the flowing pressure of the liquid can be larger, and the flow rate is higher. Meanwhile, the flow rate can be adjusted through respective pumping devices, so that the effect of controlling the liquid flow rate is achieved.

In some embodiments, the liquid treatment device further comprises: and a temperature detecting element provided in the reservoir 44 for detecting a temperature of the liquid in the reservoir 44.

In these embodiments, the temperature detecting element is used for detecting the temperature of the liquid in the liquid storage tank 44, so as to control the flow rate of the cooling liquid of the first heat exchanging channel 40 according to the temperature of the liquid in the liquid storage tank 44, and further control the cooling strength.

In some embodiments, a heating channel is disposed in the heating assembly 2, and when the second heat exchanging channel 42 is communicated with the liquid inlet channel through the heating channel, the liquid treatment device further includes: an inlet of the three-way valve is connected with an outlet of the heating channel, and a first outlet of the three-way valve is connected with the second heat exchange channel 42; the liquid outlet component 3 further comprises a branch passage, one end of the branch passage is connected with the second outlet of the three-way valve, and the other end of the branch passage is connected with the liquid outlet passage 32.

In these embodiments, a heating channel is disposed in the heating assembly 2, and the heating channel is connected between the liquid inlet channel and the heat exchanging device 4, so that when the heat exchanging device 4 is communicated with the liquid inlet channel through the heating channel, an outlet of the heating channel can be communicated with an inlet of the three-way valve, and a first outlet of the three-way valve is connected to an inlet of the first heat exchanging channel 40, and meanwhile, a second outlet of the three-way valve can be connected with the liquid outlet channel 32 through the branch channel, so that water heated by the heating channel is discharged from the liquid outlet channel 32 after entering the heat exchanging channel through the first outlet to perform heat exchanging and cooling. Or directly through the second outlet and the branch passage without passing through the heat exchange means 4 to be discharged directly from the liquid outlet passage 32. On one hand, water heated by the heating channel can be directly discharged from the liquid outlet channel 32 through the branch channel, on the other hand, the inlet of the three-way valve is disconnected from the second outlet, and the inlet of the three-way valve is communicated with the first outlet, so that the water heated by the heating channel can directly enter the heat exchange device 4 and is discharged after heat exchange with the first heat exchange channel 40. And through setting up the three-way valve and making the water after the heating passageway heating both can not through the cooling but directly discharge to can provide the water of higher temperature, for example boiled water, simultaneously, also make the water after the heating passageway heating again discharge after the cooling, so that can provide the cryogenic liquids of user's required temperature. The three-way valve can realize the switching between the boiled water output function and the warm water output function, so that the switching between the boiled water gear and the warm water gear is more convenient.

The branch passage may be built in the heat exchanger 4 to become a part of the heat exchanger 4, and at this time, heat exchange and cooling of liquid such as water can be performed by using one heat exchanger 4 having three passages.

Wherein in a possible embodiment the tapping assembly 3 further comprises a tapping nozzle 34 connected to the outlet of the tapping channel 32. And can adjust the play liquid position, play liquid height etc. of product through setting up liquid outlet 34, can make the user more convenient when liquid such as water is received like this.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 15 and 16, the first heat exchange channels 40 are serpentine channels that meander back and forth, and/or the second heat exchange channels 42 are serpentine channels that meander back and forth.

In these embodiments, the first heat exchanging channel 40 and/or the second heat exchanging channel 42 may be configured as a bent channel bent back and forth, so as to increase the length of the first heat exchanging channel 40 and/or the second heat exchanging channel 42 and enhance the heat exchanging effect of the heat exchanging device 4. In one possible embodiment, the meandering channel is a serpentine channel, or the meandering channel is formed by a plurality of S-shaped channels interconnected end to end, or the meandering channel is formed by a plurality of N-shaped channels interconnected end to end.

In some embodiments, the inlets of the first heat exchange channels 40 and the inlets of the second heat exchange channels 42 are disposed on the same side of the heat exchange device 4, and the outlets of the first heat exchange channels 40 and the outlets of the second heat exchange channels 42 are disposed on the same side of the heat exchange device 4.

