KR101568985B1 - Prefabricated module for water purifying filter and water purifying filter module assembly using them - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a prefabricated water filter module and a water filter module assembly using the same.

The prefabricated water filter module according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a module body 200 having a water filter 1 connected to one side and configured to allow water to flow in and out of the water filter 1; And a bracket member (300) rotatably connected to the module body (200) and fixed to a water purifier or a support; And a filter coupling part 210 to which the water filter 1 is coupled is formed on the lower part of the module body 200. The filter coupling part 210 passes through both sides of the module body 200, A connection part 230 is formed on both sides of the connection part 230 and connected to the flow path 220. The connection part 230 is connected to the flow path 220 and the flow path 600 is connected to the flow path 220, And the bracket member 300 is provided with a plate spring 310 to which the fixing protrusion 231 is caught so that the spring force of the plate spring 310 causes the module body 200 Can be fixed.

Water filter, water filter module, prefabricated, water filter module assembly

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a prefabricated water filter module and a water filter module assembly using the prefabricated water filter module and a prefabricated water filter module assembly using the prefabricated water filter module.

The present invention relates to a prefabricated water filter module and a water filter module assembly using the same.

The water filter is used in a water purifier. The water purifier has a plurality of such water filters, and the plurality of water filters are connected to each other to constitute a filter for filtering the water flowing into the water purifier.

The plurality of water filters constituting the filtration unit of the water purifier can be separately provided in the water purifier and connected to each other by the flow pipe to constitute the filtration unit of the water purifier. In addition, a plurality of water filters may be connected to a water filter assembly that connects the plurality of water filters to each other to constitute a filtering unit of the water purifier.

In this water filter assembly, a flow path is formed to connect the plurality of water filters coupled to each other. Conventionally, such a flow path is formed on the front surface of the water filter assembly. On the other hand, in order to replace the water filter, the water filter is rotated in the water filter assembly. The rotation of the water filter in such a water filter assembly is centered on a virtual line connecting the water filter assembly on both sides. Therefore, the direction of the flow path formed in the water filter and the direction of the rotation center axis of the water filter are perpendicular to each other. Accordingly, there is a problem in that it is not easy to turn the water filter in the water filter assembly to replace the water filter.

In the conventional water filter assembly, only a certain number and a certain number of water filters are fastened to the water filter assembly. Accordingly, there is a problem in that another water filter assembly is required in order to constitute the filtration part of the water purifier with a different number of water filters than other types.

The present invention is realized by recognizing at least any one of the requirements or problems occurring in the conventional water filter assembly.

An object of the present invention is to configure the flow path direction formed in the module body to which the water filter is fastened to coincide with the direction of the turning center axis of the module body.

Another object of the present invention is to facilitate the turning of the module body so that the detachment of the water filter can be facilitated.

Another object of the present invention is to allow the module bodies to be connected to each other to form a water filter module assembly.

Another object of the present invention is to enable various water filter combinations to be constructed so that an appropriate water filter module assembly can be constructed as needed.

A prefabricated integer filter module related to an embodiment for realizing at least one of the above problems may include the following features.

The present invention basically allows the module body to be turned by matching the flow direction of the flow path formed in the module body to which the water filter is fastened and the direction of the center axis of the module body, Thereby forming a water filter module assembly.

The prefabricated water filter module according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: a module body having a water filter coupled to one side and configured to allow water to flow in and out of the water filter; And a bracket member pivotally connected to the module body and fixed to the water purifier or the support body; The module body is formed with a filter fastening portion for fastening the water filter to the lower portion thereof. The module fastening pipe passes through both side surfaces of the module body and is connected to the filter fastening portion. And the bracket member is provided with a plate spring to which the fixing protrusion is attached so that the turning position of the module body can be fixed by the spring force of the plate spring .

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The connecting portion may be connected to the bracket member so that the module body is pivotable about the connecting portion, and the connecting member protrudes partly through the bracket member and is coupled to the connecting portion protruding from the bracket member.

In addition, the connection part may be provided with a clip member so that the flow pipe can be inserted and supported.

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Also, the bracket member may be formed with a coupling portion insertion hole including an insertion portion into which the coupling portion is inserted, a pivot portion in which the locking protrusion pivots, and a leaf spring fitting portion into which the leaf spring is inserted.

Each of the module bodies included in the plurality of prefabricated water filter modules according to the present invention may be connected to each other by a connector connected to a connection portion formed in each module body to form a water filter module assembly.

