CN219178107U - Refrigerator with water temperature adjustable water dispenser - Google Patents

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CN219178107U
CN219178107U CN202223321247.2U CN202223321247U CN219178107U CN 219178107 U CN219178107 U CN 219178107U CN 202223321247 U CN202223321247 U CN 202223321247U CN 219178107 U CN219178107 U CN 219178107U
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The utility model relates to a refrigerator with a water dispenser capable of adjusting water temperature, which relates to the technical field of household appliances and is used for providing drinking water with various temperatures for users. The refrigerator with the water drinking device capable of adjusting the water temperature comprises a water storage device, a water pump, a water outlet, a heater, a controller and a first temperature sensor; the water storage device is arranged in the refrigerating chamber, the water outlet is arranged outside the refrigerator, the water pump is connected with the water storage device and the water outlet through water pipes, the heater is used for heating water in the water pipe, the first temperature sensor is used for detecting the water outlet temperature of the water outlet and transmitting the water outlet temperature to the controller, and the controller is used for setting preset water temperature and controlling the water flow speed of the water pump according to the water outlet temperature and the preset water temperature. Compared with the prior art, the water pump provided by the utility model has the advantages that the water flow speed of the water pump can be regulated by regulating the rotating speed of the water pump motor through the controller, and the water temperature can be regulated by matching with the compressor and the heater, so that the temperature of drinking water can be regulated according to the requirements of users.

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Refrigerator with water temperature adjustable water dispenser
Technical Field
The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a refrigerator with a water dispenser capable of adjusting water temperature.
Background
At present, refrigerators with water drinking devices in the existing industry generally only can provide cold water with a single temperature. Because the physical condition of each person is different, the requirement for the temperature of the cold water is also different, and the user should drink the water with different temperatures according to the physical condition of the user so as to ensure the physical health. Patent CN203053132U discloses a refrigerator with a water dispenser function, which uses the refrigerating function of the refrigerator to cool the drinking water in the water dispenser, but the refrigerator can only provide cold water with a single temperature, and can not flexibly provide drinking water with different temperatures according to the demands of users.
Disclosure of Invention
The utility model provides a refrigerator with a water temperature-adjustable water dispenser, which is used for providing temperature-adjustable drinking water for users and solves the problem that the existing refrigerator with the water dispenser can only provide cold water with single temperature.
The utility model provides a refrigerator with a water temperature-adjustable water drinking device, which comprises a temperature-adjustable water drinking device arranged on the refrigerator, wherein the temperature-adjustable water drinking device comprises a water storage device, a water pump, a water outlet, a heater, a controller and a first temperature sensor; the water storage device is arranged in a refrigerating chamber of the refrigerator, the water outlet is arranged outside the refrigerator, the water pump is connected with the water storage device and the water outlet through water pipes respectively, and the water pump is used for conveying water in the water storage device to the water outlet; the heater is used for heating water in the water pipe, the first temperature sensor is used for detecting the water outlet temperature of the water outlet and transmitting the water outlet temperature to the controller, the controller is connected with the water pump, and the controller is configured to set a preset water temperature and control the water flow speed of the water pump according to the water outlet temperature and the preset water temperature.
In one embodiment, the controller is connected to the heater, and the controller is configured to control the operation of the heater according to the outlet water temperature and the preset water temperature.
In one embodiment, the refrigerator further includes a second temperature sensor for detecting an ambient temperature outside the refrigerator and transmitting the ambient temperature to the controller, and the controller is configured to automatically set a preset water temperature according to the ambient temperature.
In one embodiment, the controller is connected to a compressor of the refrigerator, and the controller is configured to control an operation of the compressor according to the outlet water temperature and the preset water temperature.
In one embodiment, the water temperature control device further comprises a display device, wherein the display device is connected with the controller and is configured to display the water outlet temperature and the preset water temperature.
In one embodiment, the water storage device is mounted on a door body of the refrigerating chamber.
In one embodiment, the water storage device is provided with an inlet at the upper part, and a detachable cover body is arranged on the inlet.
In one embodiment, a filter tube is disposed within the water storage device for filtering impurities from the water within the water storage device.
In one embodiment, the water pump is connected to the water outlet through a first water pipe, and the heater is used for heating water in the first water pipe.
