JPH063017A - Water feeding device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a water feeding device which removes an odor component, filters out impurities, such as germs, feeds clean and tasteful water to a user, produces a sterilizing effect, and is sanitary and durable to long term preservation. CONSTITUTION:A wafer feeding device comprises a compressor 11, a condenser 12, and a vaporizer 10. A cooling tank 4 is arranged to the vaporizer 10 part of a freezing cycle, and a water storage tank 3 is disposed on the cooling tank 4 through a partition plate 6, and a water outlet port 14 is formed in the bottom of the water cooling tank 4. A filterable water purifying cartridge 20 is arranged to some of the water feed port 5a part of a cover 5 of the water storage tank 3, a partition plate 6, the vicinity of a strainer 7 arranged to the water outlet port 14 part of the bottom of the cooling tank, and the bottom of the cooling tank 4. A reticulate strainer made of a silver-plated metal is arranged to the water outlet port 14 part.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a water supply apparatus, and more particularly to a bottle type and pressure type water supply apparatus for supplying purified cold water or hot water to a user.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a water supply device, for example, a bottle type device such as a water cooler described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 59-88675 is widely used. This type is
The evaporator part of the refrigeration cycle including a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator, that is, a cooling pipe is provided on the outer periphery of a cooling tank, and a water storage tank is provided on the upper part of the cooling tank through a partition, Has a water outlet at the bottom of
Cold water is taken out through the water supply valve mechanism.
Further, in the water cooler / heater, a heater is provided at the bottom of the cooling tank to supply hot water to the user. In short, the tank below the water storage tank functions as a heat exchange tank.

Further, as another water supply device, an evaporator portion of a refrigeration cycle including a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator,
That is, there is a pressure type one provided with a cooling pipe on the outer periphery of a cooling tank, a water supply system for supplying water to this cooling tank, a water discharge system for discharging cold water cooled in the cooling tank from nozzle means, and a drainage system. is there. In any of the above water supply devices, tap water or the like is cooled (or heated) and used for drinking.

[0004]

In the above water supply device,
In the bottle type, tap water is stored in the water storage tank,
Also, in the pressure type, the water passing through the water pipe is
It is directly supplied to the cooling tank through the water supply pipe. Therefore, in each case, there is a problem that the odorous components such as the odor and musty odor peculiar to tap water give the user discomfort. In particular, in the stored water, it was necessary to prevent bacterial propagation and spoilage due to long-term storage. Furthermore, the needs of users who want to drink delicious water are increasing.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and provides a water supply device capable of removing odorous components and impurities such as bacteria and providing clean and delicious water to users. That is the purpose. Another object of the present invention is to provide a water supply device that imparts a sterilizing effect, is hygienic, and can withstand long-term storage of water.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the constitution of the first invention (bottle type) relating to the water supply system of the present invention is a refrigeration cycle comprising a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator. In the water supply device having a cooling tank in the evaporator section, a water storage tank provided at an upper portion of the cooling tank through a partition, and a water outlet at the bottom of the cooling tank, a water supply port of a lid of the water storage tank. A purifier is removably provided in the partition between the water storage tank and the cooling tank, near the strainer provided at the water outlet at the bottom of the cooling tank, or at the bottom of the cooling tank.

Further, in the water supply apparatus on the same premise as above, a metal mesh-like strainer is provided at the water outlet of the bottom of the cooling tank, and this strainer is plated with silver.

In order to achieve the above object, the structure of the second invention (pressure type) according to the water supply device of the present invention is at least a cooling tank for storing cold water and a water supply for supplying water to the cooling tank. System, a water supply system for discharging cold water cooled in a cooling tank from a nozzle means, and a drainage system, in the water supply system pipe between the cooling tank and the nozzle means, a water supply pipe of the cooling tank On the side, the bottom of the cooling tank, the central part in the cooling tank, between the strainer of the water supply system and the water supply valve,
A purifier is detachably attached.

[0009]

In the bottle type water supply device, the water supply port of the lid of the water storage tank is provided with a detachable purifier so that the water storage tank can store clean water which is not easily decomposed. Also, by installing a purifier detachably in the partition between the water storage tank and the cooling tank in the bottle type water supply device, near the strainer provided at the water outlet of the bottom of the cooling tank, or at the bottom of the cooling tank. It is possible to cool clean water from which chlorine, impurities are removed, and provide delicious water to users.