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the direction of the flow path formed in the module body to which the water filter is fastened can be aligned with the direction of the turning center axis of the module body.

Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the module body can be easily turned, detachment of the water filter can be facilitated.

And, also in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the module bodies may be connected to one another to form a water filter module assembly.

Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to combine various water purification filters to make an appropriate water filter module assembly as required.

In order to facilitate understanding of the features of the present invention as described above, the prefabricated water filter module related to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments will be described based on embodiments best suited for understanding the technical characteristics of the present invention, and the technical features of the present invention are not limited by the illustrated embodiments, It is to be understood that the present invention may be implemented as illustrated embodiments. Therefore, it is intended that the present invention covers the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiments to be described below, in the reference numerals shown in the accompanying drawings, among the constituent elements which perform the same function in each embodiment, the related constituent elements are indicated by the same or an extension line number.

Embodiments related to the present invention are basically the same as those of the first embodiment in which modules are assembled so that the module body can be turned easily by aligning the flow direction of the flow path formed in the module body to which the water filter is fastened and the axis direction of the center of the module body, And connecting the bodies together to form a water filter module assembly.

1 to 3, the prefabricated water filter module 100 according to the present invention may include a module body 200 and a bracket member 300. As shown in FIG.

The module body 200 may have a filter coupling part 210, a flow path 220, and a connection part 230, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3.

The filter coupling part 210 may be formed at a lower portion of the module body 200 as shown in FIGS. The filter coupling part 210 is provided with an inlet coupling hole 211 in which the inlet 2a formed in the water filter 1 is inserted and an outlet 2b formed in the water filter 1 when the water filter 1 is fastened An outlet hole 212 to be inserted may be formed. In addition, although not shown in the figure, the filter coupling portion 210 is provided with a living water outlet insertion hole (not shown) into which a living water outlet (not shown) formed in the membrane filter is inserted, for example, when the water filter 1 is a membrane filter May also be formed.

The flow path 220 may be formed through both sides of the module body 200 as shown in FIGS. The flow path 220 is connected to the filter coupling part 210 of the filter coupling part 210 and the inlet coupling hole 211 of the filter coupling part 210 and the outlet coupling hole 212 of the filter coupling part 210, . On the other hand, a part of the flow path 220 can be opened as shown. As shown in the figure, the sealing member 250 is inserted into the open portion of the flow path 220 to seal the flow path 220.

1, a raw water blocking member 240 may be movably provided between the inlet coupling hole 211 or the outlet coupling hole 212 and the sealing member 250. As shown in FIG. This raw water shielding member 240 can be supported by the spring 241 as shown. Therefore, when the inlet 2a or the outlet 2b of the water filter 1 is not inserted into the inlet coupling hole 211 and the outlet coupling hole 212 of the filter coupling part 210, the raw water blocking member 240 Is lowered by the spring force of the spring 241 to seal the inlet coupling hole 211 or the outlet coupling hole 212 of the filter coupling portion 210 connected to the flow passage 220. [ Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the water present in the flow path 220 from being discharged to the inlet orifice 211 or the outlet orifice 212.

The connection portions 230 may be formed on both sides of the module body 200, as shown in FIGS. The connection portion 230 may be connected to the flow path 220 at one side and the flow pipe 600 at the other side. Therefore, water can flow into the flow path 220 through the flow pipe 600 and the connection part 230. In addition, the connector 700 may be connected to the other side of the connection unit 230 as shown in FIG. 6 in addition to the flow pipe 600. 6, the connector 700 may be connected to the other side of the connection part 230 formed in the module body 200 of another assembled water filter module 100. Accordingly, the flow paths 220 formed in the module body 200 of the different assembled water filter module 100 can be connected to each other. The connection part 230 is provided with a clip member 500 for supporting the flow tube 600 connected to the connection part 230 or the connector 700 as shown in FIG. .

Meanwhile, the module body 200 may be connected to the bracket member 300 so as to be pivotable about the connection portion 230. To this end, the module body 200 may be pivotally connected to the bracket member 300 by a coupling member 400 coupled to the coupling portion 230. For example, the connection part 230 is coupled to a part of the connection part 230 protruding from the bracket member 300, a part of which is protruded through the bracket member 300, May be connected to the bracket member 300 so as to be pivotable about the connecting portion 230.
Therefore, the direction of the flow path 220 formed in the module body 200 and the direction of the center axis of rotation of the module body 200 can coincide with each other. Accordingly, the module body 200 can be easily turned.