In one embodiment, the door body of the refrigerating chamber includes an inner liner facing the refrigerating chamber side and an outer shell facing away from the refrigerating chamber side, and the first water pipe and the heater are installed between the inner liner and the outer shell.
In one embodiment, the heater and the first water pipe are mounted on the heat conductive plate.
Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that the water flow speed of the water pump can be regulated by regulating the rotating speed of the water pump motor through the controller, and the water temperature can be regulated by matching with the operation of the compressor and the heater, so that the temperature of the drinking water can be regulated according to the own requirements of a user. The second sensor is additionally arranged to detect the ambient temperature, and then different drinking water temperatures are obtained according to the automatic adjustment of the ambient temperature, so that the intelligent drinking water of the refrigerator drinking water device is realized.
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The utility model will be described in more detail hereinafter on the basis of embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing the structure of the outside of a refrigerating chamber door of a refrigerator having a water temperature-adjustable drinking device in an embodiment of the present utility model;
fig. 2 is a schematic view showing a structure of an inner side of a refrigerating chamber door body in the embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a temperature-regulated drinking device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 4 is a top view of a temperature-regulated water dispenser in accordance with an embodiment of the utility model;
FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing the construction of an assembly of a heater and a first water pipe in an embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 6 is a side view of an assembly of a heater and a first water tube in an embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a control method when a user sets a preset water temperature in an embodiment of the present utility model;
fig. 8 is a flowchart of a control method when the temperature-adjusting water dispenser automatically sets a preset water temperature in an embodiment of the utility model.
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1. a housing; 2. a second mounting bracket; 3. a lining; 21. a water pump; 22. water storage kettles; 23. a second water pipe; 24. a first water pipe; 25. a heater; 26. a water outlet switch; 27. a first temperature sensor; 28. a water outlet; 29. a shift switch; 221. a cover body; 222. a filter tube; 251. and (3) an aluminum plate.
Detailed Description
The utility model will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
As shown in fig. 1 to 6, the present utility model provides a refrigerator with a water temperature-adjustable drinking device, which has a structure and function possessed by a general refrigerator, and further includes a temperature-adjustable drinking device mounted on the refrigerator. The temperature-regulating drinking water device comprises a water storage device, a water pump 21, a water outlet 28, a water outlet switch 26, a heater 25, a controller (not shown in the figure) and a first temperature sensor 27.
The door body of the refrigerator refrigerating chamber comprises a shell 1 and a lining 3, wherein the lining 3 is arranged on one side (namely the inner side of the door body) facing the refrigerating chamber, and the shell 1 is arranged on one side (namely the outer side of the door body) facing away from the refrigerating chamber.
The water storage device is used for storing water and can be a water storage kettle 22. The water storage kettle 22 is arranged in the refrigerating chamber of the refrigerator, preferably on the inner liner 3 of the door body of the refrigerating chamber, so that the water pipe can be conveniently arranged. Typically, the temperature of the water in the water storage kettle 22 corresponds to the temperature of the refrigerated compartment. The water storage kettle 22 is respectively provided with an inlet and an outlet, the inlet is connected with a cover body 221 in a clamping way, and the cover body 221 is covered on the inlet at ordinary times so as to prevent pollutants from entering the kettle to pollute water. When water needs to be added, the cover is opened to add water from the inlet, so that water is convenient to add. A filter pipe 222 can be further arranged in the water storage kettle 22, the filter pipe 222 can be arranged on the outlet, and water in the water storage kettle 22 flows out of the outlet after impurities in the water are filtered by the filter pipe 222.
The water pump 21 is used for conveying water in the water storage device to the water outlet 28. The outlet of the water pump 21 is connected with the water outlet 28 through the first water pipe 24, and the inlet of the water pump 21 is connected with the outlet of the water storage kettle 22 through the second water pipe 23. The water pump 21 can be a gear pump, and the gear pump has the advantages of simple and compact structure, small volume, light weight and reliable operation, and is suitable for being used on a refrigerator.
