CN212939394U - Drinking machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water dispenser, which comprises a body, a shooting device and a control device. The body is provided with a water outlet, and a water receiving area for placing a water receiving container is arranged below the water outlet; the shooting device is arranged on the body and used for shooting an object image of the water receiving area; the control device is in signal connection with the shooting device and is used for receiving the object image so as to control the water outlet to discharge water to the water receiving container. The water dispenser also comprises a vibration mechanism for generating vibration to reduce moisture on the shooting device. By arranging the shooting device and the control device, the automatic water outlet of the water dispenser is realized by using a visual technology, so that the safety and the practicability of the water dispenser are improved; meanwhile, the vibration mechanism is arranged in the water dispenser, so that water vapor on the shooting device is reduced, the definition of an object image is ensured, and the accuracy and the safety of automatic water outlet are improved.

Description

Drinking machine

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a household electrical appliances field especially relates to a water dispenser.

Background

The automatic calibration of the water receiving container and the automatic water outlet of the water dispenser can be realized by utilizing the modern advanced visual sensing technology. However, in the visual technology, a camera is needed, and in the use process of the water dispenser, the definition of camera shooting can be affected by water vapor generated by hot water, so that the water dispenser cannot accurately and automatically discharge water. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a safe and reliable water dispenser to solve the above problems, so as to meet the market development requirements.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The utility model provides a water dispenser, which aims to realize the visual water outlet function of the water dispenser and improve the accuracy of automatic water outlet.

The utility model also provides a water dispenser, it includes:

the body is provided with a water outlet, and a water receiving area for placing a water receiving container is arranged below the water outlet;

the shooting device is arranged on the body and used for shooting an object image of the water receiving area; the shooting device is provided with a camera;

the control device is in signal connection with the shooting device and is used for receiving the object image sent by the shooting device, determining whether the water receiving container is placed in the water receiving area or not according to the object image and controlling the water outlet to discharge water to the water receiving container;

the water dispenser further comprises a vibration mechanism, and the vibration mechanism is arranged on the body and used for generating vibration to reduce moisture on the shooting device.

In the water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the body comprises a panel, and the panel comprises a water outlet hole and a camera hole; the water outlet penetrates through the water outlet hole; the camera shoots the object image of the water receiving area through the camera shooting hole.

The embodiment of the utility model provides an in the water dispenser, the camera wears to locate in the camera hole, vibration mechanism with the camera is connected, so that the camera produces the vibration.

The embodiment of the utility model provides an in the water dispenser, be equipped with on the hole of making a video recording with the printing opacity piece of hole looks adaptation, vibration mechanism with this body coupling, so that printing opacity piece produces the vibration.

In the water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the vibration mechanism comprises a mechanical vibration generator and/or an ultrasonic vibration generator, and the vibration sent by the vibration mechanism is one or more of mechanical vibration and/or ultrasonic vibration.

In the water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the camera is provided with a lens, and the vibration mechanism is connected with one end of the camera close to the lens; and/or the vibration mechanism is connected with the area, close to the camera, on the body.

The embodiment of the utility model provides an among the water dispenser, the water dispenser includes purifier, purifier includes filtering mechanism, filtering mechanism is located this internal.

In the water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the water dispenser comprises a water receiving platform for placing a water receiving container; the water receiving platform is provided with a bearing part, and the projection of the water outlet in the vertical direction is positioned on the bearing part; the bearing part is provided with a positioning piece which is abutted against the bottom of the water receiving container.

The embodiment of the utility model provides an in the water dispenser, the shooting device is including mending the light source, mend the direction orientation of shining of light source the water receiving container position is used for adjusting the luminosity that the shooting device was shot.

In the water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the body comprises a refrigerating device, so that water in the body can flow from the water outlet to the water receiving container after being cooled by the refrigerating device;

and/or the body comprises a heating device, so that water in the body can flow from the water outlet to the water receiving container after being heated by the heating device.