As shown in FIG. 2, the fixing protrusion 231 may be formed on the connecting portion 230. The pivotal position of the module body 200 can be fixed by the fixing protrusion 231.

The module body 200 may be provided with a filter fastening handle 800 as in the embodiment shown in FIGS. In this filter fastening handle 800, a handle extension 810 may be formed as shown. The handle extension 810 may be inserted into the extension insertion hole 270 formed in the module body 200. As the handle extension portion 810 of the filter fastening handle 800 is inserted into the extension portion insertion hole 270 of the module body 200, the filter fastening handle 800 can be provided to the module body 200 have. Meanwhile, the module body 200 may be provided with a locking member 900 as shown in FIG. The locking member 900 is inserted into the locking member insertion hole 280 formed in the module body 200 and can be supported by a spring, not shown. Such a filter fastening handle 800 or the locking member 900 will not be described in detail but assists in fastening the water filter 1 to the filter fastening part 210 of the module body 200. Korean Patent No. 873294 discloses a construction and a method for fastening a water filter 1 to a filter coupling part 210 of a module body 200 using a filter coupling handle 800 and a locking member 900. However, the construction and the method of fastening the water filter 1 to the filter fastening part 210 of the module body 200 are not limited to the construction using the filter fastening handle 800 and the locking member 900 as in this embodiment It is possible to use any structure and method that can fasten the water filter 1 to the filter coupling part 210 of the module body 200. [

Meanwhile, the module body 200 may be provided with a cover member 260 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, thereby preventing foreign matter such as dust from entering the module body 200.

The bracket member 300 may be pivotally connected to the module body 200 as shown in FIGS. The bracket member 300 may be fixed to a water purifier (not shown) or a separate support (not shown) by inserting a bolt or the like into the fixing hole 330 formed therein. The bracket member 300 may be provided with a leaf spring 310 to which the fixing protrusion 231 of the connecting portion 230 is caught. The pivotal position of the module body 200 can be fixed by the spring force of the leaf spring 310 as described above. For this purpose, the bracket member 300 may be formed with a coupling portion insertion hole 320 as in the embodiment shown in FIG.

The coupling portion insertion hole 320 may include an insertion portion 321, a pivot portion 322, and a leaf spring fitting portion 323 as shown in FIG. The connection part 230 of the module body 200 may be inserted into the insertion part 321 of the connection part insertion hole 320 as shown in FIG. In addition, a fixing protrusion 231 formed in the connection part 230 is inserted into the swivel part 322 and can be turned. The leaf spring 310 can be fitted to the leaf spring fitting portion 323. [ The shapes of the insertion portion 321, the swivel portion 322 and the leaf spring fitting portion 323 of the coupling portion insertion hole 320 are not limited to those of the present embodiment, Is inserted and the fixing protrusion 231 is pivoted and the plate spring 310 is inserted.

 4, the water filter 1 may be fastened to the filter coupling part 210 of the module body 200 of the prefabricated water filter module 100 according to the present invention. When the water filter 1 is fastened to the filter fastening part 210, the inlet 2a and the outlet 2b of the water filter 1 are connected to the inlet fastening hole 211 of the filter fastening part 210, Is inserted into the hole 212. At this time, the inlet 2a and the outlet 2b are movably provided between the inlet fitting hole 211 or the outlet fitting hole 212 and the sealing member 250, 240). The flow path 220 of the module body 200 and the inlet port 2a inserted into the inlet port fastening hole 211 and the outlet port 2b inserted into the outlet port fastening hole 212 can be connected. Therefore, as shown in the figure, the water flowing into the flow path 220 through the connection part 230 through the flow path 600 can be introduced into the water filter 1 through the inlet 2a and filtered. The water filtered in the water filter 1 flows into the flow pipe 600 through the outlet port 2b inserted into the outlet hole fastening hole 212, the flow path 220 and the connection part 230.

Meanwhile, as described above, the module body 200 of the prefabricated water filter module 100 according to the present invention can be pivotally connected to the bracket member 300. 5A, the module body 200 can be pivoted while the water filter 1 is fastened to the filter coupling part 210 of the module body 200. When the module body 200 is rotated as described above, the water filter 1 can be easily detached from the filter coupling part 210 of the module body 200 as shown in FIG. 5B. The pivoting position of the module body 200 may be fixed by the spring force of the leaf spring 310 because the fixing protrusion 231 formed on the connection part 230 is caught by the leaf spring 310.

