KR100893294B1 - Water purifier - Google Patents

Abstract

A water purifier is provided to improve hygienic administration sides, supply various convenience functions and to implement the overall maintenance including filter exchange easily and conveniently. A water purifier includes a tank part(100), a filter part(400), a discharge part(700) and a plurality of pipe lines and valves. The filter part comprises 1 ~ 4 purification filters(F1)(F2)(F3)(F4) and a water softening filter(F5). The tank part includes a purified water tank(T1), a cooling tank(T2), and a heating tank(T3). The discharge part includes a first and a second outlet(800)(900). A plurality of lines comprises pipelines and drain pipelines.

Description

Water Purifier

The present invention relates to a water purifier, and more specifically, a first function of generating purified water and soft water, and providing them as cold / hot water purified water, purified water, soft water, a purified water tank for purified water storage, and a cooling tank for cold purified water storage. A second function for autoclaving itself, a third function for disinfecting a user's cup, etc. close to the first outlet for discharging cold / hot water, and a second outlet for discharging purified water and soft water are inserted into the outside. A water purifier with a fourth function to be extracted and a fifth function for easily extracting the filter unit built in the water purifier to the outside.

A water cleaner widely used in daily life is a device for purifying raw water, such as tap water, with drinking water suitable for the provisions of Article 5 (3) of the Eating Water Management Act.

Such water purifiers may be classified in various ways based on purpose, composition, water purification principle, etc., but may be divided into natural filtration, direct filtration, distillation, reverse osmosis, etc. according to water purification principles which are the most common classification criteria.

Among them, the natural filtration formula stores the raw water of a certain capacity and obtains purified water through the filter with its own load. . In addition, distillation is a method of boiling raw water to recollect steam, and reverse osmosis uses a semipermeable membrane called a membrane to remove impurities from the raw water.

Currently, the most widely used natural filtration and direct filtration water purifiers represent the principle of water purification by filters. For the sake of convenience, filter water purifiers collectively provide water through filtration, adsorption, main filtration, and water extraction. The raw water obtained by filtration is filtered through the impurities in the water, the volatile organic substances are removed through the adsorption step, and fine impurities are filtered through this filtration step, and finally supplied to the user. In addition, various types of filters suitable for each stage are used in the filter type water purifier for this purpose.

Therefore, proper maintenance of the filter is a key requirement to determine the performance of the water purifier.

As a result, various measures have been sought to improve the filter usage efficiency and maintain the water purification capability by accurately understanding the degree of contamination of the filter and the time of filter replacement based on the filter. There is a lack of a way to grasp.

For this reason, we are currently replacing filters based on simple subjects such as time-lapse or subjective judgments, such as once a month, or subjective feelings such as taste of water. Contaminated water is often consumed causing waste or missing proper replacement times.

In addition, the general water purifier has a large burden on the general user because the decomposition process of the water purifier accompanying the filter replacement is complicated.

In addition, as the spread and use of water purifiers are greatly expanded, products with various convenience functions have been introduced. For example, the form of providing cold / hot water purification is already basic, and providing ice of purified water through a separate ice making function. Technology is also widely used. However, it is still pointed out that the water purifier has many improvements in hygiene and management aspects. Due to the inherent characteristics of the water purifier, which is exposed to and exposed to water at all times, the water purifier has a high possibility of contamination or bacterial propagation. There is a need to clean the tank frequently.

In addition, the general water purifier is still only in the role of providing drinking water, so users expect a water purifier that can provide a variety of convenience functions, while more convenient and hygienic.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, the overall maintenance is easy, such as filter replacement, by providing a variety of convenient functions more convenient and hygiene management aspects to provide a greatly improved water purifier have.

To this end, the present invention generates a purified water and soft water, the first function to provide a cold / hot purified water, purified water, soft water and provide a second, high temperature sterilization of the purified water tank for purified water storage and the cooling tank for cold purified water storage itself. Function, a third function of disinfecting the user's cup, etc., close to the first outlet for discharging cold / hot water with ultraviolet rays, a fourth function for inserting and extracting the second outlet for discharging purified water and soft water to the outside; An object of the present invention is to provide a water purifier having a fifth function in which a filter unit built in the water purifier is easily extracted outside by rotation.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a filter unit having a purified water filter for purifying the raw water into purified water, and a soft water filter for softening the raw water into soft water; It provides a water purifier including a discharge portion having a first discharge port for discharging the purified water, and a second discharge port for discharging the soft water.
At this time, the first outlet is fixed, the second outlet is characterized in that the extraction and insertion to the outside, the purified water tank for storing the purified water, the heating tank for heating and storing the purified water in the on-line, and And a tank unit having a cooling tank for cooling and storing purified water as cold purified water, wherein the first discharge port discharges the cold / hot purified water, and the second discharge port discharges the purified water and soft water. , The second discharge port, characterized in that for discharging the purified water and soft water.
The second outlet may have a pipe shape including a first outlet hole through which the purified water is discharged and a second outlet hole through which the soft water is discharged. The second outlet port may include a first outlet hole at a tip bottom surface. A first outlet of the pipe shape through; And a second outlet port parallel to the first outlet hole in a pipe shape through which the second outlet hole penetrates a bottom surface of the tip, and further includes a bridge connecting the first and second outlet holes.
In addition, the second outlet has a pipe shape disposed along the extraction and insertion direction, and includes a motor and a pinion; Further comprising a rack formed along one longitudinal direction of the second outlet, the second outlet is characterized in that the extraction and insertion by the rotation of the motor, the motor is characterized in that fixed to the first outlet A position indication protrusion formed along one longitudinal direction of the second outlet and having at least one stop groove formed thereon; And an optical sensor for detecting the stop groove, wherein the motor is controlled according to a detection result of the optical sensor to adjust the insertion and extraction of the second outlet, and at least one length of the second outlet. A guide protrusion formed along a direction; It is characterized in that it further comprises a guide end provided in the first outlet for guiding the guide projections.
In addition, the first flow path for supplying the raw water to the purified water filter, the second flow path for delivering the purified water of the purified water filter to the purified water tank, the third flow path for transferring the purified water of the purified water tank to the cooling tank, the purified water tank A fourth flow path for supplying the purified water to the heating tank, a fifth flow path for transferring the cold purified water of the cooling tank to the first discharge port, a sixth flow path for transferring the on constant of the heating tank to the first discharge port, and A seventh flow path that transfers purified water from the purified water tank to the second discharge port, an eighth flow path connecting the first flow path and the soft water filter, and a ninth flow path connecting the soft water filter and the second discharge port; A first valve installed in the first flow path, a second valve installed in the second flow path, a third valve installed in the fifth flow path, a fourth valve installed in the sixth flow path, and a seventh flow path installed in the seventh flow path. And a fifth valve and a sixth valve attached to the ninth flow path.
In this case, further comprising a drive pump mounted to the first flow path, the contamination of the water filter is detected by the on time of the second valve, the on time of the sixth valve of the soft water filter It characterized in that the degree of contamination is detected, wherein the water filter is two or more, the first flow path is characterized in that the raw water is passed through the two or more water filters in turn, the water filter, the first filter is a filtration filter A water purifying filter, a second water purifying filter which is a precarbon filter, and a third water purifying filter which is a post carbon filter, wherein the first flow path comprises: a first flow path supplying the raw water to the first water purifying filter; And first and second flow paths connecting the first and second water filters, and first and third flow paths connecting the second and third water filters and connected to the eighth flow path.
In addition, the first valve is characterized in that it is attached to the 1-2 passage.