In these embodiments, since the temperature of the inlet of the first heat exchange channel 40 is lower than the temperature of the outlet of the first heat exchange channel 40, that is, the temperature of the first heat exchange channel 40 gradually increases from the inlet to the outlet, the heat exchange efficiency gradually decreases, and the temperature of the inlet of the second heat exchange channel 42 is higher than the temperature of the outlet of the second heat exchange channel 42. Therefore, the inlet of the first heat exchanging channel 40 and the inlet of the second heat exchanging channel 42 can be disposed on the same side of the heat exchanging device 4, for example, both inlets are disposed on the right side, and the outlet of the first heat exchanging channel 40 and the outlet of the second heat exchanging channel 42 can be disposed on the same side of the heat exchanging device 4, for example, both outlets are disposed on the left side, so that the flowing directions of the liquids in the first heat exchanging channel 40 and the second heat exchanging channel 42 are consistent, that is, the inlet direction of the cooling liquid is consistent with the inlet direction of the hot water in the second heat exchanging channel 42, and the outlet direction of the cooling liquid is consistent with the outlet direction of the hot water in the second heat exchanging channel 42. On the contrary, if the inlet and outlet directions of the first heat exchange channel 40 and the second heat exchange channel 42 are not consistent, the liquid at the inlet of the second heat exchange channel 42 exchanges heat with the liquid at the outlet of the first heat exchange channel 40, and the liquid at the outlet of the second heat exchange channel 42 exchanges heat with the liquid at the inlet of the first heat exchange channel 40, and the temperature of the liquid exchanging heat with each other is relatively close, so that the heat exchange efficiency is not high, and the cooling effect of the product is not good.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 8-14, heat exchange device 4 comprises: a housing 46; a thermally conductive partition 48 disposed within the housing 46, the first heat exchange channel 40 and the second heat exchange channel 42 being disposed on both sides of the thermally conductive partition 48; wherein, a first inlet communicated with the first heat exchange channel 40 and a first outlet communicated with the first heat exchange channel 40 are arranged on the casing 46 corresponding to the first heat exchange channel 40, and a second inlet communicated with the second heat exchange channel 42 and a second outlet communicated with the second heat exchange channel 42 are arranged on the casing 46 corresponding to the second heat exchange channel 42.

In these embodiments, the heat exchanging device 4 comprises a housing 46 and a heat conducting partition 48, wherein the housing 46 is used for forming a closed space, and the heat conducting partition 48 is used for dividing the inner space of the housing 46 into two parts, so that two independent channels can be formed in the housing 46. And in particular use, one of the two channels into which the thermally conductive separator plate 48 is divided may be used as the first heat exchange channel 40, while the other is used as the second heat exchange channel 42. The first heat exchange channel 40 and the second heat exchange channel 42 in the heat exchange device 4 with the structure are separated by the heat conducting partition plate 48, so that the heat transfer between the two channels is more convenient and efficient, and in addition, the structure of the heat exchange device 4 with the structure is relatively simpler and easier to process, so that the product cost can be reduced. Meanwhile, an inlet and an outlet may be provided on the casing 46 corresponding to the first heat exchanging channel 40, and an inlet and an outlet may be provided on the casing 46 corresponding to the second heat exchanging channel 42, so that the liquid outside the heat exchanging device 4 may enter the first heat exchanging channel 40 and the second heat exchanging channel 42 through the corresponding inlets and outlets.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 10-18, the housing 46 includes: the first housing 462 as shown in fig. 15-18; a second housing 464, the second housing 464 being mounted on the first housing 462; a thermally conductive partition 48 is mounted at the junction of the first and

second housings

462, 464; a first seal 466 provided between the heat conductive partition 48 and the first housing 462 for sealing between the heat conductive partition 48 and the first housing 462; and a second sealing ring 468 provided between the thermal barrier 48 and the second casing 464 for sealing between the thermal barrier 48 and the second casing 464.

In such embodiments, the first and

second housings

462, 464 may form a closed space, and the two channels are separated by the heat-conducting partition plate 48, and this arrangement separates the housing 46 of the heat exchanger 4 into a plurality of parts, so that each part is simple, thereby reducing the difficulty and cost of manufacture. When installed, the thermally conductive partition 48 may be installed at the junction of the first and

second housings

462, 464, i.e., a portion of the thermally conductive partition 48 is installed within the first housing 462 and another portion of the thermally conductive partition 48 is installed within the second housing 464. And in one possible embodiment, a first seal 466 may be provided between the first housing 462 and the thermally conductive diaphragm 48 to enable sealing between the first housing 462 and the thermally conductive diaphragm 48 via the first seal 466, while a second seal 468 may be provided between the second housing 464 and the thermally conductive diaphragm 48 to enable sealing between the second housing 464 and the thermally conductive diaphragm 48 via the second seal 468. The first and second sealing rings 466 and 468 are provided to prevent water leakage at the joint between the first and

second housings

462 and 464.