Each of the module bodies 200 included in the plurality of prefabricated water filter modules 100 according to the present invention may be connected to each other as shown in FIG. 6 to form the water filter module assembly. Each of the module bodies 200 may be connected to each other by a connector 700 connected to a connection portion 230 formed in each module body 200 as shown in the figure. 6, one side of the connector 700 is connected to the connection part 230 formed in the module body 200 of one assembled water filter module 100, and the other side of the module body 200 of the other assembled water filter module 100, The other side of the connector 700 is connected to the connection part 230 formed in the main body 200 so that the two module bodies 200 can be connected to each other. In this way, each module body 200 can be connected to each other by the connector 700 to form a water filter module assembly.

6, the two prefabricated water filter modules 100 are connected to each other to form the water filter module assembly. Alternatively, three or more prefabricated water filter modules 100 may be connected to each other to form the water filter module assembly. 6, the prefabricated water filter module 100 to which the water filter 1 formed with the inlet 2a and the outlet 2b can be fastened is connected to each other. However, in addition to the inlet 2a and the outlet 2b, It is also possible to connect the prefabricated water filter module 100 to which the water filter 1, such as the membrane filter formed with the discharge port (not shown), can be fastened.

The use of the assembled water filter module 100 according to the present invention allows the direction of the flow channel 220 formed in the module body 200 to be coupled with the water filter 1 and the direction of the flow channel 220 of the module body 200, Direction can be matched.

Since the direction of the flow path 220 is aligned with the direction of the axis of rotation of the module body 200, the module body 200 can be easily turned and the water filter 1 can be easily attached and detached.

In addition, and in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the module bodies 200 may be connected to one another to form a water filter module assembly.

Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to make a combination of various water filters 1 to make an appropriate water filter module assembly as required.

The above-described prefabricated water filter module can be applied to all or some of the embodiments so that various modifications may be made to the embodiments described above, rather than to the constructions of the embodiments described above.

1 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a prefabricated filter module according to the present invention.

2 is a side view of Fig.

Figure 3 is a partial cut-away plan view of Figure 1;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a water filter connected to an embodiment of the prefabricated filter module according to the present invention.

FIG. 5A is a partial side view of FIG. 4. FIG.

5B is a view showing that the water filter of FIG. 5A is pivoted to the fastened module body.

FIG. 6 is a view showing an embodiment of a prefabricated filter module according to the present invention, connecting water filtration module assemblies together. FIG.

   Description of the Related Art [0002]

1: water filter 2a: inlet

2b: outlet 100: water filter module

200: Module body 210: Filter fastening part

211: inlet fitting hole 212: outlet fitting hole

220: Euro 230: Connection

231: fixing protrusion 240: raw water blocking member

241: spring 250: sealing member

260: cover member 270: extension portion insertion hole

280: locking member insertion hole 300: bracket member

310: leaf spring 320: engaging portion insertion hole

321: inserting portion 322:

323: Plate spring fitting portion 330: Fixing hole

400: coupling member 500: clip member

600: Flow tube 700: Connector

800: Filter fastening handle 810: Handle extension

900: Locking member

Claims (7)

A module body (200) having a water filter (1) coupled to one side and configured to allow water to flow in and out of the water filter (1); And A bracket member 300 to which the module body 200 is pivotally connected and fixed to a water purifier or a support; And, The module body 200 is formed with a filter coupling part 210 to which the water filter 1 is coupled and is connected to the filter coupling part 210 through both sides of the module body 200 A flow path 220 is formed on one side of the flow path 220 and a connection part 230 on the other side of the flow path 220 is formed on both sides of the flow path 220, A fixing protrusion 231 is formed in the connection part 230 and a plate spring 310 is attached to the bracket member 300 to fix the fixing protrusion 231. The spring force of the plate spring 310 And the pivot position of the module body (200) is fixed. delete The bracket according to claim 1, wherein the connection part (230) is partly protruded through the bracket member (300) and the coupling member (400) is coupled to the part of the connection part (230) protruded from the bracket member , And the module body (200) is connected to the bracket member (300) so as to be pivotable about the connection part (230). The module of claim 1, wherein the connection part (230) is provided with a clip member (500) so that the flow pipe (600) can be inserted and supported. delete The bracket according to claim 1, wherein the bracket member (300) is provided with an insertion portion (321) into which the connection portion (230) is inserted, a swivel portion (322) And a fitting portion insertion hole (320) including a reduced leaf spring fitting portion (323) is formed. A module filter (100) comprising a plurality of module filters (100) according to any one of claims 1, 3, 4, and 6, And a connector (700) connected to the connection part (230).

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