The water purifier according to the present invention is easy to use as it provides a variety of convenient functions, such as overall maintenance and easy to replace the filter, and in particular, the hygiene management aspect is greatly improved.

That is, in the case of the first function of generating purified water and soft water and separating them into cold / hot purified water, purified water, and soft water, the user uses cold / hot purified water for drinking, clean water for cooking, and washes hands. Soft water can be used for such purposes, so that the choice is wide and the water most suitable for each application can be supplied.

In addition, in the case of the second function of autoclaving the purified water tank for purified water storage and the cooling tank for cold purified water storage by itself, the user can remove the trouble of opening and cleaning the water purifier and further hygienic management is possible. Do.

In addition, in the case of the third function of disinfecting the cup of the user, which is close to the first outlet for cold / hot water discharge, with ultraviolet rays, the user can easily disinfect his cup at any time and is hygienic and convenient.

In addition, in the case of the fourth function in which the second outlet for water and soft water discharge is extracted and inserted into the outside, it is very convenient when filling a bulky bowl for washing or washing hands.

In addition, in the case of the fifth function in which the filter unit built in the water purifier is easily rotated to the outside, the filter is easily exchanged so that anyone can easily and easily replace the filter, thereby maintaining the best water quality.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a water purifier according to the present invention. At this time, the drawings are for understanding the general content, so the details will be described in detail in the corresponding part, and here, the overall overview will be described based on the progress path of the enemy.

As can be seen, the water purifier according to the present invention includes a plurality of pipes and valves, including the tank part 100, the filter part 400, and the discharge part 700.

First, the filter unit 400 includes at least one water filter and a soft water filter, and preferably includes first to fourth water filters F1 to F4 and soft water filter F5.

In this case, the first to fourth purified water filters F1 to F4 are used to purify water to generate purified water. For example, the first purified water filter F1 is a precipitation or filtration filter, and the second purified water filter F2 is 1. The pre-carbon filter which is the primary carbon filter, the post-carbon filter which is the secondary water filter (F3) is the post-carbon filter which is the secondary carbon filter, and the fourth water filter (F4) is the hollow fiber membrane filter (Ultra). Filtration filter or reverse osmosis filter can be used. Therefore, when the raw water passes through the first to fourth purified water filters F1 to F4 in sequence, the raw water is changed into a suitable integer for drinking.

And the soft water filter (F5) is for softening the water to produce soft water, the inside is filled with ion exchange resin, a polymer material. Therefore, the raw water is changed to soft soft water by removing hard water components such as calcium ions (Ca ^{2 +} ) and magnesium ions (Mg ^{2 +} ) in the water through the soft water filter (F5).

Here, in particular, the filter unit 400 of the water purifier according to the present invention is characterized in that it is easily extracted outside the rotation without any disassembly process, so that the user can easily replace the filter.

Next, the tank unit 100 includes a purified water tank T1, a cooling tank T2, and a heating tank T3.

At this time, the purified water tank (T1) is stored in the purified water generated in the filter unit 400, the cooling tank (T2) is delivered to the purified water of the purified water tank (T1) is cooled and stored as cold purified water, heating tank (T3) Is heated and stored as an integer from which the purified water of the purified water tank T1 has been delivered. To this end, a cooling coil for cooling water is embedded in the cooling tank T2, and a first heater for heating water is embedded in the heating tank T3.

In particular, at least one of the purified water tank (T1) and the cooling tank (T2) of the water purifier according to the present invention is characterized in that a separate second heater is built in to heat the purified water and / or cold purified water, thereby The tank and / or cooling tank can be sterilized by themselves.

Next, the discharge part 700 includes first and second discharge ports 800 and 900.

At this time, the first outlet 800 discharges purified water, preferably cold / hot purified water, and the second outlet 900 discharges at least one of purified water and soft water, and preferably separates purified water and soft water.

In particular, the first outlet 800 of the water purifier according to the present invention is characterized in that its position is fixed while the second outlet 900 can be extracted and inserted to the outside, thereby allowing the user to drink the first While using the cold / hot purified water discharged from the outlet 800, when receiving water in a large bowl for cooking or washing the hand, etc., purified water and soft water discharged from the second outlet 900 extracted outside Can be used. In addition, an ultraviolet lamp that emits ultraviolet light in the discharge direction of the cold / hot purified water is attached to the first outlet 800 through which the cold / hot purified water is discharged. It can be disinfected easily.

Next, a plurality of pipes are connected to the filter unit 400, the tank 100 and the discharge unit 700 properly to provide a moving path through which water can flow, and valves are provided at appropriate points of the water to To control the flow.

Specifically, the plurality of pipes and the first pipe line (L1) for supplying the external raw water to the filter unit 400, the second pipe line (L2) for delivering the purified water of the filter unit 400 to the water purification tank (T1) and A third conduit (not shown) for transmitting the purified water of the purified water tank (T1) to the cooling tank (T2), a fourth conduit (L4) for delivering the purified water of the purified water tank (T1) to the heating tank (T3), The fifth conduit L5 delivers the cold purified water of the cooling tank T2 to the first outlet 800, and the sixth conduit L6 delivers the on-line purified water of the heating tank T3 to the first outlet 800. And a seventh conduit L7 for delivering the purified water from the purified water tank T1 to the second outlet 900, an eighth conduit L8 for connecting the first conduit L1 and the soft water filter F5, and And a ninth conduit L9 connecting the soft water filter F5 and the second outlet 900, wherein the first conduit L1 is further configured to supply raw water to the first purified water filter F1. 1-1 pipeline L1-1, the first and second pipelines L1-2 connecting the first and second water filter F1, F2, Connecting the second and third water filter (F2, F3) and the first to third pipe (L1-3) to which the eighth pipe (L8) is connected, and the third and fourth water filter (F3, F4) It is subdivided into the 1-4 line L1-4. In addition, when the first drain pipe path D1 for draining the water of the heating tank T3 to the outside and the fourth water purification filter F4 are the reverse osmosis filter, the wastewater generated during the reverse osmosis process is drained to the outside. The second drain pipe passage D2 may be provided. At this time, if the purified water tank (T1) and the cooling tank (T2) is integrally connected as shown in the drawing can be omitted the third conduit.