The embodiment of the utility model provides a water dispenser, include: the device comprises a body, a shooting device and a control device. The body is provided with a water outlet, a water receiving area is arranged below the water outlet, and the water receiving container is placed in the water receiving area; the shooting device is arranged on the body and used for shooting an object image of the water receiving area; the shooting device is provided with a lens; the control device is in signal connection with the shooting device and used for receiving the object image sent by the shooting device so as to determine whether the water receiving container is placed in the water receiving area or not according to the object image and control the water outlet to discharge water to the water receiving container. The water dispenser further comprises a vibration mechanism, and the vibration mechanism is arranged on the body and used for generating vibration to reduce water vapor on the shooting device. Through the arrangement of the shooting device and the control device, the automatic water outlet of the water dispenser is realized by using a visual technology, so that the safety and the practicability of the water dispenser are improved; meanwhile, the vibrating mechanism is arranged in the water dispenser, so that water vapor on a lens in the shooting device is reduced, the definition of an object image is ensured, and the accuracy and the safety of automatic water outlet are improved.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required to be used in the description of the embodiments are briefly introduced below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without any creative effort.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2 is a schematic structural view of a water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the present invention at another angle;

fig. 3 is a schematic structural view of a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present invention at another angle, wherein the supporting frame is partially transparent;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of a connection structure between the water receiving table and the adjusting mechanism in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the connection structure of the camera head and the adjusting mechanism in FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural view of the second motor and the second transmission assembly of FIG. 4;

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of the structure of the panel of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a schematic view of the panel and fan of FIG. 1;

fig. 9 is another schematic structural diagram of a panel of a water dispenser provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a schematic view of the water outlet of FIG. 1;

fig. 11 is a schematic structural view of the water receiving table in fig. 1.

Description of reference numerals:

1000. a water dispenser;

10. a body;

110. a panel; 111. a top wall; 112. a side wall; 113. a camera hole; 1131. a first camera hole; 1132. A second camera hole; 114. a water outlet hole; 115. a switch hole; 116. a light supplement source hole; 117. an air outlet; 1171. a vent hole;

120. a water tank; 121. a water outlet; 1211. a water outlet pipe; 1212. a water inlet pipe; 1213. a flow guide member;

130. a support frame; 140. a fan; 150. a water receiving area;

160. an adjustment mechanism; 161. a first motor; 162. a first transmission assembly; 1621. a gear; 1622. a rack; 163. a second motor; 164. a second transmission assembly; 1641. a cam; 16411. an output section;

20. a water receiving table;

210. a receiving part; 211. a positioning member; 220. a connecting portion; 230. a support portion; 240. an accommodating chamber; 250. a transmission section;

30. a photographing device; 310. a camera; 311. a camera; 312. a hydrophobic membrane; 320. a light supplement source;

40. a control device; 410. and (4) switching.

Detailed Description

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person skilled in the art without creative work belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description of the invention herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

It should be further understood that the term "and/or" as used in the specification and the appended claims refers to any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, and includes such combinations.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, a water dispenser 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 10, a camera 30, and a control device 40. The body 10 is provided with a water outlet 121, a water receiving area 150 is arranged below the water outlet 121, and the water receiving area 150 is used for placing a water receiving container; the shooting device 30 is arranged on the body 10 and is used for shooting an object image of the water receiving area 150; the photographing device 30 has a camera 310; the control device 40 is in signal connection with the shooting device 30, and is configured to receive the object image sent by the shooting device 30, determine whether the water receptacle is placed in the water receiving area 150 according to the object image, and control the water outlet 121 to discharge water to the water receptacle.

Referring to fig. 3 and 4, in an alternative embodiment, the water dispenser 1000 includes an adjusting mechanism 160 for changing a distance between the water container and the camera 310, so as to improve the shooting accuracy of the shooting device 30. Because of the difference of the water receiving containers, the distances between the water receiving containers and the camera 310 are often different, when the shooting device 30 shoots the water receiving containers with different heights in the water receiving area 150, the best shooting effect is difficult to achieve, the output object images are not clear enough, and the automatic water outlet function cannot be accurately realized.