The heater 25 is used to heat the water in the first water pipe 24. The heater 25 may be connected to a controller, and the controller may control the operation of the heater 25 according to the outlet water temperature and the preset water temperature, thereby controlling the heating of the water in the first water pipe 24 by the heater 25. The heater 25 and the first water pipe 24 are both mounted on a heat conductive plate for better conducting heat from the heater 25 to the first water pipe 24, thereby better heating water in the first water pipe 24. The heater 25, the first water pipe 24 and the heat conductive plate are preferably installed between the inner liner 3 and the outer case 1 of the refrigerating chamber door body, so that the influence of the heater 25 on the temperature in the refrigerating chamber can be reduced while the influence of the heater 25 and the first water pipe 24 on the overall aesthetic degree of the refrigerator can be prevented. The heat conducting plate is preferably an aluminum plate 251, the aluminum plate 251 is light in weight and good in heat conductivity, and the heating efficiency of the heater is improved.
The water outlet 28 is installed outside the refrigerator. The water outlet 28 is provided with a water outlet switch 26 for controlling the opening and closing of the water outlet; the water outlet switch 26 is provided with a shift switch 29, and the shift switch 29 is pressed to contact the water outlet switch 26 through a lever structure, so that water outlet is controlled. The water outlet 28 is also provided with a first temperature sensor 27; the first temperature sensor 27 is used for detecting the outlet water temperature of the outlet water 28 and transmitting the outlet water temperature to a controller (not shown). The water temperature can be preset through the controller so as to meet different requirements of users on the water temperature. The water pump 21 is connected with a controller, and the controller can control the rotating speed of a motor of the water pump 21 according to preset water temperature and water outlet temperature, so that the water flow speed of the water pump 21 is controlled; the temperature of the water flowing through the first water pipe 24 is controlled by controlling the water flow rate of the water pump 21 until the water outlet temperature reaches the preset water temperature.
A second temperature sensor (not shown) may be further provided outside the refrigerator, the second temperature sensor being for detecting an ambient temperature outside the refrigerator and transmitting the ambient temperature to the controller; the controller can automatically set the preset water temperature according to the ambient temperature.
The controller is connected with a compressor (not shown in the figure) of the refrigerator, and the controller can also control the operation of the compressor according to the outlet water temperature and the preset water temperature. When the temperature of the discharged water is higher than the preset water temperature, the controller controls the compressor to operate for refrigeration, and the water temperature in the refrigerating chamber and the water storage kettle is reduced until the water storage temperature is equal to the preset water temperature.
The refrigerator with the water dispenser capable of adjusting the water temperature further comprises a display device (not shown in the figure), wherein the display device is connected with the controller, and the display device can display the water outlet temperature and the preset water temperature, so that the user can check the refrigerator conveniently. The display device may be a display panel.
In order to facilitate the installation of the temperature-adjusting water drinking device, a first assembly frame can be arranged on the inner liner 3 of the refrigerating chamber door body, and a second assembly frame 2 can be arranged on the outer shell 1 of the refrigerating chamber door body. The first assembly frame is fixed on the inner liner 3 through screws; the water storage kettle 22 and the water pump 21 are mounted on the first mounting bracket. The second mounting frame 2 can also be fixed on the shell 1 through screws, and the water outlet 28 and the water outlet switch 26 are arranged on the second mounting frame 2.
How the refrigerator with the water temperature adjustable water dispenser controls the water temperature will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
As shown in fig. 7, the temperature of the water in the default water storage kettle 22 is consistent with the temperature of the refrigerating room; setting a preset water temperature Tb of drinking water, namely the original temperature Ta of a refrigerating chamber (Tb is larger than or equal to Ta in general), and heating the drinking water:
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where v is the heat transfer efficiency of heater 25 in units; q provides heat to heater 25 in kJ; ρ g Density of drinking water in kg/m 3 The method comprises the steps of carrying out a first treatment on the surface of the V is the water quantity in the first water pipe, and the unit is m 3 The method comprises the steps of carrying out a first treatment on the surface of the ta is the heating time, in s; c is the specific heat capacity of water, in kJ/(kg. ℃); s is the length of the first water pipe, and the unit is m; v (V) Water and its preparation method Is the water flow speed, which is controlled by a motor and is expressed in m/s.
The temperature Tc at the water outlet is measured by a first temperature sensor 27, if Tc >Tb (i.e. too much transferred heat vQ is larger than the required heat), according to the formula, the heating time ta needs to be shortened, the motor needs to be controlled to increase the rotation speed, and the water flow speed V is increased Water and its preparation method . If Tc is smaller than Tb, the motor needs to be controlled to reduce the rotating speed, so that the temperature of the drinking water is controlled.
