KR200440743Y1 - apparatus for connecting filters of water purifier - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a filter connecting device of a water purifier having a plurality of cylindrical filters. Its configuration includes first and second filters that can be individually fitted to each nipple (F1, F2) of the filter (F) in which the first and second nipples (F1, F2) for the inflow and outflow of purified water are protruded. Connectors 16 and 18 are installed, one side is provided with a first fitting groove 20 in communication with the first filter connector 16, the other side is fitted with a second fitting groove in communication with the second filter connector 18. A unit connection port 2 provided with 22; In order to continuously connect the unit connector 2 in the transverse direction, one side is fitted to maintain the watertight in the first fitting groove 20, the other side is to maintain the watertight in the second fitting groove (22). Intermediate connector 4 to be fitted; A first end connector 6 for connecting the inlet-side unit connector 2 and the purified water inlet pipe IP; A second end connector 7 for connecting the outlet unit connection port 2 and the purified water outlet pipe OP; The intermediate connector 4 and the first and second end connectors (6,7) is fixed, characterized in that it comprises a plate-shaped fixing plate (8) is provided with a holder 10 for fixing the filter (F) It is done.

Water filter, filter, connection, connection, connector

Description

Filter for water purifiers {apparatus for connecting filters of water purifier}

1 is a partially exploded perspective view of the filter connecting device of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view of a unit connection port and a filter are combined.

3 is a use state diagram in which all four filters are mounted.

4 is a cross-sectional view taken from the direction A-A of FIG. 3 with the filter omitted.

5 is a perspective view of the fixing plate.

6 is a front view of the connector used for connecting the unit connection port and the filter.

7 is a perspective view of a filter connecting device of a conventional water purifier.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

2 ; Unit connection 4; Intermediate connector

6,7; First and second terminal connectors 8; Fixed plate

10; Holder 12,14; Support Bracket

24; Packing 25; O-ring

F; filter

The present invention relates to a filter connector of a water purifier, and more particularly, to a filter connecting device of a water purifier having a plurality of cylindrical filters connected in series.

The water purifier is intended to purify or filter tap water and bottled water supplied to a general home or office to be used as drinking water. The filtration method used in water purifiers usually goes through four stages. That is, the first filtration step of filtering foreign matter of large particle size, the second filtration step for adsorption of organic substances of residual chlorine, disinfection by-products; A third filtration step of filtering pulverized coal and microorganisms; And a fourth filtration step for adsorbing organic substances and improving odor. Based on this, one step may be omitted or a new five step may be added.

A schematic structure of a conventional filter connecting device in which this filtration method is used is shown in FIG.

As shown, the filter connection port 100 is continuously installed in the left and right directions on the integrated case 102. The cylindrical filter F is fitted to each of the filter connection ports 100. Each filter opening 100 has two nipples 104, nipples, which protrude to fit into the water purification inlet and outlet of the filter. Each filter connector 100 is relatively rotatably connected while maintaining watertightness. The filter F may be fixed by being fitted to an elastic holder 106 provided in the case. The manager can selectively exchange only one filter (F). When replacing the filter, the filter body can be removed and replaced from the case 102 by holding the filter body and rotating it separately from the holder 106 to pull the nipple 104 in the opposite direction.

According to the above configuration, the filter connection port 100 is mounted in the integrated case 104, so that it is difficult to separate it separately, so that it is difficult to partially repair and replace, and the internal space is open, which is easy to be contaminated. There is a problem of incompatibility because only the exclusive filter supplied by a specific manufacturer must be used.

The purpose of the present invention for the above problems, the filter connection for connecting the filter can be installed separately according to the user's needs, can be applied to the universal filter protruding purified water inlet and outlet, simple assembly structure It is an object to provide a filter connecting device for a water purifier.

The above object is, the first and second filter connectors that can be fitted individually to each nipple of the filter, the first and second nipples protrudingly formed for the inlet and outlet of the purified water is installed, one side of the first filter connector A first fitting groove provided in communication with the second fitting groove having a second fitting groove communicating with the second filter connector at the other side; Intermediate connector for continuously connecting the unit connection in the horizontal direction, one side is fitted to maintain the watertight in the first fitting groove, the other side is fitted to maintain the watertight in the second fitting groove; A first end connector for connecting the inlet unit connection port and the purified water inlet pipe; A second end connector for connecting the outlet unit connection port and the purified water outlet pipe; The intermediate connector and the first and the second end connector is fixed, it is achieved by the filter connecting device of the water purifier, characterized in that it comprises a plate-shaped fixing plate is installed holder for fixing the filter.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a partially exploded perspective view of the filter connecting device of the present invention. 2 is a perspective view of a unit connection port and a filter are combined. 3 is a use state diagram in which all four filters are mounted. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken from the direction A-A of FIG. 3 with the filter omitted. 5 is a perspective view of the fixing plate. 6 is a front view of the connector used for connecting the unit connection port and the filter.

Referring to FIG. 1, the filter F to which the present invention is applied has a shape in which a first nipple F1 serving as a purified water inlet and a second nipple F2 serving as an outlet are protruded in a cylindrical shape. Such a filter (F) is a format that is widely compatible and used in the market. The filter connecting device of the present invention can be applied to such a widely used filter, and has an advantage of wider use range.