In addition, the plurality of valves may include a first valve V1 attached to the first pipe line L1, precisely, a 1-2 pipe line L1-2, and a second valve V2 installed on the second pipe line L2. A third valve V3 attached to the fifth conduit L5, a fourth valve V4 attached to the sixth conduit L6, a fifth valve attached to the seventh conduit L7, The sixth valve (V6) attached to the ninth conduit (L9), and the drive pump (M) may be installed in the other 1-2 pipe (L1-2). In this case, preferably, the first to sixth valves V1 to V6 may use solenoid valves, which are electronic valves, and a manual cock may be mounted on the first drain pipe D1. .

As a result, when the first valve V1 is turned off, all operations of the water purifier according to the present invention are stopped, and the first and second valves V1 and V2 are turned on and the sixth valve V6 is turned off. When off, the raw water of the first-first pipe line L1-1 is collected into the water purification tank T1 via the first to fourth water purification filters F1 to F4 in sequence, and in this state, the third and / or fourth water is collected. When the valves V3 and V4 are turned on, cold and / or purified water is discharged through the first outlet 800, and when the fifth valve V5 is turned on, the purified water is discharged through the second outlet 900. In addition, when the first valve V1 is turned on, the second valve V2 is turned off, and the sixth valve V6 is turned on, the raw water of the first-first pipe line L1-1 is first and second purified water filters F1. After being converted into soft water via the F2 and the ion filter F5, the second outlet 900 is discharged. And the operation relationship of the first to sixth valve (V1 to V6) is controlled through a control unit not shown, which will be described in detail in the corresponding section.

At this time, if necessary, it is possible to accurately measure the amount of water passing through each filter by installing a flow meter at an appropriate position of the first pipe line (L1), and through this, it is possible to accurately determine the degree of contamination of the objective filter and the replacement time accordingly. Bars are described in detail in Patent Application No. 10-2006-0063142 issued by the present applicant. It is also possible to check the filter usage based on the on time of the first valve V1 and the drive time of the drive pump M in place of the flow meter and / or the second valve V6 and the sixth valve V6. It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that it is also possible to check the filter usage based on the on time.

In addition, in the above, the movement path through which water flows is collectively referred to as a 'pipe', but these may have a separate 'tube' shape or a groove-shaped 'path' or other various shapes formed in the water purifier as necessary. You can show the form, which will be discussed in detail.

Hereinafter, a detailed configuration of the water purifier according to the present invention will be described.

2 is an exploded perspective view of the entire exterior including a case of the water purifier according to the present invention, and FIGS. 3, 4, and 6 are exploded perspective views respectively illustrating parts of the case. As can be seen in these figures, the water purifier according to the present invention includes a tank unit 100, a filter unit 400, a discharge unit 700, and a plurality of pipes and valves, such as valves and the body directly related to the generation and discharge of purified water and soft water ( B) and the casing can be divided into a case showing a beautiful appearance.

Let's look at the case first.

As shown, the case of the water purifier according to the present invention includes a bottom case 1002 supporting the main body B, first and second side cases 1102 and 1202 constituting both sides, and a front and rear case constituting the front and rear sides. 1302 and 1502, and a lead case 1602 forming a top surface, and a separate control case 1402 is coupled to the front of the front case 1302. For convenience of description, the direction is arbitrarily defined, the direction toward the user based on the standing state of the water purifier is called the front or the front end, the opposite side is called the rear or the rear end, and the upper part of the water purifier is called the upper or upper part, and the opposite side Is called downward or bottom.

First, the bottom case 1002 includes a bottom surface 1004 on which the body B is seated, and first to fourth bottom side surfaces 1012, 1014, 1016, and 1018 of front, rear, left, and right sides protruding upward from the edge thereof. The plurality of first and second slit grooves 1022 and 1024 are lined at regular intervals along the third and fourth bottom side surfaces 1016 and 1018 in the longitudinal direction, and the second bottom side surfaces 1014. At least one insertion groove 1032 is provided inward.

Next, the first and second side cases 1102 and 1202 have a plate shape corresponding to each other. Then, the first and second slit protrusions 1112 (not shown), which are bent toward the front end after protruding inward a predetermined length from each of the lower inner surfaces thereof, are arranged in a line at a predetermined interval, and from the outer surfaces along the respective inner surfaces of the upper ends thereof. First and second insertion protrusions 1114 and 1214 protruding stepwise upwardly are provided, and third and fourth insertion protrusions 1116 and 1216 protruding stepwise protrudingly from the outer surface are provided along the inner surface of each tip. . In addition, the rear ends of the first and second side cases 1102 and 1202 are bent in a direction facing each other to form first and second locking ends 1118 and 1218 covering left and right edges of the rear case 1502 to be described later.

Next, the front case 1302 is composed of a front surface 1304 coupled to the front end of the water purifier and the first to fourth front side surfaces 1312, 1314, 1316 and 1318 of the top, bottom, left, and right sides protruding a predetermined length from the edge thereof. Among them, the front surface 1304 has an opening 1306 for coupling the control case 1402, which will be described later, and the support end 1308 crosses the upper end of the opening 1306.

The front case 1302 penetrates through the lower end of the front surface 1304 and passes through the plurality of first bolts B1 and the support end 1308 that are inserted into the first bottom side surface 1012 of the bottom case 1002. It is tightly fixed by a plurality of second bolts B2 inserted into one side of the water purification tank T of the main body B, which will be described later. In particular, an enlarged portion of the coupling state between the support end 1308 and the water purification tank T1 is shown. Referring to FIG. 5 separately, a predetermined fitting end 1322 is stepped into the upper end of the rear end of the support end 1308, and is inserted into the fitting end 1322 from one side of the water purification tank T1 facing the support end 1308. The predetermined first insertion end 102 protrudes, and the second bolt B2 penetrates them together to allow the support end 1308 to support the purified water tank T1.

In addition, a plurality of first and second intersecting protrusions 1332 and 1334 are provided along the inner surface of the rear end of each of the third and fourth front side surfaces 1316 and 1318, which protrude stepwise from the outer surface. The third and fourth insertion protrusions 1116 and 1216 of the second side cases 1102 and 1202 are alternately fitted to be in close contact with each other.

In addition, a plurality of fitting holes 1342 are provided at the bottom of the front surface 1304 of the front case 1302, and a separate drip case 1350 is coupled, and the drip case 1305 has a bowl-shaped low cover 1352 and water. The lead hole is formed through the lead cover (1362) to be seated on the upper surface of the low cover (1352). In addition, a plurality of insertion protrusions 1354 protrude rearward from the rear end side of the lower cover 1352 and are inserted into the fitting holes 1342 at the bottom of the front surface 1304 of the front case 1302. In this case, the first bolt B1 may be inserted into the plurality of fitting holes 1342.