Referring to fig. 3, in an alternative embodiment, the adjusting mechanism 160 is connected to the camera 310, and the adjusting mechanism 160 drives the camera 310 to move relative to the water receiving container until the image of the object is captured with the best effect. Referring to fig. 5, the adjusting mechanism 160 includes a first motor 161 and a first transmission assembly 162, the first motor 161 is disposed on the body 10, and both the first motor 161 and the camera 310 are in transmission connection with the first transmission assembly 162. Specifically, the first transmission assembly 162 includes a gear 1621 and a rack 1622 that are adapted, the gear 1621 is connected to the output shaft of the first motor 161, and the rack 1622 is connected to the camera 310. In a specific use process, the first motor 161 drives the gear 1621 to rotate, and then drives the rack 1622 to move up and down, so as to realize the up-and-down movement of the camera 310. It is understood that the first transmission assembly 162 can also be other transmission mechanisms, such as a chain transmission, a belt-and-wheel transmission, or a worm-and-wheel transmission, and the rotation of the first motor 161 can be converted into the movement of the camera 310, which is not limited by the present invention.

Referring to fig. 4, in another alternative embodiment, the water dispenser 1000 includes a water receiving platform 20 for placing a water receiving container, and the water receiving area 150 is located between the water receiving platform 20 and the water outlet 121. The adjusting mechanism 160 includes a second motor 163 and a second transmission assembly 164, the second motor 163 is disposed on the body 10, and both the second motor 163 and the water receiving table 20 are in transmission connection with the second transmission assembly 164. Specifically, referring to fig. 6, the second transmission assembly 164 includes a cam 1641, the cam 1641 is connected to an output shaft of the second motor 163, and the cam 1641 is in transmission connection with the water receiving table 20. The cam 1641 is provided with an output part 16411, the water receiving table 20 is provided with a transmission part 250, and the output part 16411 is in transmission connection with the transmission part 250. In a specific use process, the second motor 163 drives the cam 1641 to rotate, so as to drive the transmission part 250 to move up and down, so as to realize the up-and-down movement of the water receiving table 20. It can be understood that the second transmission assembly 164 can also be a transmission mechanism of other forms, such as a chain transmission, a belt-and-wheel transmission, a rack-and-pinion transmission or a worm-and-gear transmission, etc., and it is sufficient to convert the rotation of the second motor 163 into the movement of the water receiving table 20, which is not limited by the present invention.

By adopting the above technology, after the water receiving container is placed in the water receiving area 150, the shooting device 30 shoots the object image of the water receiving area 150, the control device 40 receives the object image of the water receiving container, and after the water receiving container is determined to be in the water receiving area 150, the water outlet 121 is controlled to discharge water to the water receiving container. After the water outlet 121 discharges water to the water receiving container, the shooting device 30 continues to shoot the object image of the water area, meanwhile, the position of the water in the water receiving container is judged by comparing the previous object image, and after the water in the water receiving container reaches the preset position, the control device 40 controls the water outlet 121 to stop discharging water to the water receiving container, so that the automatic water discharge of the water dispenser 1000 is realized. Through the arrangement of the shooting device 30 and the control device 40, the automatic water outlet of the water dispenser 1000 is realized by using a visual technology, so that the safety and the practicability of the water dispenser 1000 are improved; meanwhile, the adjusting mechanism 160 is arranged in the water dispenser 1000 to adjust the distance between the camera 310 and the water receiving container, so that the definition of an object image is ensured, and the accuracy and the safety of automatic water outlet are improved.