In another possible embodiment described above, as shown in fig. 10 to 18, the housing 46 includes: the first housing 462 as shown in fig. 15-18; a second housing 464, the second housing 464 being mounted on the first housing 462; a third sealing ring (not shown) installed at a junction of the first and

second housings

462 and 464 for hermetically connecting the first and

second housings

462 and 464; wherein the thermally conductive partition 48 is mounted within the first housing 462 or within the second housing 464 (not shown in this embodiment).

In such embodiments, the first and

second housings

462, 464 may form a closed space, and the two channels are separated by the heat-conducting partition plate 48, and this arrangement separates the housing 46 of the heat exchanger 4 into a plurality of parts, so that each part is simple, thereby reducing the difficulty and cost of manufacture. Since the third seal ring is provided, the first and

second housings

462 and 464 can be sealed, and water leakage at the joint between the first and

second housings

462 and 464 can be prevented.

In some embodiments, the first inlet and the second inlet are located on the same side of the housing 46, and the first outlet and the second outlet are located on the same side of the housing 46.

In these embodiments, the first inlet and the second inlet are located on the same side of the housing 46, and the first outlet and the second outlet are located on the same side of the housing 46, so that the flow directions of the liquids in the first heat exchange channel 40 and the second heat exchange channel 42 are the same, that is, the inlet direction of the cooling liquid is the same as the inlet direction of the hot water in the second heat exchange channel 42, and the outlet direction of the cooling liquid is the same as the outlet direction of the hot water in the second heat exchange channel 42. On the contrary, if the inlet and outlet directions of the first heat exchange channel 40 and the second heat exchange channel 42 are not consistent, the liquid at the inlet of the second heat exchange channel 42 exchanges heat with the liquid at the outlet of the first heat exchange channel 40, and the liquid at the outlet of the second heat exchange channel 42 exchanges heat with the liquid at the inlet of the first heat exchange channel 40, and the temperature of the liquid exchanging heat with each other is relatively close, so that the heat exchange efficiency is not high, and the cooling effect of the product is not good.

In some embodiments, heat fins are provided on the outer surface of the first and/or

second housings

462, 464.

In these embodiments, the heat dissipation can be performed by the heat dissipation fins, so that the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat exchange device 4 can be improved. The heat dissipation fins may be provided on the first housing 462 or the second housing 464, or of course, the heat dissipation fins may be provided on the first housing 462 and the second housing 464.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 15 and 16, a plurality of first spacers 4622 are disposed on the inner surface of the first housing 462, and the plurality of first spacers 4622 define a channel between the first housing 462 and the thermally conductive spacer 48 as a meandering channel that meanders back and forth.

In these embodiments, the first separating rib 4622 may be disposed on the inner surface of the first housing 462, so that the first separating rib 4622 can be used to define the first heat exchanging channel 40 or the second heat exchanging channel 42 as a bent channel bent back and forth, so as to increase the length of the first heat exchanging channel 40 or the second heat exchanging channel 42, and reduce the flowing speed of the liquid in the first heat exchanging channel 40 or the second heat exchanging channel 42, thereby improving the heat exchanging efficiency and enhancing the cooling effect. The first separating ribs 4622 are arranged along the transverse direction of the first heat exchange channel 40, and the plurality of first separating ribs 4622 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction, so that the first heat exchange channel 40 can be divided into a plurality of parts along the axial direction, and meanwhile, gaps can be arranged on the first separating ribs 4622, or at the joint of the first separating ribs 4622 and the heat-conducting partition plate 48 or at the joint of the first separating ribs 4622 and the first shell 462, so that the spaces in front of and behind each first separating rib 4622 can be communicated.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 8, a plurality of second ribs 4642 are disposed on the inner surface of the second casing 464, and the second ribs 4642 define the channel between the second casing 464 and the heat-conducting partition plate 48 as a bent channel that bends back and forth.