Next, the rear case 1502 has a rectangular frame shape coupled to the rear end of the water purifier, and therein, a cooling fin 1504, a refrigerant circulation tube 1506, and the like, which are described later, are installed. The insertion hole 1512 fitted into the insertion groove 1032 inside the second bottom side surface 1014 of the () is protruded downward, from the upper surface a plurality of support projections (1514) for supporting the water purification tank (T1) of the body (B) ) Protrudes upward.

The rear case 1502 includes a plurality of third bolts B3 and a support protrusion 1514 that pass through the insertion groove 1032 and the insertion hole 1512 through the second bottom side surface 1014 of the bottom case 1002. ) Is tightly fixed by a plurality of fourth bolts B4 inserted through the water purification tank T1. Particularly, FIG. 7 shows an enlarged view of a part of the coupling state between the support protrusion 1514 and the water purification tank T1. For reference, the support protrusion 1514 supports one side of the water purification tank T1, and the fourth bolt B4 penetrates all of them to allow the support protrusion 1514 to support the water purification tank T1.

Next, the lead case 1602 is a first surface that covers the upper surface of the water purifier and a first length protruding downward from the edge thereof to be seated on the rear case 1502 and the first and second side cases 1102 and 1202. To third lead side surfaces 1612,1614,1616.

In addition, a plurality of third and fourth intersecting protrusions 1622 and 1624 protruding stepwise downward from the respective outer surfaces are provided along the inner surfaces of the second and third lead side surfaces 1614 and 1616. The top cover 1450 of the control case 1404 is inserted into and interposed with the first and second insertion protrusions 1114 and 1214 of the side cases 1112 and 1202 into the inner surface of the lead case 1602. Is provided with a predetermined opening space 1632 into which the first to third front side surfaces of the front case 1302 can be inserted from the top surface 1604 and the tips of the second and third lead side surfaces 1614 and 1616. 1312, 1316 and 1318 are inserted into the insertion pin (1642) projected forward stepped from the outer surface.

Next, the control case 1404 is composed of a front surface 1404 and first to third control sides 1412, 1414, and 1416 protruding rearward from upper and left and right edges thereof, and from the front surface 1404 of the user. The lever 1408 and the plurality of buttons 1406 for manipulation are exposed. The second and third control side surfaces 1414 and 1416 are provided with hook protrusions 1422, which can be fitted into the openings 1306 of the front case 1302, and the bottom surface of the second and third control sides 1414 and 1416 is opened to be described later. Expose the outlet 700 of the). In addition, the top surface of the control case 1402 is covered with a separate top cover 1450 to complete the appearance.

Looking briefly how to combine the case of the water purifier according to the present invention based on the above, first fixed the body (B) by mounting on the bottom case 1002, and then using the first and second bolts (B1, B2) The front case 1302 is tightly fixed to the bottom case 1002 and the water purification tank T1, and to the bottom case 1002 and the water purification tank T1 using the third and fourth bolts B3 and B4. The rear case 1502 is tightly fixed.

Subsequently, the first and second side cases 1102 and 1202 are brought into close contact with the bottom case 1002 and the rear case 1502 slightly from the rear side, and then the first and second side cases 1102 and 122 are pushed toward the front case 1302, and the first and second slit protrusions 1112 (Not shown) allows the first and second slit grooves 1022 and 1024 to be inserted, while the third and fourth insertion protrusions 1116 and 1216 allow the first and second intersecting protrusions 1332 of the front case 1302 to be inserted. 1334, so that they are inserted into each other's inner surface. Then, the plurality of fifth bolts B5 inserted through the first and second locking ends 1118 and 1218 and inserted into the rear case 1502 are fastened.

 Next, the tip of the lead case 1602 is inclined downward to insert the insertion pin 1641 into the first to third front side surfaces 1312, 1316 and 1318 of the front case 1302, and then the first and When seated on the second side cases 1102 and 1202 and the rear case 1502, the first and second insertion protrusions 1114 and 1214 and the third and fourth intersecting protrusions 1622 and 1624 are alternately inserted into each other. Lose.

Thereafter, the control case 1402 is inserted into the opening 1306 of the front case 1302, the top cover 1450 is covered, and the drip case 1305 is coupled to the bottom of the front case 1302 to assemble the case. Complete

At this time, the top case 1602, which is most frequently separated among the cases of the water purifier according to the present invention, can be separated only by lifting the rear end thereof, and the first and second side cases 1102, which are frequently separated, are next separated. 1202 is simply detached by unscrewing the fifth bolt B5 inserted through the first and second locking ends 1118 and 1218 and pushing it slightly back. In addition, the first and second side cases 1102 and 1202 and the front case 1302 and the lead case 1602 of the case of the water purifier according to the present invention shows a form in which the connecting portions of each other are staggered without gaps or steps. As the front case 1302 and the lead case 1602 respectively support the front and rear surfaces of the water purification tank T1, it is possible to prevent the deformation of the water purification tank T1 due to the water pressure stored therein. have.

Subsequently, the main body B of the water purifier according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings separately mentioned with reference to FIG. 1.

8 and 9 are views for explaining the main body B of the water purifier according to the present invention, FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the main body B, and FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the main body B. FIG.

Meanwhile, as described above with reference to FIG. 1, the body B of the water purifier according to the present invention includes a tank part 100, a filter part 400, a discharge part 700, a plurality of pipes and valves, and a drive. In addition to the pump (M), the cooling system and the heating system includes a control unit, the tank unit 100, the filter unit 400, the discharge unit 700, and the first to sixth valves through FIGS. PCB case 1001 in which parts of the cooling system, such as V1 to V6, the driving pump M, the condenser 52, the cooling fins 1504, the refrigerant circulation pipe 1506, and a control unit (not shown) are incorporated. )

Among these, the driving pump M, the condenser 52, the first and second valves V1 and V2 and the sixth valve V6 are seated in the bottom case 1002, and the fifth valve ( The tank unit 100 and the filter unit 400 equipped with V5) are disposed, and the discharge unit 700 mounted to the front case 1302 is positioned at the front of the tank unit 100. In addition, the rear side of the main body (B), the cooling fins 1504 and the refrigerant circulation tube 1506 are arranged vertically into the rear case 1502, the PCB case 900 in the free space of the other fall case 1002 It is fixed.

Hereinafter, the main part of the water purifier body B according to the present invention will be described in detail.

First, FIGS. 10 to 16 are views for explaining the filter unit 400 according to the present invention, and FIG. 10 corresponds to a top perspective view of the disassembled state of the filter unit 400 from above. FIG. 11 is a bottom perspective view of an exploded state of the filter unit 400 viewed from a lower position, and FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of an arbitrary soft water filter F5, and FIGS. 13 and 14 are respectively coupled to a filter. A top view and a bottom view of the first flow path plate 502 of the flow path housing 500, and FIGS. 15 and 16 illustrate a second flow path plate of the flow path housing 500 which is in close contact with the top surface of the first flow path plate 502. 602 is a plan view and a bottom view.