Referring to fig. 7 and 8, in a water dispenser 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a body 10 includes a panel 110, and the panel 110 includes a top wall 111 and a side wall 112 disposed at an included angle. The top wall 111 is provided with a water outlet hole 114, and the water outlet 121 is disposed through the water outlet hole 114. It is understood that the outlet hole 114 may also be formed on the sidewall 112, and the outlet 121 is connected to the sidewall 112. Specifically, the panel 110 has a central symmetrical structure, and the top wall 111 and the side wall 112 are at an angle of 90 degrees. It can be understood that the included angle between the top wall 111 and the side wall 112 may also be an obtuse angle or an acute angle, which can ensure that the water outlet 121 can normally discharge water. In the use process of the water dispenser 1000, the panel 110 is a part which interacts with a user most, and internal parts such as the photographing device 30 in the water dispenser 1000 also interact with the outside through the panel 110.

In an alternative embodiment, the water dispenser 1000 is provided with a moisture removing device to reduce moisture on the camera 310. It can be understood that, when the camera 310 is outside the body 10, the contact part of the camera 310 and external water vapor is a lens, and when the camera 310 is inside the body 10, the contact part of the camera 310 and external water vapor is a light-transmitting member, that is, the part of the camera 310 where water vapor condenses can be a lens or a light-transmitting member.

In an alternative embodiment, the moisture removing device includes a hydrophobic film, i.e., a hydrophobic material is coated on the lens or the transparent member of the camera 310, so that it is difficult to form liquid drops on the camera 310, the influence of moisture on the camera 30 is reduced, and the accuracy of the camera 30 is improved. Specifically, the panel 110 includes a water outlet hole 114 and a camera shooting hole 113, and the water outlet 121 is disposed through the water outlet hole 114; the camera 310 captures an object image of the water receiving area 150 through the camera hole 113.

In an alternative embodiment, the camera 310 is disposed through the camera hole 113, the camera 310 includes a lens, and the hydrophobic membrane is disposed on the lens. Specifically, the lens includes a first surface and a second surface that are disposed opposite to each other, the first surface is located on the outer surface of the camera 310, and the hydrophobic film is disposed on the first surface.

In an optional embodiment, a light-transmitting member adapted to the camera hole is disposed on the camera hole, the camera 310 is located in the body 10, and the hydrophobic film is disposed on the light-transmitting member. Specifically, the light-transmissive member includes a first surface remote from the camera 310 and a second surface proximate to the camera 310, and the hydrophobic film is disposed on the first surface.

In an alternative embodiment, the moisture removing means comprises a vibration mechanism disposed on the body 10 for generating vibration to reduce moisture on the photographing device 30. The vibration mechanism comprises a mechanical vibration generator and/or an ultrasonic vibration generator, and the vibration of the vibration mechanism can be one of mechanical vibration or ultrasonic vibration, so that liquid drops on the shooting device 30 fall off or are atomized, and the purpose of reducing water vapor on the shooting device 30 is achieved.

Specifically, when the camera 310 is inserted into the camera hole 113, the vibration mechanism is connected to the camera 310, so that the camera 310 generates vibration, and the vibration mechanism is connected to one end of the camera 310, which is close to the lens; when the camera hole 113 is provided with a light-transmitting member adapted to the camera hole 113, the vibrating mechanism is connected to the body 10 so that the light-transmitting member vibrates, and the vibrating mechanism is connected to an area of the body 10 near the camera 310.

In an alternative embodiment, referring to fig. 7 and 8, the moisture removing device includes a fan 140, the body 10 is provided with an air outlet 117, and the wind blown by the fan 140 can be blown to the camera 310 through the air outlet 117. It will be appreciated that the location and size of the outlet vents 117 are adapted to the location and size of the fans 140. Specifically, the camera 310 of the shooting device 30 is arranged at the top wall 111, the air outlet 117 is arranged on the side wall 112 of the panel 110, the air outlet 117 faces the camera 310 of the shooting device 30, the blowing direction of the fan 140 is perpendicular to the camera 310, and during the use of the fan 140, the wind blown by the fan 140 flows through the surface of the camera 310 in parallel. It can be understood that the air outlet 117 can also be disposed on the top wall 111 of the panel 110, the blowing direction of the fan 140 is a preset angle with the camera 310, it is sufficient that the fan 140 can reduce the moisture on the camera 310, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Referring to fig. 7 and 8, in a water dispenser 1000 provided in an embodiment of the present invention, the main body 10 further includes a light supplement source hole 116 and a switch hole 115, the light supplement source 320 emits light to the water receiving area 150 through the light supplement source hole 116, and the switch 410 interacts with a user through the switch hole 115. It is understood that when the fill light source 320 is positioned over the camera head 310, the fill light source aperture 116 coincides with the camera aperture 113.