In these embodiments, the second separating rib 4642 may be disposed on the inner surface of the second casing 464, so that the second separating rib 4642 may define the first heat exchanging channel 40 or the second heat exchanging channel 42 as a bent channel bent back and forth, so as to increase the length of the first heat exchanging channel 40 or the second heat exchanging channel 42, reduce the flowing speed of the liquid in the first heat exchanging channel 40 or the second heat exchanging channel 42, and thus increase the heat exchanging efficiency and the cooling effect. The second ribs 4642 are arranged along the transverse direction of the first heat exchange channel 40, and the plurality of second ribs 4642 are arranged along the axial direction at intervals, so that the first heat exchange channel 40 can be divided into a plurality of parts along the axial direction, and meanwhile, gaps can be arranged on the second ribs 4642, or at the joint of the second ribs 4642 and the heat-conducting partition plate 48 or at the joint of the second ribs 4642 and the second shell 464, so that the front space and the rear space of each second rib 4642 can be communicated.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 1-6, the liquid treatment device further comprises: the liquid supply box 5 is connected with the liquid inlet channel; and the fourth pumping device 6 is arranged on the liquid inlet channel or the heating channel.

In these embodiments, the inlet channel can be connected to the water pipe in the user's home, so that water can be supplied directly through the water pipe in the user's home, but in a possible embodiment, the liquid supply tank 5 can be provided so as to supply water to the inlet channel through the liquid supply tank 5, and the liquid supply tank 5 can be provided so as to store water, so that the product can be installed at a place far away from the water pipe, so that the use position and the placement position of the product are more flexible and convenient. Meanwhile, the fourth pumping device 6 can be arranged on the liquid inlet channel or the heating channel, so that the flow rate of water entering the heating channel can be controlled through the fourth pumping device 6, and the control of the temperature of the outlet water is realized.

In some embodiments, the heat exchanging device 4 comprises a cooling device comprising a cooling box and a cooling liquid arranged in the cooling box, and the liquid outlet channel 32 is at least partially arranged in the cooling liquid; or the heat exchange device 4 is an air cooling device arranged corresponding to the liquid outlet channel 32.

In these embodiments, a cooling device may be provided, a cooling liquid may be provided in the cooling device, and the liquid outlet channel 32 may be partially or completely installed in the cooling liquid, so that the liquid in the liquid outlet channel 32 may be cooled by the cooling liquid, and the cooling liquid may be water, but the cooling liquid may also be other liquid with better heat absorption. In another embodiment, the heat exchanger 4 may be an air cooler, so that the liquid outlet channel 32 can be cooled by the air cooler.

The liquid in the liquid outlet channel 32 can be cooled by the cooling device composed of the heat exchange device 4, the air cooling device and the cooling box with cooling liquid, so as to realize multiple cooling, and of course, the liquid can be cooled by only one cooling method.

Wherein, in one possible embodiment, as shown in fig. 1 to 6, the liquid treatment device further comprises: a circuit board assembly 7, the circuit board assembly 7 may include a power board for supplying power and a control board for controlling the operation of the product.

Further, as shown in fig. 1 to 6, the liquid treatment apparatus includes a cabinet 8, a heating unit 2, a circuit board unit 7, a liquid inlet unit 1, a liquid supply tank 5, and the like, which are installed in the cabinet 8, and the cabinet 8 may be specifically composed of a base and a cover.

In one possible embodiment, the liquid processing device may be embodied as an instant water heater, a coffee maker, a soymilk maker, a juice extractor, or the like, and of course, the liquid processing device may be other products besides an instant water heater, a coffee maker, a soymilk maker, a juice extractor, such as a wall breaking machine, a health preserving pot, or the like.

As shown in fig. 8 to 18, an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention provides a heat exchange device 4, which is used in the liquid treatment device shown in fig. 1 to 7, as shown in fig. 1 to 7, the liquid treatment device includes a liquid inlet assembly 1, a liquid outlet assembly 3, and a heating assembly 2 connected between the liquid inlet assembly 1 and the liquid outlet assembly 3, as shown in fig. 8 to 18, the heat exchange device 4 includes a first heat exchange channel 40 and a second heat exchange channel 42, and the second heat exchange channel 42 is connected between the heating assembly 2 and the liquid outlet assembly 3; wherein the first heat exchange channel 40 is capable of exchanging heat with the second heat exchange channel 42 to cool the liquid in the second heat exchange channel 42.