As shown, the filter unit 400 according to the present invention is composed of a flow path housing 500 exhibiting a horizontal stable box shape and a plurality of filters F1 to F5 detachably coupled to the bottom surface thereof.

Of these, the flow path housing 500 forms a plurality of flow paths between the first flow path plate 502 at the bottom on which the plurality of filters F1 to F5 are mounted, and the first flow path plate 502 in close contact with an upper surface thereof. A plurality of filters F1 to F5 are formed by vertical coupling of the second flow path plate 602, and the plurality of filters F1 to F5 include the first to fourth water filters F1 to F4 and the soft water filter F5.

At this time, the filters F1 to F5 have a cylindrical or similar shape, and each of the first to fifth rotating flanges 402, 404, 406, 408, and 412 is closely coupled to the first flow path plate 502 and easily separated from each other. It is prepared.

These first to fourth water purification filters (F1 to F5) and the soft water filter (F5) are introduced in detail through the patent application No. 10-2006-0063142 by the present applicant to any soft water filter (F5) for convenience. 12, which is a cross-sectional view of the soft water filter F5, the fifth rotary flange 412 protrudes from a cylindrical top filled with a material suitable for each purpose, for example, an ion exchange resin. 5 inside the rotary flange 412 through the inlet hole 422 and the outlet hole 432 connected to the inner space of the filter, respectively. In addition, the outflow hole extends inwardly through the outlet pipe 440 of a predetermined length to reach the bottom, and the water introduced into the inflow hole 422 passes through the ion exchange resin inside the soft water filter F5. After it is discharged through the outlet hole 432.

On the other hand, the internal configuration of the soft water filter (F5) is only an example, as long as the water introduced into the inlet hole 422 can be discharged to the outlet hole 432 after passing through the necessary material inside the filter. Of course, can be modified freely.

13 and 14, a plurality of first to fifth fixed flanges 512, 522, 532, 542 and 552 protrude downward from the bottom of the first flow path plate 502 so that the respective filters F1 to F5 correspond to one-to-one correspondence. The inside of each of the inlet hole and the outlet hole connected to the inlet hole of the filter is passed through.

In this case, two holes connected to the first water filter F1 may be connected to the first inlet and outlet holes 514 and 516, and two holes connected to the second water filter F2 may be the second inlet and outlet holes 524 and 526. Two holes connected to the third water filter F3 are connected to the third inlet and outlet holes 534 and 536, and two holes connected to the fourth water filter F4 to the fourth inlet and outlet holes 544 and 546 and the soft water filter. When the two holes connected to the F5 are called the first inflow hole and the outflow holes 554 and 556, the first and second flow path plates 502 and 602 are in close contact with each other and the first inlet hole 514 is connected therebetween. -1 flow passage L1-1, first 1-2 flow passage L1-2 connecting the first outlet hole 516 and the second inlet hole 524, the second outlet hole 526 and the third A first to third flow path L1-3 connecting the inflow hole 534, a first to fourth flow path L1-4 connecting the third outflow hole 536 and the fourth inflow hole 544, A second flow path L2 connected to the third outlet hole 546, an eighth flow path L8 connecting the first to third flow paths L1-3 and the fifth inflow hole 554, and a fifth A ninth flow path L9 connected to the outlet hole 556 is formed.

In this case, in particular, the second flow path L1-2 is divided into one end connected to the first outlet hole 516 and the other end connected to the second inflow hole 524 because the middle thereof is disconnected. The first connector 612 is connected to the first flow path (L1-1), the second and third connector (614, 622) connected to one end and the other end of the first and second flow path (L1-2) and The fourth connector 642 connected to the second flow path L2 and the fifth connector 652 connected to the ninth flow path L9 are provided to supply external raw water to the first connector 612. The second and third connectors 614 and 622 are connected to each other through the first valve V1 and the driving pump M, and the fourth connector 642 is connected to the water purification tank T1, and the fifth connector (5) Connecting 652 to the second outlet 900 is the same as the configuration of the conduit described in FIG.

Therefore, each 'euro' is an element corresponding to the 'pipe' of FIG.

Next, FIGS. 17 and 18 are views for explaining the tank unit 100 of the water purifier body B according to the present invention, respectively, FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the tank unit 100, and FIG. It is a top view except a part of tank part 100. FIG.

As shown, the tank unit 100 according to the present invention includes a purified water tank (T1), cooling tank (T2), heating tank (T3), preferably cooling tank (T2) on one side lower end of the purified water tank (T1) ) Is integrally provided and partitioned into a circulation plate 250 through which a plurality of circulation holes 252 pass through, and the cooling tank T2 including the purified water tank T1 covers the upper surface of the purified water tank T1. It is isolated from the outside by the lead cap 150. And heating tank (T3) is present separately.

At this time, one side of the water purification tank (T1) is connected to the fourth connector 642 of the filter unit 400 through a separate first tube, etc., the purified water inlet hole 120 through which the purified water flows, and another side The first and second purified water discharge holes (124, 126) through which the purified water is discharged in the purified water tank (T1) respectively pass through the first purified water discharge hole (124) of the heating tank (T3) through a separate second tube or the like. It is connected to the purified water supply hole 172 and the second purified water discharge hole 126 is connected to the second discharge port 900 of the discharge portion 700 through a third tube, etc. via a fifth valve (V5). . Therefore, the first tube connecting the fourth connector 642 of the filter unit 400 and the purified water inlet hole 120 of the purified water tank T1 substantially forms part of the second pipe line L2, and the purified water tank ( The second tube connecting the first purified water discharge hole 124 of T1 and the purified water supply hole 172 of the heating tank T3 substantially constitutes the fourth pipe line L4 and mediates the fifth valve V5. The third tube connecting the second purified water discharge hole 126 of the furnace purification tank T1 and the second discharge port 900 of the discharge part 700 substantially forms a seventh pipe line L7.

In addition, although not shown in the drawing, the heating tank T3 includes a first heater (not shown) capable of heating the purified water, and the cooling coil 222 for cooling the purified water in the cooling tank T2. The built-in is connected to the cooling fins 1504 and the refrigerant circulation 1506, including the condenser 52.