Furthermore, a metal mesh-like strainer is provided at the water outlet at the bottom of the cooling tank in the bottle-type water supply device, and the strainer itself is silver-plated, so that the strainer itself has a sterilizing and sterilizing effect. Can be granted.

[0011] In the pressure type water supply device, a cleansing device is detachably provided in the water discharge system pipe between the cooling tank and the nozzle means to provide the user with clean tasty water free from chlorine and impurities. be able to. Also, in the pressure type water supply device, by installing a purifier detachably on either the diffusion plate part on the water supply pipe side of the cooling tank, the bottom part of the cooling tank, or the central part inside the cooling tank, it is possible to cool clean water. And delicious water can be provided to users. Further, since the purifier is detachably provided between the strainer of the water supply system and the water supply valve, clean water can be supplied to the cooling tank.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.
Will be described with reference to. First, an embodiment of a bottle type water supply device according to the first invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8. [Embodiment 1-1] FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a bottle type water supply apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a partition plate in the apparatus of FIG. 1, and FIG. Figure, (b) shows
AA sectional view, FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the water purification cartridge,
(A) is a perspective view and (b) is a sectional view.

In FIG. 1, 1 is a main body of the apparatus, 2 is a water intake portion on the front of the main body 1 of the apparatus, 3 is a water storage tank which is an upper chamber of a tank in which upper and lower chambers are integrated, and 4 is an upper and lower 2 A cooling tank, which is the lower chamber of the tank in which the chambers are integrated, 5 is a lid on the upper part of the water storage tank, 5a is a water inlet provided in the lid 5,
Is a partition plate for partitioning the upper and lower chambers of the tank, and 7 is
A strainer provided at the water outlet 14 of the cooling tank 4,
Reference numeral 8 is a lever type water supply valve for operation in the water intake section 2, and 9 is a cup receiver.

Reference numeral 10 denotes an evaporator comprising a cooling pipe (indicated by a chain double-dashed line in the figure) surrounding the outer circumference of the cooling tank 4.
Reference numeral 1 is a compressor, 12 is a condenser, 13 is a condenser fan device, and a refrigeration cycle is constituted by these compressor 11, condenser 12, and evaporator 10. The partition plate 6 for partitioning the upper and lower chambers of the tank has holes 6 as shown in FIG.
Water supplied to the water storage tank 3 via a is supplied to the cooling tank 4
It is supposed to lead to.

A water supply port 5 of a lid 5 in the water storage tank 3
The water purification cartridge 20 relating to the purifier is detachably attached to the portion a. An example of the water purification cartridge 20 is shown in FIG. The water purification cartridge 20 accommodates the non-woven fabric 20a, the sterilization net 20b, and the fibrous activated carbon 20c in a small and compact container that facilitates replacement. Non-woven 2
0a is on the upper and lower sides, and fibrous activated carbon 20c is filled so as to sandwich the silver-plated sanitizing net 20b. It should be noted that the water purification cartridge 20 shown in FIG. 3 shows a typical example, and is not limited to this shape and configuration. Also, the mounting means is appropriately changed depending on the mounting location.

The operation of the bottle type water supply device shown in FIG. 1 will be described. For example, tap water is supplied from a water supply port 5a provided on the lid 5 of the water storage tank 3, and the water storage tank 3 and the cooling tank 4 are supplied.
Is satisfied with. At this time, tap water is purified water cartridge 2
Supplied via 0. Due to the operation of the refrigeration cycle, the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant gas discharged from the compressor 11 is condensed by the condenser 1
At 2, the condenser fan device 13 exchanges heat with the air to condense it, reaches the evaporator 10 via a capillary tube (not shown), cools the water in the cooling tank 4, and evaporates the refrigerant to form a low-temperature low-pressure refrigerant gas. Then, it returns to the compressor 11. The water in the cooling tank 4 is sent to the water intake part 2 via the strainer 7 and the water outlet 14 by the operation of the lever type water supply valve, and is provided to the user.

