KR100350705B1 - An exhauster of natural water - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention claims domestic priority by partially modifying the contents of the present invention disclosed in the applicant's domestic patent application Nos. 99-38072 filed on September 8, 1999. According to the present invention, in a bottled water dispensing machine for discharging bottled water for storing and discharging bottled water and discharging the bottled water into hot water and cold water, the stopper 20 covered by the spout of the bottled water bottle 10 is provided with bottled water. The discharge pipe 30 for discharging the water, and the sterilization means 40 of the bottled water is inserted into the bottled water bottle 10, and inserted so that the outside air can be introduced to facilitate the discharge of bottled water into the bottled water bottle 10 The air inlet pipe 51 is installed, the bottled water inlet preventing means 53 is coupled to the inner end of the bottled water tank of the air inlet pipe 51 to prevent the water from flowing into the tube, and the air inlet pipe 51 It is coupled to the outer end of the bottle of water and includes an air filter 52 for introducing the purified air, so as to open when the internal pressure applied to the heating device 61 and the cooling device 62 is above a predetermined pressure doing It characterized in that it comprises a safety valve (70).

Therefore, according to the present invention, the bottled water can be hygienically stored and discharged, and the bottled water can be discharged in contact with the purified outside air, thereby preventing the intake of water contaminated with bacteria.

Description

Bottled Water Dispenser {AN EXHAUSTER OF NATURAL WATER}

The present invention relates to a bottled water dispenser, in particular the contents of the invention (hereinafter referred to as a pre-applied invention) disclosed in Korean Patent Application Nos. 99-38072, filed by the applicant on September 8, 1999. Some improvements.

As mentioned previously in the specification of the present invention, bottled water is an active water that is beneficial to the human body containing minerals such as microorganisms and mineral minerals, while unlike boiled water, it is a microorganism that is harmful to the human body in the process of storing and discharging through the bottled water discharger. It has the best environmental condition for bacteria to grow.

A general bottled water dispenser is placed on the top of the drip tray with an open top inside the bottle, and is discharged into hot or cold water through a heating or cooling device through a discharge pipe connected to the drip tray.

The bottled water dispenser of the prior art has a problem that the water reservoir is open at the top, so that the bottled water is stored as it is exposed in the air, thus preventing the contamination and propagation of bacteria.

In addition, even if the bottled water is not exposed to the air, there is a problem that the bacteria are generated and multiplied when the time elapsed in the bottled water discharger eats the bacteria that are not even boiled water.

In order to solve the problems of the conventional bottled water discharger, the pre-application invention has been made. Among the components disclosed herein, the rubber pump is a pumping means for pumping up the water entering the air inlet pipe when the bottled water is placed on the mounting table, which is connected to the discharge space with the discharge cock through the air hose. It is taking a configuration.

However, when equipped with such a rubber pump not only complicates the entire structure of the bottled water discharger, but also has to have a relatively long air hose including a rubber pump, so there is a problem in that a separate installation space must be further secured.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to sanitize, store, and discharge the bottled water hygienically by preventing the bottled water from being exposed to the air and simultaneously introducing only the clean air when the bottled water is discharged. To provide a bottled water dispenser.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a bottled water discharger having a relatively simple structure that prevents water from flowing into the air inlet pipe when the bottled water bottle is placed on the mounting table.

1 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the configuration of a bottled water discharger according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is an enlarged view of the main part of the present invention.

3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of portion A of FIG.

Figure 4 is a partially omitted cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the bottled water discharger according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is an assembled state of the bottled water dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

1: bottled water dispenser, 10: bottled water bottle,

10a: through hole, 12: bottled water bottle support,

20: stopper, 25: clamp band,

30: discharge pipe, 32: discharge hose,

40: sterilization means, 41: U.V lamp,

42: quartz tube, 50: air inlet means,

51: air inlet pipe, 52: air filter,

53 means for preventing the introduction of bottled water, 53a: cap member,

53b: ball member, 53c: isolation plate,

53d: air distributor, 53e: stopper,

54: air hose, 55: air inlet,

61 is a heating device, 62 is a cooling device,

63: hot water cock, 64: cold water cock,

70: safety valve, 80: pedestal,

81: leg, 90: mounting table,

91: window.

The bottled water dispenser of the present invention, which achieves the above object, includes a bottled water container for storing and discharging bottled water and is provided with a heating / cooling device to be discharged to hot water and cold water. The stopper includes a discharge tube for discharging the bottled water, a sterilization means for the bottled water inserted into the bottle, and an air inlet tube inserted to allow external air to be introduced into the bottled water to facilitate the discharge of the bottled water. Bottled water inlet prevention means coupled to the inner end of the bottled water bottle of the air inlet pipe to prevent the living water inflow into the tube, and air filter coupled to the outer end of the bottled water bottle of the air inlet pipe to allow the purified air to be introduced And open when the internal pressure applied to the heating device and the cooling device is greater than or equal to a predetermined pressure. It characterized in that it comprises a safety valve.