In an optional embodiment, the air outlet 117 includes a plurality of vent holes 1171 arranged at intervals, and through the arrangement of the vent holes 1171, the effect of removing moisture from the fan 140 is ensured, and meanwhile, the structure of the internal fan 140 is protected, and meanwhile, the fan 140 is prevented from hurting a user in the use process of the water dispenser 1000. It can be understood that the plurality of vent holes 1171 are arranged on the panel 110 in an array, so that the ornamental value of the panel 110 is improved, the air blown out from the air outlet 117 is more gentle and uniform, and the blowing stability of the fan 140 is improved.

Referring to fig. 1 to 3, in a water dispenser 1000 provided in an embodiment of the present invention, the body 10 further includes a support frame 130 and a water tank 120, the water outlet 121 is disposed on the water tank 120, and the water tank 120 and the panel 110 are both fixedly connected to the support frame 130. The water tank 120 is used to store water to be used, and the support bracket 130 is used to support the panel 110 and the water tank 120. It is understood that the water tank 120 and the support 130, and the panel 110 and the support 130 are connected by one or more of a snap connection, a bolt connection, or a glue connection.

In an alternative embodiment, the water dispenser 1000 is provided with a heating device, and the heating device is disposed on the body 10 and is used for heating the camera 310 to reduce moisture on the camera 310. Specifically, in another alternative embodiment, the heating means includes a first heater and a first heater, and the first heater is located in the water tank 120 to heat the water in the water tank 120. The first heater is located in the body 10 to heat the camera 310. It will be appreciated that in an alternative embodiment, the heating means comprises a thermally conductive member and a heater, the heater being connected to the thermally conductive member. A heater is located in the water tank 120 to heat the water in the water tank 120. The heat-conducting member is connected to the photographing device 30, and heats the camera 310 using the residual heat of the heater.

In an optional embodiment, the water dispenser 1000 further comprises a water purifying device for purifying water to be used in the water tank 120, wherein the water purifying device comprises a filtering system, and the filtering system is located in the water tank 120 and connected with the water outlet 121. By arranging the water purifying device, the water dispenser 1000 can use a non-purified water source, thereby getting rid of the limitation of using barreled water, ensuring the sanitary safety of users and improving the applicability and the safety of the water dispenser 1000.

Referring to fig. 10, in an alternative embodiment, the water outlet 121 includes a water outlet tube 1211, a flow guide member 1213 and a water inlet tube 1212. The diversion unit 1213 is fixed inside the outlet tube 1211, the inlet tube 1212 is connected to the outlet tube 1211, and the inlet tube 1212 is connected to the water tank 120. The diversion member 1213 is used for collecting the water flowing out of the water outlet pipe 1211, so as to prevent the water dispersion flowing out of the water outlet pipe 1211 from causing splashing and affecting the use experience of a user. It will be appreciated that outlet 121 also includes a gas tube, which is in communication with outlet 1211 for equalizing the pressure differential between the interior and exterior of outlet 1211, so that water in outlet 1211 will flow out normally and continuously.