In the present embodiment, the tap water filled in the water storage tank 3 and the cooling tank 4 is supplied through the water purification cartridge 20, so that the odorous components such as the odor and musty odor peculiar to the tap water are unpleasant to the user. But fibrous activated carbon 2
Removed by 0c. In addition, impurities are sterilization net 2
In addition to being removed by 0b, the bactericidal action of silver suppresses the growth of bacteria and enables long-term storage of water. Therefore, hygienic and clean tasty water can be provided to the user.

In the present embodiment, an example of a bottle type water supply device for taking in cold water has been described, but it goes without saying that it can be used as a water heater by providing a heater at the bottom of the cooling tank. The same applies to each of the following examples.

[Embodiment 1-2] Next, FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of a bottle type water supply apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, those having the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 are the same parts as those of the previous embodiment, and therefore their explanations are omitted. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the water purification cartridge 20A is detachably attached to the intermediate partition plate 6. As a result, the same effect as that of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 can be obtained, and in particular, clean water from which chlorine and impurities have been removed can be cooled and delicious water can be provided to the user.

[Embodiment 1-3] Next, FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional view of a bottle type water supply apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a front view of a water purification strainer used in the apparatus of FIG. It is a figure. In FIG. 5, the components having the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 are the same as those in the previous embodiment, and therefore their explanations are omitted. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the water outlet 14 at the bottom of the cooling tank 4
In addition, the purified water strainer 21 related to the purifier is detachably attached.

The purified water strainer 21 is a metal mesh-like strainer sack 21a plated with silver, and is attached to the water outlet 14 by a hook 21c engaged with a flange 21b of the strainer. As a result, the strainer itself for removing the mixed dust can be given a sterilizing and sterilizing effect, and the same effect as that of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 can be obtained. In particular, clean tasty water free of scaly and impurities can be obtained. Can be provided to the user.

[Embodiment 1-4] Next, FIG. 7 is a vertical sectional view of a bottle type water supply apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, those having the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 are the same parts as those of the previous embodiment, and therefore their explanations are omitted. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, a metal mesh-like strainer 7 is provided at the water outlet 14 at the bottom of the cooling tank 4, and a water purification cartridge 20B is detachably attached near this strainer 7. As a result, the same effects as those of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 can be obtained.

[Embodiment 1-5] Next, FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view of a bottle type water supply apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, those having the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 are the same parts as those of the previous embodiment, and therefore their explanations are omitted. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the water purification cartridge 20 is detachably attached to the bottom of the cooling tank 4. As a result, FIG. 4 and FIG.
The same effects as those of the respective examples shown in are obtained.

In each of the above-mentioned embodiments, the mounting position of the purifier is different from each other, but it is also possible to combine a plurality of mounting positions. For example, if the embodiment of FIG. 1 and the embodiment of FIG. 5 are used together, the water is purified through the water purification cartridge when the water is supplied to the water storage tank, and the strainer itself has a sterilizing effect. .

[Embodiment 2-1] Next, an embodiment of the pressure type water supply apparatus according to the second invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a system diagram showing a main configuration of a pressure type water supply apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of the purifier section of the apparatus of FIG. In addition, in FIG. 9, illustration of the casing of the apparatus and the refrigeration cycle equipment is omitted.

In FIG. 9, 30 is a cooling tank, 31 is a nozzle of the water intake part, 32 is a nozzle body, 33 is a water pan,
Reference numeral 34 is a water outlet pipe, which constitutes a water outlet system for letting out the cold water cooled in the cooling tank 30 from the nozzle means. Three
5 is a water inlet, 36 and 38 are pipes, 37 is a strainer, 3
Reference numeral 9 is a water supply valve for adjusting water pressure and estimation, and these constitute a water supply system for supplying water to the cooling tank 30. Also,
The pipe 41 and the cleaning solenoid valve 42 are used for cleaning the cooling tank 30 and the like. Further, the water distribution pipe 43 and the drainage solenoid valve 44 constitute a drainage system. The cooling pipe of the evaporator is wound around the outer periphery of the cooling tank 30, but is not shown.

Reference numeral 50 is a cooling tank 30 and a nozzle body 3.
This is a purifier provided in the water outlet pipe 34 between the two This purifier 50 has, for example, a configuration as shown in FIG. 10, and is filled with fibrous activated carbon 50a, and cold water that has passed through the fibrous activated carbon 50a as shown by an arrow through a hole 34a drilled in the water discharge pipe 34. Is sent to the nozzle 31 and is detachably provided in the water discharge system by the pipe joint 50b.