The heat exchange device 4 provided by the embodiment of the present invention can be used in a liquid treatment device, and specifically, a first heat exchange channel 40 and a second heat exchange channel 42 are built in the heat exchange device 4, the second heat exchange channel 42 can be connected between the heating assembly 2 and the liquid outlet assembly 3, and the first heat exchange channel 40 can be specifically used for exchanging heat with the second heat exchange channel 42, so as to be able to exchange heat and cool the liquid in the second heat exchange channel 42. With the structure, liquid such as water heated by the heating assembly 2 can exchange heat with the first heat exchange channel 40 in the second heat exchange channel 42 and be cooled, and then is discharged through the liquid outlet assembly 3. And the temperature of the high-temperature liquid heated by the heating component 2 is higher than the temperature of the cooling liquid in the first heat exchange channel 40 when the high-temperature liquid flows through the second heat exchange channel 42, so that the first heat exchange channel 40 can continuously absorb the heat of the liquid such as water in the second heat exchange channel 42, and the heat exchange between the first heat exchange channel 40 and the second heat exchange channel 42 is realized, and the cooling of the liquid such as water in the second heat exchange channel 42 can be realized through the heat exchange between the first heat exchange channel 40 and the second heat exchange channel 42. The structure can cool the liquid such as water heated by the heating device by utilizing the heat exchange principle, and the cooling mode has simple structure and easy realization, thereby simplifying the structure of the product and reducing the cost of the product. Of course, the cooling may also be realized by other cooling methods, such as installing a fan to perform air cooling, in this case, the heat exchanging device 4 may also be an air cooling device.

In these embodiments, a liquid storage tank 44 may be additionally provided, and a loop is formed with the first heat exchange channel 40 through the liquid storage tank 44, so as to continuously provide cold energy to cool the liquid such as water in the liquid outlet channel 32. The structure can independently open the cooling circulation loop and the liquid flow path formed by the liquid inlet assembly 1, the heating assembly 2 and the liquid outlet assembly 3, so that the cooling circulation loop and the liquid flow path can independently work, and the cooling circulation loop can be independently opened or closed, so that when the liquid treatment device works, whether the cooling circulation loop is opened or not can be determined according to actual requirements, when the cooling circulation loop is not opened, heated water can directly discharge hot water with corresponding temperature, such as boiling water, and when the cooling circulation loop is opened, the water can be heated to higher temperature such as boiling and the like and then cooled to lower temperature and then discharged. This kind of structure for the product can be enough with direct discharge behind the water heating, again can be earlier with discharge behind the water heating recooling, just so can expand the function of product, realizes the pluralism of product, therefore makes the product can satisfy user's multiple demand better.

Further, the heat exchange device 4 further comprises: and a temperature detecting element provided in the reservoir 44 for detecting a temperature of the liquid in the reservoir 44.

In these embodiments, the first heat exchanging channel 40 and/or the second heat exchanging channel 42 may be configured as a bent channel bent back and forth, so as to increase the length of the first heat exchanging channel 40 and/or the second heat exchanging channel 42 and enhance the heat exchanging effect of the heat exchanging device 4. In a possible embodiment, the meandering channel is a serpentine channel, or the meandering channel is composed of a plurality of S-shaped channels interconnected end to end, or the meandering channel is composed of a plurality of N-shaped channels interconnected end to end.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 8 to 14, the heat exchange device 4 comprises: a housing 46; a thermally conductive partition 48 disposed within the housing 46, the first heat exchange channel 40 and the second heat exchange channel 42 being disposed on both sides of the thermally conductive partition 48; wherein, a first inlet communicated with the first heat exchange channel 40 and a first outlet communicated with the first heat exchange channel 40 are arranged on the casing 46 corresponding to the first heat exchange channel 40, and a second inlet communicated with the second heat exchange channel 42 and a second outlet communicated with the second heat exchange channel 42 are arranged on the casing 46 corresponding to the second heat exchange channel 42.