Referring to fig. 7, in an alternative embodiment, the camera 30 includes a camera 310, and the camera 310 captures an object image of the water receiving area 150 through the camera hole 113 of the panel 110. The information of the object image includes whether the position of the water receiving container is the water receiving area 150, whether the water in the water receiving container is full, and the like. Compared with the design scheme of a plurality of cameras 310, the design scheme of a single camera 310 has the advantages that the arrangement of the panel 110 is simpler and more attractive, the manufacturing cost of the water dispenser 1000 is lower, and the design scheme is suitable for the basic selection of most users.

Specifically, the camera hole 113 is located on the top wall 111, and both the camera hole 113 and the water outlet hole 114 are located on a center line of the panel 110. It is understood that the camera hole 113 may also be located on the sidewall 112, and both the camera hole 113 and the outlet hole 114 are located on the center line of the panel 110. The water receiving area 150 is located right below the water outlet 121, the camera 310 needs to shoot a complete and clear object image at the water receiving area 150 to achieve an automatic water outlet function, when the camera 310 and the water outlet 121 are both located on the central line of the panel 110, the object image is clearer, and the panel 110 has more ornamental performance.

Referring to fig. 9, in an alternative embodiment, the photographing device 30 includes a plurality of cameras 310, and the plurality of cameras 310 respectively photograph the object images of the water receiving area 150 through the photographing holes 113 of the panel 110. For single camera 310, the setting of a plurality of cameras 310 can shoot the object image of the regional 150 a plurality of angles of water receiving, through the information contrast of multi-angle object image, further improves the accuracy of automatic water.

In an alternative embodiment, at least one of the plurality of cameras 310 is located on the side wall 112, and photographs the water receiving area 150 from a side view. In another alternative embodiment, at least one of the plurality of cameras 310 is located on the top wall 111 to photograph the water receiving area 150 from a top view.

In an alternative embodiment, the plurality of cameras 310 and the outlet aperture 114 are located on a centerline of the panel 110. In another alternative embodiment, the plurality of cameras 310 are symmetrically distributed along the centerline of the panel 110. In another alternative embodiment, the plurality of cameras 310 are distributed on the panel 110 in an array. It is understood that the distribution of the plurality of cameras 310 may also be any other distribution, and it is sufficient to completely photograph the water receiving area 150, which is not limited by the present invention.

Specifically, referring to fig. 9, the camera device 30 includes two cameras 310, the camera hole 113 includes a first camera hole 1131 disposed on the top wall 111 and a second camera hole 1132 disposed on the side wall 112, one of the cameras 310 shoots a position of the water receiving container on the water receiving platform 20 through the second camera hole 1132, the other one of the cameras 310 shoots a position of water in the water receiving container through the first camera hole 1131, and the two cameras 310 operate simultaneously, so that automatic water discharge of the water dispenser 1000 is more accurate. It can be understood that the camera 310 can also shoot the position of the water receiving container on the water receiving platform 20 through the first shooting hole 1131 at an overlooking angle, and compare with an object image shot at a side-looking angle through the second shooting hole 1132, so as to further improve the positioning accuracy of the water receiving container.

Referring to fig. 1, the photographing device 30 further includes a light supplement source 320, and an irradiation direction of the light supplement source 320 faces the water receiving area 150 for adjusting the light intensity of the photographing device 30. In the use process of the water dispenser 1000, the water dispenser is often in an environment with general lighting conditions, the light intensity shot by the shooting device 30 is dark, so that the shot image is not clear, and the automatic water outlet function of the water dispenser 1000 cannot be normally realized. In the environment with dark lighting, the light compensating source 320 can adjust the light intensity of the shooting device 30, so that the water dispenser 1000 can normally realize the automatic water outlet function.

In an alternative embodiment, the fill light source 320 and the camera 310 are integrally designed. It can be understood that, when the number of the light supplement sources 320 is plural, the plural light supplement sources 320 are uniformly distributed around the camera 310, and when the water receiving area 150 is irradiated, an effect similar to a shadowless lamp is generated, so that the influence of the shadow of the water receiving container on the image of the photographed object is weakened, and the accuracy of automatic water discharging is improved.