The operation of the pressure type water supply device shown in FIG. 2 will be described. Tap water is supplied to the cooling tank 30 through a pipe 36, a strainer 37, a pipe 38, a water supply valve 39, and a water supply pipe 40. The water in the cooling tank 30 is cooled by an evaporator (not shown) in accordance with the operation of the refrigeration cycle, and the cold water is used by the user through the water outlet pipe 34, the purifier 50, and the nozzle body 32 and the nozzle 31. Be offered to people. At this time, the cold water comes into contact with the fibrous activated carbon 50a of the purifier 50, so that odorous components and impurities such as tap water odor and musty odor peculiar to tap water, which are unpleasant to users, are removed.

In the present embodiment, the cold water of the tap water cooled in the cooling tank 30 is supplied through the purifier 50 provided in the water discharge system, so that the user feels unpleasant such as the odor of caulk peculiar to tap water. Odorous components and impurities are fibrous activated carbon 50
It is removed by a, thus providing the user with hygienic and clean tasty water.

[Embodiment 2-2] Next, FIG. 11 is a system diagram showing a main configuration of a pressure type water supply apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, those having the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 9 are the same parts as those in the previous embodiment, and therefore their explanations are omitted. In FIG. 11, reference numeral 45 denotes a diffusion plate provided at the connection portion of the water supply pipe 40 in the cooling tank 30.
Is a so-called baffle plate that is provided so that tap water from the water supply pipe 40 does not fall directly downward and diffuses. Reference numeral 51 is a water purification cartridge relating to the purifier detachably attached to the diffusion plate 45. The water purification cartridge 51 has, for example, the configuration shown in FIG. 3 and has a sterilization net and fibrous activated carbon.

According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 11, since the water purification cartridge 51 is provided in the diffusion plate 45 portion of the cooling tank 30 on the side of the water supply pipe 40, clean tasty water from which chlorine and impurities have been removed is cooled and used. Can be offered to people.

[Embodiment 2-3] Next, FIG. 12 is a system diagram showing a main configuration of a pressure type water supply apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, those having the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 9 are the same parts as those in the previous embodiment, and therefore their explanations are omitted. In FIG. 12, reference numeral 52 is a water purification cartridge relating to the purifier detachably attached to the bottom of the cooling tank 30. The water purification cartridge 52 is the same as the water purification cartridge shown in the embodiment of FIG. 8 (having the structure shown in FIG. 3).

According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 12, since the water purification cartridge 52 is provided at the bottom of the cooling tank 30, as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 11, clean tasty water free from chlorine and impurities can be obtained. It can be cooled and provided to the user.

[Embodiment 2-4] Next, FIG. 13 is a system diagram showing a main configuration of a pressure type water supply apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, those having the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 9 are the same parts as those in the previous embodiment, and therefore their explanations are omitted. In FIG. 13, 52A is a cooling tank 30.
It is a water purification cartridge related to a purifier that is detachably attached so as to partition an inner central portion. The water purification cartridge 52A is obtained by slightly increasing the size of the structure shown in FIG. 3 and changing the mounting portion, and has a sanitizing net and fibrous activated carbon.

According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 13, since the water purification cartridge 52A is provided in the central portion of the cooling tank 30,
Similar to each of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, clean tasty water from which chlorine and impurities have been removed can be cooled and provided to the user.

[Embodiment 2-5] Next, FIG. 14 is a system diagram showing a main configuration of a pressure type water supply apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, those having the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 9 are the same parts as those in the previous embodiment, and therefore their explanations are omitted. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 14, a purifier 50 is detachably attached between the strainer 37 of the water supply system and the water supply valve 39. The structure of the purifier 50 and how to attach it to the pipe 38 are the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIG.

According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 14, since the purifier 50 is detachably provided between the strainer 37 of the water supply system and the water supply valve 39, clean water free of chlorine and impurities is cooled in the cooling tank. 30 can be supplied. Therefore, as in each of the previous embodiments, clean delicious water can be provided to the user.