In this case, in particular, the cooling tank (T2) is characterized in that a separate second heater 232 for heating the water, the second heater 232 is heat generated at a predetermined time interval of the user's selection or preset (旣). To sterilize and disinfect the space by boiling water in the purified water tank (T1) and the cooling tank (T2). Unlike the drawing, it is possible to be mounted at a different location apart from the cooling coil 222, and if necessary, It is also possible to be installed in the purified water tank (T1). That is, the presented drawing is only a preferred example of the present invention, the cooling tank (T2) is provided at the lower end of one side of the purified water tank (T1) is divided into a circulation plate 252 capable of water circulation at the same time cooling tank The reason why the second heater 232 is built in the T2 is to use convection. Usually, a cold water having a high specific gravity is stored in the cooling tank T2 and a room temperature having a low specific gravity in the water purification tank T1. While the purified water is stored in the cooling water of the cooling tank T2 by the heat of the second heater 232, the specific gravity is lowered, so that the water is actively circulated with the purified water of the purified water tank T1, thereby purifying the purified water tank ( T1) and the cooling tank (T2) as a whole to achieve the effect of heating quickly.

However, this can be modified as much as possible, unlike the drawing, the purification tank (T1) and the cooling tank (T2) may be made of a second heater 232 is built in at least one of them.

As a result, as a second function of the water purifier according to the present invention, it is possible to autoclave the purified water tank T1 for purified water storage and the cooling tank T2 for cold purified water storage by itself.

In addition, along the three edges of the lead cap 150 for sealing the water purification tank T1, a plurality of rotary clips 152 for fixing the corresponding edge of the lead cap 150 and the upper end of the water purification tank T1 together are provided. It is installed, a plurality of engaging grooves 122 are provided along the upper side of one side of the water purification tank (T1), while the other end of the lead cap 150 corresponding to the hook inserted into the engaging grooves 122 The locking projections 154 of the shape are provided in equal numbers. Therefore, the user tilts the lead cap 150 so that the locking protrusion 154 is first coupled to the locking groove 122, and then the lead cap 150 is seated on the upper surface of the water purification tank T1, and then the plurality of rotating clips 152 By closely coupling the edge of the lead cap 150 and the upper end of the water purification tank T1, the cooling tank T2 including the water purification tank T1 can be isolated from the outside without play.

In addition, at least two temperature sensors 142 and 144 are provided in the cooling tank T2 to sense a temperature, and these temperature sensors 142 and 144 respectively generate heat of the second heater 232 when the temperature rises above a predetermined reference value. It is designed to prevent unnecessary heating by stopping it, and at least two or more are used to operate safely in case of any failure. Therefore, if the second heater 232 is mounted to the purified water tank T1, at least two temperature sensors 142 and 144 may be installed in the purified water tank T1, and the purified water tank T1 and the cooling tank T2 are separated. If the second heater 232 is built in each other, two or more temperature sensors 142 and 144 may be installed in the purified water tank T1 and the cooling tank T2, respectively. In addition, the two temperature sensors 142 and 144 respectively stop the cooling operation of the cooling coil 222 when the temperature falls below a predetermined reference value, thereby preventing unnecessary overcooling, while detecting the temperature of the on-constant water in the heating tank T3. To be equipped with a separate temperature sensor.

In addition, at least two float sensors 132 and 134 for detecting different water levels may be installed in the water purification tank T1, and the first water supply unit may block the water supply when the predetermined high water level is reached. It turns off the valve (V1), and serves to turn on the first valve (V1) so that the purified water supply is resumed when the minimum water level is reached.

On the other hand, reference numeral 174 represents a hot water supply port for supplying the warm water in the heating tank (T3) to the first outlet (800) through a fourth tube or the like via the fourth valve (V4), 176 denotes a first drain port for draining the ON constant inside the heating tank T3 through a separate fifth tube or the like. Therefore, the fourth tube connecting the hot water supply port 174 and the first outlet 800 of the heating tank T3 via the fourth valve V4 substantially constitutes the sixth conduit L6, and the heating tank The fifth tube connected to the first drain port 176 of T3 substantially forms the first drain pipe path D1.

Next, FIGS. 19 to 22 are views for explaining the discharge part 700 of the water purifier body B according to the present invention, and FIG. 19 is a front case 1302, a control case 1402, and a discharge part. 20 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 20, and FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of the discharge unit 700, and FIGS. 20 and 21 are bottom perspective views and cross-sectional views of the second discharge unit 900 which are part of the discharge unit 700, respectively.

As shown, the discharge unit 700 according to the present invention includes a first outlet 800 for discharging cold / hot water and a second outlet 900 for discharging purified water and soft water.

In this case, in particular, the first outlet 800 is fixed in position, while the second outlet 900 is inserted and extracted into and out of the water purifier according to the user's selection, for example, the first outlet ( 800 may represent a form of a faucet fixed to one side of the water purifier, preferably to the front of the user, and the second discharge port 900 converts the rotational force of the motor 950 into a linear reciprocating motion to one side of the water purifier. Preferably it may represent a pipe shape that is extracted or inserted from the front surface facing the user.

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First, the first outlet 800 is fixed to one side of the water purifier to discharge cold / hot raw water, and the first outlet housing 810 and the outlet 832, through which the first and second holes 812 and 814 pass, It may be made of a vertical coupling structure of the second outlet housing 830 penetrated. The first outlet 800 may pass through the opening 1306 of the front case 1302 and may be fixed to the bottom surface of the control case 1402. The first hole 812 of the first outlet housing 810 may be a third outlet. It is connected to the cooling tank T2 through a separate sixth tube or the like via the valve V3, and the second hole 814 connects the above-mentioned separate fourth tube or the like through the fourth valve V4. It is connected to the hot water supply port 174 of the heating tank (T3) through. Therefore, the sixth tube connecting the cooling tank T2 and the first hole 812 of the first outlet housing 810 via the third valve V3 substantially forms a fifth conduit L5.

As a result, the cold and warm purified water are combined in the first outlet 800 and provided to the user through the outlet 832. In addition, both ends of the first outlet 800 may be provided with a guide end 840 having a double slit structure.

Next, the second outlet 900 is a part for supplying soft water and purified water while being inserted or extracted from one side of the water purifier, and has a pipe shape provided with at least one water outlet to apply the drive method of the rack and pinion for the operation. It can be extracted or inserted forward from the bottom of the control case 1402.

In this case, the soft water and the purified water are different from each other because of their purpose of use, and thus it is preferable to be separated without limitation. The second outlet 900 is divided into a pair of parallel pipe-shaped first and second outlets 912 and 922, respectively. The first outlet hole 916 for the purified water discharge and the second outlet hole 926 for the soft water discharge may pass through the bottom surface of the front end, and the rear end of the first outlet port 912 may pass through the fifth valve V5. As described above, it is connected to the water purification tank T1 through a separate third tube, etc., and the rear end of the second outlet port 922 is connected to the filter unit through a separate seventh tube or the like through the sixth valve V6. It is connected to the fifth connector 652 of the second flow path plate 602 of 400. Thus, the seventh tube connecting the fifth connector 652 and the second outlet 922 of the second flow path plate 602 substantially forms part of the ninth conduit L9.