In another alternative embodiment, the supplementary light source 320 and the camera 310 are separately designed, so that the replacement and maintenance of the supplementary light source 320 are more flexible. It can be understood that the light emitted by the fill light source 320 may be one or more of visible light and invisible light, and the shooting requirement of the camera 310 may be satisfied.

Referring to fig. 11, in a water dispenser 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a receiving portion 210 is disposed on a water receiving platform 20, a projection of a water outlet 121 in a vertical direction is located on the receiving portion 210, and when a water receiving container is located on the receiving portion 210, the water dispenser 1000 normally operates. Because of gravity, water at the water outlet 121 flows vertically and downwards in the normal use process, and when the water receiving container is positioned at the bearing part 210 right below the water outlet 121, the water dispenser 1000 controls the water outlet 121 to realize automatic water outlet.

Referring to fig. 11, in a water dispenser 1000 provided in an embodiment of the present invention, the water receiving platform 20 further includes a connecting portion 220 and a supporting portion 230, the receiving portion 210, the connecting portion 220 and the supporting portion 230 together enclose a receiving cavity 240, and the receiving cavity 240 is used for water splashed by the water dispenser 1000 during abnormal operation.

Specifically, in an alternative embodiment, the connection portion 220 is detachably connected to the body 10 to facilitate cleaning of the water in the accommodating chamber 240. It is understood that the connection manner of the connection portion 220 and the body 10 may be one or more of a snap connection, a bolt connection, a sliding connection, etc., and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Referring to fig. 11, in an alternative embodiment, the receiving portion 210 is provided with a positioning member 211, and the positioning member 211 abuts against the bottom of the water container for positioning the water container. The positioning piece 211 is arranged to have an identification function, so that a user can directly place the positioning piece 211 when placing the water receiving container on the receiving part 210, and the situation that the user needs to adjust the position of the water receiving container for many times to normally realize the automatic water outlet function of the water dispenser 1000 is avoided. It can be understood that the positioning piece 211 can also play the role of stabilizing the water receiving container, and prevent the water receiving container with lighter weight from being overturned and overturned by water flow impact in the water receiving process.

Specifically, the positioning member 211 includes a magnetic member, and when an iron water receiving container is placed on the positioning member 211, the positioning member 211 stabilizes the iron water receiving container on the water receiving table 20 by magnetic attraction. It will be appreciated that the positioning member 211 may also be an automatic gripping device that stabilizes or even changes the height of the receptacle after it is placed in the receiving area 150.

In an alternative embodiment, the body 10 includes a heating device, so that water in the body 10 can flow into the water receiving container from the water outlet 121 after passing through the heating device, and the water dispenser 1000 provides water with higher temperature. In another alternative embodiment, the water dispenser 1000 includes a refrigeration device, so that water in the body 10 can flow into the water receiving container from the water outlet 121 after passing through the refrigeration device, and the water dispenser 1000 provides water with a lower temperature.

In an alternative embodiment, the water tank 120 includes a plurality of water storage cartridges for temporarily storing water at different temperatures, respectively. Specifically, the water dispenser 1000 includes at least a plurality of water outlets 121, which discharge water of different temperatures, respectively. In another alternative embodiment, the water dispenser 1000 includes one water outlet 121, the water outlet 121 includes a plurality of water inlet pipes 1212, and the plurality of water inlet pipes 1212 are respectively communicated with the plurality of water storage boxes, so as to achieve the purpose that one water outlet 121 provides water with various temperatures. It is understood that the water dispenser 1000 includes at least two temperature switches 410 for the user to select.

In an optional embodiment, the water dispenser 1000 further includes a distance sensor disposed on the body 10 for sensing first position information between the water outlet 121 and the water receiving container. The control device 40 can receive the object image sent by the shooting device 30 and the first position information sent by the distance sensor, so that the control device 40 determines whether the water receiving container is placed in the water receiving area 150 according to the object image and controls the water outlet 121 to discharge water to the water receiving container according to the first position information. Specifically, the distance sensor includes at least one of an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, and a laser sensor.