[0038]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a water supply device capable of removing odorous components and impurities such as bacteria and providing clean and delicious water to users. . Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a water supply device that imparts a sterilizing effect, is hygienic, and can withstand long-term storage of water.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a bottle type water supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a partition plate in the apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the water purification cartridge, in which (a) is a perspective view and (b) is a sectional view.

FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view of a bottle type water supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a bottle type water supply device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a front view of a purified water strainer used in the apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a bottle type water supply device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a bottle type water supply device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a system diagram showing a main configuration of a pressure type water supply apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of the purifier portion of the apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 11 is a system diagram showing a main configuration of a pressure type water supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a system diagram showing a main configuration of a pressure type water supply apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a system diagram showing a main configuration of a pressure type water supply apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a system diagram showing a main configuration of a pressure type water supply apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 3 Water Storage Tank 4 Cooling Tank 5 Lid 5a Water Supply Port 6 Partition Plate 7 Strainer 10 Evaporator 11 Compressor 12 Condenser 14 Water Outlet 20, 20A, 20B Water Purification Cartridge 21 Water Purification Strainer 30 Cooling Tank 31 Nozzle 34 Water Outlet Pipe 37 Strainer 39 Water supply valve 40 Water supply pipe 43 Drain pipe 50 Purifier 51, 52, 52A Water purification cartridge

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A cooling tank is provided in the evaporator portion of a refrigeration cycle composed of a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator, and a water storage tank is provided at an upper portion of the cooling tank through a partition, A water supply device having a water outlet at the bottom, wherein a water purifier is detachably attached to the water inlet of the lid of the water storage tank. 2. A cooling tank is provided in the evaporator portion of a refrigeration cycle composed of a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator, and a water storage tank is provided above the cooling tank via a partition, In a water supply device having a water outlet at the bottom, in the partition between the water storage tank and the cooling tank,
A water supply device characterized by a detachable purifier. 3. A cooling tank is provided in the evaporator portion of a refrigeration cycle composed of a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator, and a water storage tank is provided above the cooling tank via a partition, A water supply device having a water outlet at the bottom, wherein a water mesh-like strainer is provided at the water outlet at the bottom of the cooling tank, and the strainer is silver-plated. 4. A cooling tank is provided in the evaporator portion of a refrigeration cycle composed of a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator, and a water storage tank is provided above the cooling tank via a partition, In a water supply device having a water outlet at the bottom, in the water outlet of the cooling tank bottom, a strainer having a metal mesh shape is provided, and in the vicinity of this strainer,
A water supply device characterized by a detachable purifier. 5. A cooling tank is provided in the evaporator portion of a refrigeration cycle composed of a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator, and a water storage tank is provided above the cooling tank through a partition, A water supply apparatus having a water outlet at the bottom, wherein a purifier is detachably attached to the bottom of the cooling tank. 6. A water supply device comprising at least a cooling tank for storing cold water, a water supply system for supplying water to the cooling tank, a water supply system for making cold water cooled by the cooling tank flow out from nozzle means, and a drainage system. In the water supply system, the water discharge system pipe between the cooling tank and the nozzle means is detachably provided with a purifier. 7. A water supply device comprising at least a cooling tank for storing cold water, a water supply system for supplying water to the cooling tank, a water supply system for making cold water cooled by the cooling tank flow out from nozzle means, and a drainage system. In the water supply device, the diffusion plate portion of the cooling tank on the water supply pipe side is detachably provided with a purifier. 8. A water supply device comprising at least a cooling tank for storing cold water, a water supply system for supplying water to the cooling tank, a water supply system for making cold water cooled by the cooling tank flow out from nozzle means, and a drainage system. In the water supply device, a purifier is detachably provided at the bottom of the cooling tank. 9. A water supply device comprising at least a cooling tank for storing cold water, a water supply system for supplying water to the cooling tank, a water supply system for causing cold water cooled by the cooling tank to flow out from nozzle means, and a drainage system. In the water supply device, a purifier is detachably provided so as to partition the central part in the cooling tank. 10. A cooling tank for storing cold water, a water supply system for supplying water to the cooling tank, and a water discharge system for discharging cold water cooled by the cooling tank from nozzle means.
A water supply system including a drainage system, wherein a purifier is detachably provided between the strainer and the water supply valve of the water supply system.