second housings

In such embodiments, the first and

second housings

462, 464 may form a closed space, and the two channels are separated by the heat-conducting partition plate 48, and this arrangement separates the housing 46 of the heat exchanger 4 into a plurality of parts, so that each part is simple, thereby reducing the difficulty and cost of manufacture. When installed, the thermally conductive barrier 48 may be installed at the junction of the first and

second housings

462, 464, i.e., a portion of the thermally conductive barrier 48 is installed within the first housing 462 and another portion of the thermally conductive barrier 48 is installed within the second housing 464. And in one possible embodiment, a first seal 466 may be provided between the first housing 462 and the thermally conductive diaphragm 48 to enable sealing between the first housing 462 and the thermally conductive diaphragm 48 via the first seal 466, while a second seal 468 may be provided between the second housing 464 and the thermally conductive diaphragm 48 to enable sealing between the second housing 464 and the thermally conductive diaphragm 48 via the second seal 468. The first and second sealing rings 466 and 468 are provided to prevent water leakage at the joint between the first and

second housings

462 and 464.

second housings

462 and 464 for hermetically connecting the first and

second housings

In these embodiments, the first and

second shells

462 and 464 form a closed space, and two channels are separated by the heat-conducting partition plate 48, and this arrangement splits the outer shell 46 of the heat exchange device 4 into multiple parts, so that each part is simple, thereby reducing the difficulty and cost of machining. Since the third seal ring is provided, the first and

second housings

462 and 464 can be sealed, and water leakage at the joint between the first and

second housings

462 and 464 can be prevented.

In some embodiments, the first and second inlets are located on the same side of the housing 46 and the first and second outlets are located on the same side of the housing 46.

second housings

462, 464.

In these embodiments, the first separating rib 4622 may be disposed on the inner surface of the first housing 462, so that the first separating rib 4622 can be used to define the first heat exchanging channel 40 or the second heat exchanging channel 42 as a bent channel bent back and forth, so as to increase the length of the first heat exchanging channel 40 or the second heat exchanging channel 42, and reduce the flowing speed of the liquid in the first heat exchanging channel 40 or the second heat exchanging channel 42, thereby improving the heat exchanging efficiency and enhancing the cooling effect. The first ribs 4622 are disposed along the transverse direction of the first heat exchanging channel 40, and the plurality of first ribs 4622 are disposed at intervals along the axial direction, so that the first heat exchanging channel 40 can be divided into a plurality of parts along the axial direction, and meanwhile, a gap can be disposed on the first ribs 4622, or at the connection between the first ribs 4622 and the heat conducting partition plate 48, or at the connection between the first ribs 4622 and the first housing 462, so that the front and rear spaces of each first rib 4622 can be communicated.

In the description of the present specification, the terms "connect", "mount", "fix", and the like are to be understood in a broad sense, for example, "connect" may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by those skilled in the art according to specific situations.

In the description herein, the description of the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiments," 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, the schematic representations of the terms used above do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention, and various modifications and changes will occur to those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, or improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A liquid treatment apparatus, comprising:

a liquid inlet channel;

a liquid outlet channel;

the heat exchange device is communicated with the liquid inlet channel and the liquid outlet channel, and can transfer the liquid entering the heat exchange device to the liquid outlet channel after heat exchange;

the heating assembly is internally provided with a heating channel, and the heating channel is connected between the liquid inlet channel and the heat exchange device;

the heat exchange device comprises a first heat exchange channel and a second heat exchange channel, and the first heat exchange channel can exchange heat with the second heat exchange channel to cool the liquid in the second heat exchange channel;

the inlet of the first heat exchange channel is communicated with the liquid inlet channel;

when the second heat exchange channel passes through the heating channel and the liquid inlet channel is communicated, the outlet of the first heat exchange channel is communicated with the inlet of the heating channel or the outlet of the first heat exchange channel is not communicated with the inlet of the heating channel and is communicated with the liquid inlet channel.

2. The liquid treatment apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising:

the liquid inlet channel is arranged in the liquid inlet component;

the liquid outlet assembly is provided with the liquid outlet channel.

3. The liquid treatment apparatus according to claim 2,

the heating assembly and the liquid inlet assembly are of a split structure, and the heating assembly and the heat exchange device are of a split structure.

4. The liquid treatment apparatus according to claim 3,

the second heat exchange channel is communicated with the liquid inlet channel and the liquid outlet channel.

5. The liquid treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein the heat exchange device further comprises:

and the liquid storage tank is connected with the inlet of the first heat exchange channel and the outlet of the first heat exchange channel to form a cooling circulation loop.

6. The liquid treatment apparatus according to claim 5,

the liquid reserve tank with inlet channel intercommunication, heating channel with inlet channel lug connection, or heating channel's entry with the liquid reserve tank is connected, in order to pass through the liquid reserve tank with inlet channel connects.