In an alternative embodiment, at least one distance sensor is located on the sidewall 112; and/or at least one distance sensor is located on the top wall 111. Specifically, the plurality of distance sensors are distributed on the panel 110 in an array manner, so that the purpose of sensing the movement information of the water receiving container is achieved through the position information of different angles of the distance sensors distributed in the array manner. It is understood that the distance sensor is an infrared sensor, which includes one or more infrared lamps; when the number of the infrared lamps is one, the infrared lamps are arranged on the top wall 111; when the infrared lamp is a plurality of, the infrared lamp that a plurality of intervals set up is array and arranges on lateral wall 112, and the contained angle of a plurality of infrared lamps and water receiving platform 20 is 0 degree to 50 degrees.

In an alternative embodiment, the water dispenser 1000 further comprises an illumination device electrically connected to the control device 40. The distance sensor can also sense second position information between a human body and the water dispenser 1000, so that the control device 40 controls the lighting device to work according to the second position information sent by the distance sensor, the purpose of intelligent water outlet is achieved, and the use experience of a user is improved.

The above description is only for the specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and any person skilled in the art can easily think of various equivalent modifications or replacements within the technical scope of the present invention, and these modifications or replacements should be covered within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims (10)

1. A water dispenser, characterized in that it comprises:

the body is provided with a water outlet, and a water receiving area for placing a water receiving container is arranged below the water outlet;

the shooting device is arranged on the body and used for shooting an object image of the water receiving area; the shooting device is provided with a camera;

the control device is in signal connection with the shooting device and is used for receiving the object image sent by the shooting device, determining whether the water receiving container is placed in the water receiving area or not according to the object image and controlling the water outlet to discharge water to the water receiving container;

the water dispenser further comprises a vibration mechanism, and the vibration mechanism is arranged on the body and used for generating vibration to reduce moisture on the shooting device.

2. The water dispenser of claim 1 wherein the body comprises a panel comprising a water outlet and a camera aperture; the water outlet penetrates through the water outlet hole; the camera shoots the object image of the water receiving area through the camera shooting hole.

3. The water dispenser of claim 2, wherein the camera is inserted into the camera hole, and the vibration mechanism is connected with the camera to vibrate the camera.

4. The water dispenser of claim 2, wherein the camera hole is provided with a light-transmitting member adapted to the camera hole, and the vibration mechanism is connected to the body so that the light-transmitting member vibrates.

5. The water dispenser of claim 1 wherein the vibration mechanism comprises a mechanical vibration generator and/or an ultrasonic vibration generator, and the vibration generated by the vibration mechanism is one or more of mechanical vibration and/or ultrasonic vibration.

6. The water dispenser of claim 5 wherein the camera has a lens thereon, and the vibration mechanism is connected to an end of the camera adjacent to the lens; and/or the vibration mechanism is connected with the area, close to the camera, on the body.

7. The water dispenser of claim 1 wherein the water dispenser includes a water purification unit including a filter mechanism, the filter mechanism being located within the body.

8. The water dispenser of claim 1, wherein the water dispenser comprises a water receiving platform for placing a water receiving container; the water receiving platform is provided with a bearing part, and the projection of the water outlet in the vertical direction is positioned on the bearing part; the bearing part is provided with a positioning piece which is abutted against the bottom of the water receiving container.

9. The water dispenser as claimed in claim 1, wherein the camera comprises a light supplement source, and the light supplement source irradiates towards the position of the water receiving container and is used for adjusting the light intensity of the image shot by the camera.

10. The water dispenser as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body comprises a refrigeration device, so that the water in the body can flow from the water outlet to the water receiving container after being cooled by the refrigeration device;

and/or the body comprises a heating device, so that water in the body can flow from the water outlet to the water receiving container after being heated by the heating device.

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