The bottled water preventing means includes a ball member inserted into the cap member so as to be movable up and down, an isolation plate having an air distribution hole openable and closed by the ball member, and a stopper defining a flow distance of the ball member. It is desirable to.

The bottled water is preferably provided with a through-hole on one side of the bottom surface, the air inlet having a built-in air filter in the through-hole.

Preferably, the mounting table on which the bottled water can be placed is provided with a pedestal having a folding leg so that the bottled water can be temporarily placed on one side thereof.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the bottled water dispenser of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the configuration of a bottled water discharger according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the main part configuration of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of portion A of FIG.

As shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the bottled water dispenser 1 according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention has a bottled water 10 for storing and discharging bottled water, and the heating and cooling devices 61 and 62 are placed. It is provided to be discharged to hot water and cold water.

Spout 20 of the bottled water 10 is covered with a separate stopper (20). The stopper 20 is configured to include a discharge pipe 30, a sterilization means 40, and an air inlet means 50 for discharging the bottled water as a whole.

The discharge pipe 30 is connected to each other through the heating device 61 and the cooling device 62 and the discharge hose (32).

The sterilization means 40 is fixed to the stopper 20 to be inserted so as to disinfect the bottled water into the bottled water bottle 10, which is an ultraviolet lamp (UV) covered with a quartz tube 42 which is an ultraviolet ray transmitting body. ULTRA VIOLET) LAMP) 41 is very preferable.

The air inlet means 50 is inserted into the bottled water bottle 10 through the stopper 20, which is provided with an air inlet pipe 51 for introducing external air to facilitate the discharge of the bottled water. do. Bottled water inlet preventing means 53 is coupled to the upper end of the air inlet pipe 51, that is, the inner end of the bottled water bottle 10.

The bottled water preventing means 53 prevents the bottled water from flowing into the tube when the bottled water bottle 10 is placed on the mounting table 90, which is a hollow cylindrical cap member 53a and the cap. A ball member 53b inserted into the member 53a so as to be movable up and down, an isolation plate 53c having an air distribution hole 53d openable and openable by the ball member 53b, and the ball. And a stopper 53e defining a flow distance of the member 53c.

On the other hand, the lower end of the air inlet pipe 51, that is, the outer end of the bottled water bottle 10 is coupled to the air filter 52 to allow the purified air to flow through the air hose 54.

Wherein the discharge hose 32 and the air hose 54 forms a connecting connector close to the stopper 20, while the exhaust pipe 30, the sterilization means 40, the air inlet pipe 50 is integrally configured, When the discharge hose 32 and the air hose 54 are separable, the length of the discharge hose and the air hose can be shortened further, and the separate plug can be easily assembled and fastened to the bottled water bottle 10.

In addition, the heating device 61 and the cooling device 62, in particular, the safety valve for opening automatically when the water flowing into the heating device 61 is hot air bubbles are generated and the pressure inside the container rises above a predetermined pressure It is very preferable to give 70.

4 is a view showing a part of the configuration according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 4, the air inlet means 50 of the present invention, forming a through-hole (10a) at any one of the bottom of the bottled water bottle 10, the air filter 52 in the through-hole (10a) An air inlet 55 may be provided.

At this time, the bottled water bottle 10 is preferably provided with a bottled water bottle support 12 to prevent damage or departure of the air inlet 55 that may occur during the transport distribution of the bottled water bottle.

5 is a state diagram before assembling the bottled water dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 5, the window 91 is formed on one side of the mounting table 90 on which the bottled water 10 can be placed, and the window 91 can be opened and closed. A pedestal 80 is also provided, and it is also very desirable to attach the folding leg 81 inside the pedestal 80. This folding leg 81 is unfolded for temporary placement before placing the bottled water bottle 10.

Of course, the window 91 may be configured to connect and assemble the discharge pipe 32 and the air hose 54.

It looks at the operating state of the present invention having the above configuration.

Looking at the assembly relationship of the present invention with reference to Figure 5, the bottled water 20, the air inlet pipe 51, UV lamp 41, discharge pipe 30, the assembly stopper 20 is assembled and fastened in the state immediately placed After the bottled water (10) upside down on the mounting table (90).