As a result, the purified water and the soft water are not mixed with each other in the second discharge port 900, and the purified water is passed through the first discharge hole 916 of the first discharge hole 912, and the second purified water is discharged through the second discharge hole 922. Soft water is discharged through the water outlet 926.

In addition, the second outlet 900 may take the driving method of the rack and pinion which converts the rotational force of the motor 950 into a linear reciprocating motion to be inserted or extracted from the bottom of the control case 1402. And the second outlets 912 and 922 are connected to the bridge 920, and the motor 950 is fixed to the first outlet 800 via a separate motor bracket 940, and the first and second outlets 912 and 922. A rack 932 meshing with the pinion 960 coupled to the rotation shaft of the motor 950 is formed along at least one side of the longitudinal direction. In addition, a guide protrusion 930 is guided to the guide end 840 of the first outlet 800 along one side of at least one of the first and second outlets 912 and 922, thereby providing a second outlet 900. ) Is extracted from the bottom surface of the control case 1402 by one direction rotation of the motor 950 in the state guided by the first outlet 800 and inserted again by the other direction rotation of the motor 950.

In this case, the insertion and extraction operations of the second outlet 900 may be controlled by the lever 1408 provided in the control case 1402.

Further, the extraction outlet of the second outlet 900 may be freely adjusted according to a user's selection. For this purpose, at least one stop groove along the longitudinal direction of any one of the first and second outlets 912 and 922 is provided. A position display protrusion 934 having a 936 is formed, and an optical sensor 980 is provided at a predetermined position on the inner surface of the front case 1302 to detect the stop groove 936. As a result, if the on / off and rotation direction of the motor 950 is controlled according to the detection result of the optical sensor 980, the degree of insertion and extraction of the second outlet 900 can be adjusted as desired by the user. The command may be input through one of the levers 1408 or buttons provided in the control case 1402.

In addition, preferably, one side of the first outlet 800 may be provided with a separate lamp housing 820 through which the hollow in the vertical direction is penetrated, thereby inserting the ultraviolet lamp 850, whereby the ultraviolet lamp 850 may be the first outlet ( The UV light may be disinfected in the fixed direction of the user's cup or the like close to the first outlet 800 by emitting ultraviolet rays in the water discharge direction of the cold / hot water purification. In this case, it is preferable to drive the ultraviolet lamp 850 according to a user's selection, and a corresponding function can be selected using a button or a lever exposed from the control case 1402.

In the accompanying drawings, reference numerals 914 and 924 denote internal passages through which the integer and the soft water pass in the first and second outlets 912 and 922, respectively.

Next, FIGS. 23 to 25 are views for explaining the filter replacement method of the water purifier according to the present invention, and FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view showing the tank part 100 and the filter part 400 in an exploded manner. 24 and 25 are perspective views showing different rotation states of the filter unit 400, respectively.

 As can be seen, the filter unit 400 of the water purifier according to the present invention is rotatably coupled to the main body of the water purifier, preferably the tank unit 100 is rotated in an angle range of 90 ° or less to expose the filter to the outside It features.

To this end, a pair of hinge protrusions 504 protrude from both sides of the flow path housing 500 of the filter unit 400, and the hinge protrusions 504 are formed on the bottom surface of the tank unit 100, strictly, the water purification tank T1. ) Is provided with a pair of hinged end 302, each rotatably inserted. Therefore, the filter unit 400 can rotate about a predetermined reference axis about a virtual reference axis connecting the pair of hinge protrusions 504, but there is no particular limitation on the rotation angle to prevent the detachment of various tubes connected to the filter unit 400, etc. For this reason, it is preferable to be within 90 ° or less. In addition, a stopper protrusion 306 for fixing and maintaining the horizontal portion of the filter unit 400 and a rotation fixing end 304 for fixing and maintaining a rotation state of a predetermined angle are provided from the bottom of the water purification tank T1. When the horizontal state is 0 °, the filter unit 400 is rotated in an angle range within 90 ° only in one direction about the quasi axis, and the rotation state is fixed when the rotation fixing end 304 is fastened. do.

Therefore, when the filter is to be replaced, the filter unit 400 is tilted and then fixed to the rotation fixing end 304 to replace the filter more easily, and after the filter replacement is completed, when the rotation fixing end 304 is released, The flow path housing 500 is caught by the stopper protrusion 306 to be level again. This makes it easier to replace the filter.

On the other hand, reference numeral 506 denotes a separate auxiliary tool for preventing the hinge protrusion 502 from coming off after the hinge protrusion 502 and the hinged end 302 is coupled.

Finally, Figure 26 is a block diagram showing the control unit 1000 and the associated elements associated with the water purifier according to the present invention, summarizes the overall function and operation of the water purifier according to the present invention through the drawings.

At this time, referring to the above description, the water purifier according to the present invention shows five unique functions. That is, the first is the first function to generate the purified water and soft water to distinguish between cold / hot purified water, purified water, soft water, the second is the purified water tank (T1) for purified water storage and the cooling tank (T2) for cold purified water storage ) Is a second function of autoclaving itself, and the third function is a third function of ultraviolet disinfection of a user's cup or the like close to the first outlet 800 through which cold / hot water is discharged, and the fourth function is to purify water and soft water. A fourth function is that the second outlet 900 is discharged is inserted and extracted to the outside, the fifth is a fifth function that the filter unit 400 built in the water purifier is easily extracted to rotate outside.

The rest of the functions except for the fifth function are performed by the controller 1000 according to a user's selection, and the controller 1000 for this purpose is inputted by the user through a plurality of buttons 1406 and the lever 1408. And first to sixth valves V1 to V6 based on detection results of various sensors such as the float sensors 132 and 134 in the purified water tank T1 and the optical sensors 980 of the temperature sensors 142 and 144 and the discharge part 700. And a logic operation circuit such as a microcomputer for controlling the motor 700 and the ultraviolet lamp 850.

As a result, the water purifier according to the present invention shows five operation modes. The first is the 'standby mode' to generate the purified water to maintain a certain amount of purified water and a certain amount of cooling and temperature constant in the cooling tank (T2) and heating tank (T3), including the purified water tank (T1), respectively The first is the 'cold / hot purified water discharge mode' according to the user's choice through the first outlet 800 to discharge the cold and hot purified water stored in the cooling tank (T2) and heating tank (T3), the third is' ultraviolet radiation As the disinfection mode, the ultraviolet lamp 850 emits ultraviolet rays to disinfect the user's cup near the first outlet 800, and the fourth is the 'water or soft water discharge mode' according to the user's selection. After adjusting the degree of insertion and extraction of the second outlet 900 is discharged purified water or soft water through the second outlet 900, the fifth is the 'self-sterilization mode' the second heater in the standby mode according to the user's choice (232) generates heat to buy the purified water tank (T1) and cold water tank (T2) The.