And when Tb is less than or equal to Ta, the controller controls the compressor to start to operate so that the refrigerator is refrigerated until Tc=Tb.
In addition, under the condition that the user does not intervene in setting the drinking water temperature, the temperature-adjusting drinking water device can automatically set the preset water temperature according to the environmental temperature measured by the second temperature sensor, and automatically adjust the outlet water temperature to the preset water temperature, as shown in fig. 8:
when the ambient temperature T1 is more than or equal to 30 ℃, the preset water temperature is 2 ℃, and the water outlet temperature Tb' is automatically adjusted to 2 ℃; when the ambient temperature is more than 12 ℃ and less than 30 ℃, the preset water temperature is 4 ℃, and the water outlet temperature Tb' is automatically adjusted to 4 ℃; when the ambient temperature T1 is less than or equal to 12 ℃, the preset water temperature is 7 ℃, and the water outlet temperature Tb' is automatically adjusted to 7 ℃.
Therefore, the temperature of the drinking water can be adjusted according to the requirements of users, or different drinking water temperatures can be obtained by automatic adjustment according to the environment temperature, and the intelligent drinking water of the refrigerator drinking water device is realized.
Although the utility model has been described with reference to preferred embodiments; but without departing from the scope of the utility model; various modifications may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof. In particular; as long as there is no structural conflict; the technical features mentioned in the various embodiments may be combined in any way. The utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein; but encompasses all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

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1. The refrigerator with the water temperature-adjustable water drinking device is characterized by comprising a temperature-adjustable water drinking device arranged on the refrigerator, wherein the temperature-adjustable water drinking device comprises a water storage device, a water pump, a water outlet, a heater, a controller and a first temperature sensor; the water storage device is arranged in a refrigerating chamber of the refrigerator, the water outlet is arranged outside the refrigerator, the water pump is connected with the water storage device and the water outlet through water pipes respectively, and the water pump is used for conveying water in the water storage device to the water outlet; the heater is used for heating water in the water pipe, the first temperature sensor is used for detecting the water outlet temperature of the water outlet and transmitting the water outlet temperature to the controller, the controller is connected with the water pump, and the controller is configured to set a preset water temperature and control the water flow speed of the water pump according to the water outlet temperature and the preset water temperature.
2. The refrigerator with a water dispenser of claim 1, wherein the controller is connected to the heater, the controller being configured to control operation of the heater according to the outlet water temperature and the preset water temperature.
3. The refrigerator with a water temperature adjustable water dispenser of claim 1, further comprising a second temperature sensor for detecting an ambient temperature outside the refrigerator and transmitting the ambient temperature to the controller, the controller being configured to automatically set a preset water temperature according to the ambient temperature.
4. The refrigerator with a water temperature adjustable water dispenser of claim 1, wherein the controller is coupled to a compressor of the refrigerator, the controller being configured to control operation of the compressor based on the outlet water temperature and the preset water temperature.
5. The refrigerator with a water temperature adjustable water dispenser of claim 1, further comprising a display device coupled to the controller, the display device configured to display the outlet water temperature and the preset water temperature.
6. The refrigerator with a water temperature adjustable drinking device according to claim 1, wherein the water storage device is installed on a door body of the refrigerating chamber.
7. The refrigerator with a water dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the water storage device is provided with an inlet at an upper portion thereof, and a detachable cover is provided on the inlet.
8. The refrigerator with a water dispenser of claim 1, wherein a filter tube is provided in the water storage device, the filter tube being for filtering impurities of water in the water storage device.
9. The refrigerator with a water temperature adjustable drinking device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the water pump is connected to the water outlet through a first water pipe, and the heater is for heating water in the first water pipe.
10. The refrigerator with a water temperature adjustable water dispenser of claim 9 wherein the door body of the fresh food compartment includes an inner liner facing the fresh food compartment and an outer shell facing away from the fresh food compartment, the first water tube and the heater being mounted between the inner liner and the outer shell.
11. The refrigerator with a water temperature adjustable water dispenser of claim 9, further comprising a heat conductive plate, wherein the heater and the first water tube are both mounted on the heat conductive plate.
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