It is preferable to combine the separate clamp band 25 in order to fasten the stopper 20 to the bottled water 10. In addition, the cap member 53a of the bottled water preventing means 53 shown in FIG. 3 is coupled to prevent a small amount of water from entering the air inlet pipe 51 in the process of inverting the bottled water bottle 10. At this time, the ball member 53b can prevent the inflow of bottled water by blocking the air distribution hole 53d of the separator 53c. Thus, no separate pumping means is needed.

In addition, the hinge 90 is fixed to one side of the mounting table (90), the leg 81 is provided with a folding type, and only when replacing the bottled water bottle 10 to put up the bottled water bottle and to assemble the stopper (20) In this case, the length of the discharge hose 32 and the air hose 54 can be shortened.

The bottled water dispenser 1 according to the present invention assembled as described above, the stopper 20 is attached to the bottled water bottle 10, the hot water cock 63 or in a state in which the discharge pipe 30 and the air inlet means 50 is connected; When the cold water cock 64 is operated, bottled water is discharged through the discharge pipe 30. At this time, the air introduced through the air inlet pipe 51 is purified while passing through the air filter 52.

As the suction force inside the bottled water 10 according to the discharge of the bottled water is acted on, the external air in the purified state is introduced into the air layer on the top of the bottled water 10 so that the natural water is discharged. At this time, the ball member 53b of the bottled water preventing means 53 is pushed up by the suction force of the outside air and at the same time opens the air distribution hole 53d. Of course, the ball member 53b is not separated from the cap member 53a because the flow interval is limited by the stopper 53e.

In addition, by placing a UV lamp 41 as a sterilizing means 40 on the stopper 20, the UV lamp 41 is covered with a quartz tube 42 through which ultraviolet light is transmitted, thereby being installed in water. Directly penetrated into water, this ultraviolet light causes an intense disinfection in the water.

According to the results of a plurality of experiments of the present inventors, when the ultraviolet lamp 41 is installed on the bottom surface of the water bottle and the germicidal lamp is not submerged in water, the germicidal effect is insignificant, and it is immersed in the water and directly exposed to the ultraviolet light through the water molecule. It was confirmed that complete sterilization of the bottled water at the time of permeation.

In particular, the ultraviolet lamp 41 of the present invention is located in the bottleneck portion of the bottled water bottle 10, since the discharged water must necessarily pass through the bottleneck portion, the sterilization action of the discharged water is more certain.

Thus, the bottled water completely discharged through the ultraviolet lamp 41 inside the bottled water is discharged through the discharge pipe 30 and the discharge cock 63 and 64 without being exposed to the air so as to drink water without bacteria at all.

On the other hand, among the heating and cooling devices 61 and 62, in particular, the safety valve 70 attached to the heating device 61 is very preferable because it prevents the backflow due to the bubble phenomenon and pressure increase generated during heating.

On the other hand, the air inlet 55 may be separately placed at any one of the bottoms of the bottled water tank 10 to further simplify the configuration of the air inlet means 50.

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, since the bottled water stored in the bottled bottle is directly sterilized by ultraviolet rays in the water, the sterilized water is discharged in a clean state. Discharge of the bottled water can be facilitated and at the same time prevent bacterial contamination of the bottled water.

Therefore, the present invention is a very advantageous technology that can be safely and hygienically drinking living bottled water beneficial to the human body.

Claims (4)

The bottled water reservoir for storing and discharging the bottled water is placed, and the heating / cooling device connected to the bottled water bottle and the discharge pipe is discharged into hot water and cold water. In the normal bottled water dispenser to sterilize, A stopper over the spout of the bottle; An air inlet pipe inserted into the stopper so that one end thereof is positioned inside the bottled water to facilitate discharge of the bottled water by introducing external air into the bottled water; Bottled water inlet prevention means coupled to the inner end of the bottled water bottle of the air inlet pipe to prevent the bottled water is introduced into the air inlet pipe; An air filter coupled to an outer end of the bottled water container of the air inlet pipe to allow the purified air to flow therein; And And a safety valve installed in the heating device and the cooling device, respectively, so as to open when the internal pressure applied to the heating device and the cooling device is equal to or greater than a predetermined pressure. The method of claim 1, The bottled water preventing means, the ball member is inserted into the cap member so as to flow up and down, An isolation plate having an air distribution hole openable and closed by the ball member, And a stopper defining a flow distance of the ball member. The method of claim 1, The bottled water dispenser, characterized in that forming a through hole on one side of the bottom surface, the air inlet having an air filter in the through hole. The method of claim 1, The mounting table on which the bottled water can be placed is provided with a bottle having a foldable leg so as to temporarily suck the bottled water on one side thereof.