For each of these, in the standby mode, the control unit 1000 opens the first and second valves V1 and V2 with the sixth valve V6 turned off, and the cooling tank T2 including the purified water tank T1. And supply the purified water and the cold / hot purified water to the heating tank T3, and when the float sensors 132 and 134 of the purified water tank T1 detect the highest water level, the first and second valves V1 and V2 are closed to maintain a constant water level. On the other hand, the cooling coil 222 and the first heater (not shown) are driven to cool and warm based on the detection result of the temperature sensors 142 and 144 installed in the cooling tank T2 and the heating tank T3. The purified water is cooled and heated to a constant temperature, respectively.

Next, when the user presses a button 1406 or the like to select the 'cold / hot water purification discharge mode', the control unit 1000 opens the third and fourth valves V3 and V4 to cool through the first outlet 800. The first and second valves (V1, V2) are opened at the same time that the purified water is discharged, and the cooling tank (T2) and the heating tank (T3) including the purified water tank (T1) are filled with purified water and cold / hot purified water, respectively. On the basis of the detection results of the temperature sensors 142 and 144 installed in the cooling tank T2 and the heating tank T2, the cooling coil 222 and the first heater (not shown) are driven to uniformly cool / heat the purified water. Cool and heat to temperature.

Next, when the user selects the 'ultraviolet disinfection mode' by pressing the button 1406 or the like, the control unit 1000 drives the ultraviolet lamp 850 to disinfect the cup of the user near the first outlet 800 with ultraviolet rays. . In this case, it is preferable that the mode is automatically stopped within several seconds as possible, thereby preventing the user from unnecessary exposure to ultraviolet rays for a long time.

Next, when the user rotates the lever 1408 and presses the button 1406 to select the “integer or soft water discharge mode”, the controller 1000 drives the motor 950 based on the detection result of the optical sensor 980. After the second outlet 900 is extracted a predetermined length from the front surface, the fifth valve V5 is opened to allow the purified water to be discharged through the second outlet 900, and the first valve V1 is opened to replenish the purified water. Alternatively, the soft water may be discharged through the second outlet 900 by opening the first and sixth valves V1 and V6.

At this time, the selection for the extraction or insertion of the second outlet 900 may be a method of controlling the rotation direction of the motor 950 according to the rotation direction of the lever 1408, the extraction or extraction of the second outlet 900 Selection of the insertion degree may be a method of controlling the rotation degree of the motor 950 according to the rotation degree of the lever 1408, during this process, the control unit 1000 is selected through the detection result of the optical sensor 980. 2 can accurately determine and adjust the position of the outlet (900). In addition, after the extraction of the second outlet 900, the purified water or soft water discharge is finished, it may be returned to its original position after a few seconds.

Next, when the user selects the 'self-sterilization mode' by pressing the button 1406 or the like, the controller 1000 generates a second heater 232 in the cold water tank T2 to generate the purified water tank T1 and the cold water tank T2. ) Sterilize the space by boiling water inside.

At this time, the controller 1000 controls the second heater 232 based on the detection results of the temperature sensors 142 and 144 installed in the cold water tank T2 to prevent unnecessary overheating, and if necessary, after the corresponding mode, the third and fifth valves ( V3, V5) can be opened to completely empty the clean water tank (T1) and cold water tank (T2). In addition, since the self-sterilization mode is preferably performed periodically at night or other designated time where water consumption is not as high as possible, a separate timer 2002 may be provided in the controller 1000. Unit 2004 may be provided to allow a user to enter and verify more detailed information.

In addition, in the use of the water purifier according to the present invention as described above, the control unit 1000 may aggregate the filter usage based on the on time of the first valve V1 and the drive time of the driving pump M, and the second. It is also possible to aggregate the filter usage based on the on time of the valve V6 and the sixth valve V6. Furthermore, the counting result is compared with the maximum purifying flow rate for each filter to determine the degree of contamination and replacement time of the individual filter. It is also possible to display to the user through the display unit. Accordingly, the user can easily replace each filter after the filter replacement time is rotated to the outside by using the fifth function of the water purifier according to the present invention when the filter replacement time.

In addition, the above description is only an example of the present invention, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. However, they should all be within the scope of the present invention, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art through the following claims.

1 is a schematic block diagram of a water purifier according to the present invention;

Figure 2 is an external perspective view of the water purifier according to the present invention.

3 and 4 are respectively exploded perspective view of the case of the water purifier according to the present invention.

5 is a partially enlarged view of a water purifier according to the present invention.

6 is a partially perspective view of a case of the water purifier according to the present invention;

7 is a partially enlarged view of a water purifier according to the present invention.

8 is a perspective view of a main body of the water purifier according to the present invention;

Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of the main body of the water purifier according to the present invention.

10 and 11 are exploded perspective views of the filter unit of the water purifier according to the present invention, respectively.

12 is a cross-sectional view of any filter of the water purifier according to the present invention.

13 and 14 are a plan view and a bottom view of the first flow path plate of the filter unit of the water purifier according to the present invention, respectively.

15 and 16 are a plan view and a bottom view of the second flow path plate of the filter unit of the water purifier according to the present invention, respectively.

17 is an exploded perspective view of the tank unit of the water purifier according to the present invention.

18 is a partial plan view of the tank portion of the water purifier according to the present invention.

19 is an exploded perspective view of part of the case and the discharge portion of the water purifier according to the present invention.

20 is an exploded perspective view of the discharge portion of the water purifier according to the present invention.

21 is a bottom perspective view of a second outlet of the outlet of the water purifier according to the present invention;

22 is a cross-sectional view of a second outlet of the outlet of the water purifier according to the present invention.

Figure 23 is an exploded perspective view of the tank unit and the filter unit of the water purifier according to the present invention.

24 and 25 are respectively a perspective view of the rotary state of the filter unit of the water purifier according to the present invention.

26 is a block diagram showing a control unit and related elements of the water purifier according to the present invention.

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delete delete delete delete delete delete delete A filter unit including a purified water filter for purifying raw water into purified water and a softened filter for softening the raw water into soft water; And a discharge part having a first discharge port fixed to discharge the purified water and a second discharge port discharged from the soft water and extracted and inserted into the outside, The second outlet is a pipe shape disposed along the extraction and insertion direction, Motor and pinion; And a rack formed along one side lengthwise direction of the second outlet, wherein the second outlet is extracted and inserted by the rotation of the motor. The method according to claim 8, And the motor is fixed to the first outlet. The method according to claim 8, A position display protrusion formed along one longitudinal direction of the second outlet and having at least one stop groove formed thereon; And a light sensor for detecting the stop groove, wherein the motor is controlled according to a detection result of the light sensor to control the insertion and extraction of the second outlet. The method according to claim 8, A guide protrusion formed along at least one longitudinal direction of the second outlet; The water purifier further includes a guide end provided at the first outlet to guide the guide protrusion. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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