7. The liquid treatment apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the tank communicates with the inlet passage, and the inlet of the heating passage is connected to the tank to connect to the inlet passage through the tank;

wherein, the liquid reserve tank with be provided with first pumping device between the inlet channel, and/or the entry of heating passageway with be provided with second pumping device between the liquid reserve tank, and/or first heat transfer passageway with be provided with third pumping device between the liquid reserve tank.

8. The liquid treatment apparatus of claim 5, further comprising:

and the temperature detection element is arranged in the liquid storage tank and is used for detecting the temperature of the liquid in the liquid storage tank.

9. The liquid treatment device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the heating channel is disposed in the heating assembly, and when the second heat exchange channel is communicated with the liquid inlet channel through the heating channel, the liquid treatment device further comprises:

an inlet of the three-way valve is connected with an outlet of the heating channel, and a first outlet of the three-way valve is connected with the second heat exchange channel;

the liquid outlet assembly further comprises a branch passage, one end of the branch passage is connected with the second outlet of the three-way valve, and the other end of the branch passage is connected with the liquid outlet passage.

10. The liquid treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein the heating channel is disposed in the heating assembly, and when the second heat exchange channel is communicated with the liquid inlet channel through the heating channel, the liquid treatment apparatus further comprises:

the liquid outlet channel is arranged in the liquid outlet assembly;

11. The liquid treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 4 to 8,

the first heat exchange channel is a bent channel bent back and forth, and/or the second heat exchange channel is a bent channel bent back and forth; and/or

The inlet of the first heat exchange channel and the inlet of the second heat exchange channel are arranged on the same side of the heat exchange device, and the outlet of the first heat exchange channel and the outlet of the second heat exchange channel are arranged on the same side of the heat exchange device.

12. The liquid treatment apparatus of claim 4, wherein the heat exchange device comprises: a housing;

the heat-conducting partition plate is arranged in the shell, and the first heat exchange channel and the second heat exchange channel are arranged on two sides of the heat-conducting partition plate;

the shell is provided with a first inlet communicated with the first heat exchange channel and a first outlet communicated with the first heat exchange channel corresponding to the first heat exchange channel, and the shell is provided with a second inlet communicated with the second heat exchange channel and a second outlet communicated with the second heat exchange channel corresponding to the second heat exchange channel.

13. The liquid treatment apparatus of claim 12, wherein the housing comprises:

a first housing;

a second housing mounted on the first housing;

the heat-conducting partition plate is arranged at the joint of the first shell and the second shell;

the first sealing ring is arranged between the heat-conducting partition plate and the first shell and used for sealing the heat-conducting partition plate and the first shell;

and the second sealing ring is arranged between the heat-conducting partition plate and the second shell and used for sealing the heat-conducting partition plate and the second shell.

14. The liquid treatment apparatus of claim 12, wherein the housing comprises:

a first housing;

a second housing mounted on the first housing;

the third sealing ring is arranged at the joint of the first shell and the second shell and used for connecting the first shell and the second shell in a sealing way;

wherein the thermally conductive spacer is mounted within the first housing or within the second housing.

15. The liquid treatment apparatus according to claim 13 or 14,

the first inlet and the second inlet are located on the same side of the housing, and the first outlet and the second outlet are located on the same side of the housing; and/or

The outer surface of the first shell and/or the second shell is/are provided with radiating fins; and/or

A plurality of first separation ribs are arranged on the inner surface of the first shell, and the first separation ribs limit a channel between the first shell and the heat-conducting partition plate into a bent channel which is bent back and forth; and/or

The inner surface of the second shell is provided with a plurality of second separation ribs, and the channels between the second shell and the heat-conducting partition plate are limited into bent channels which are bent back and forth by the second separation ribs.

16. The liquid treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 or 5 to 8, further comprising:

the liquid supply box is connected with the liquid inlet channel;

the liquid inlet channel is arranged in the liquid inlet component;

and the fourth pumping device is arranged between the liquid inlet assembly and the heat exchange device.

17. The liquid treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising:

the liquid supply box is connected with the liquid inlet channel;

18. The liquid treatment apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the heating assembly is connected between the liquid inlet assembly and the liquid outlet assembly, and the second heat exchange channel is connected between the heating assembly and the liquid outlet assembly.