According to FIG. 1, the filter connecting device according to the present invention fits the unit connector 2 in order (as much as desired) by using the intermediate connector 4 and the first and second terminal connectors 6 and 7 as if the blocks are fitted together. Assembled by fitting. Each connector 4, 6, 7 is fixed to the plate-shaped fixing plate 8 by bolts. Each assembled unit connector 2 is individually rotatable at an arbitrary angle (particularly up to about 90 °) (see Fig. 3).

3 to 5, the fixing plate 8 is basically a rectangular plate shape, the lower end of the holder 10 for elastically wrapping the outer peripheral surface of the body of the filter (F) is integrally installed in the transverse direction. Furthermore, the jaw F3 provided on the outer circumferential surface of the filter F is caught by the end portion 10a of the holder 10, so that the filter F can be easily prevented from falling out backward by water pressure or the like. According to the present invention, the length of the fixed plate 8 can be made much shorter than the length of the filter F. This contributes to the simplicity of the filter connection.

On the other hand, the support brackets 12 and 14 are formed integrally or assembling on both left and right sides of the upper end of the fixing plate 8. When one or more of the support brackets 12 and 14 are assembled, the unit connector 2, the intermediate connector 4 and the first and second terminal connectors 6 and 7 are easily disassembled or assembled in sequence. .

The unit coupler 2 is provided between the support brackets 12 and 14 and is supported by it. The fixed plate 8 is fixedly installed at a place such as a sink in a kitchen where a water purifier is installed.

The unit connection 2 has first and second filter connectors 16 and 18 which can be individually fitted to each nipple F1 and F2 of the above-mentioned filter. One side of the unit connection port 2 is provided with a first fitting groove 20 in communication with the first filter connector 16, the other side of the second fitting groove 22 in communication with the second filter connector 18. Is provided (see FIG. 4).

The first and second filter connectors 16 and 18 are tubular bodies, and at least one, preferably two, water-tight O-rings 25 are provided on the inner circumferential surface thereof (see Fig. 4). According to this, the general-purpose filter F in which the nipples F1 and F2 are smooth can be used also for the connection connection device of the water purifier of this invention.

Both sides of the intermediate connector 4 is fitted in each of the fitting grooves 20 and 22 of the unit connector 2 to maintain the watertight. To this end, both ends (or one side of the first and second end connectors 6 and 7) of the intermediate connector 4 of the portion connected to the unit connector are provided with a single tube 26 provided with a packing 24, respectively. Each connector 4, 6, 7 and the unit connection 20 is to be male and female coupling. The intermediate connector 4 and the first and second end connectors 6 and 7 are fixed to the upper surface of the fixing plate 8 by screws so that the unit connector 2 is rotatably fixed to the fixing plate 8. do.

According to the present invention, the intermediate connector 4 simultaneously performs functions as a connecting means and a supporting means. Since the packing 24 is fitted to the outer circumferential surfaces of both ends of the intermediate connector 4, the packing 24 is exposed to the outside during disassembly. In addition, the packing 24 is also fitted to the outer circumferential surface of the connection part so that the packing 24 is also exposed to the outside in the first and second end connectors 6 and 7. Therefore, there is an advantage that can facilitate the cleaning of the water filter filter connection device of the present invention.

The first and second end connectors 6 and 7 are for connecting the purified water inlet pipe (or outlet pipe) and the inlet side (or outlet side) unit connection port 2 '(2 "), one side of which is fixed plate (2). The other end is connected to the unit connector 2. The first and second end connectors 6 and 7 will be provided on both the left and right sides of the filter connecting device, respectively. The connector 6, 7 is provided with end nipples 28 for connecting with the inlet pipe IP or the outlet pipe OP, respectively (see Fig. 3).

The front cover 32 having the nipple hole 30 through which the first and second nipples F1 and F1 pass through is coupled in the direction in which the filter F of the unit connection port 2 is fitted, and in the opposite direction thereof. Back cover 34 is coupled (see Fig. 1). As a result, the unit connection part 2 becomes a box shape, and the inside thereof is blocked from the outside to be safe from contamination by foreign matter such as dust.

6 is a front view of a conventional connector for explaining the connection method of the unit connection port 2 and the filter (F). Connector (C) is designed to be able to simply connect the pipes (P1, P2) in the range of not very high water pressure is widely used in the prior art. Therefore, only appearance and usage will be described briefly. In the figure, the connecting portions of the pipes P1 and P2 are symmetrical.

When the pipe P1 is pushed in as in the case of the right side, the locking ring C1 protrudes and the pipe P1 is fixed. In this state, when the lock ring C1 is pushed in the direction of the arrow, the lock is released, so that the pipe P2 can be easily pulled out as shown on the left side.

However, in the present invention, it is not necessary to use the connector C as it is for the connection between the unit connector 2 and the filter (F). In the present invention, this connection method is used only for the first and second filter connectors 16 and 18 which are the directions for connecting the filter F.

According to the above configuration, the filter connection for connecting the filter can be installed separately according to the user's needs, can be applied to the universal filter protruding the purified water inlet and outlet, it is compatible, and the assembly structure of the water purifier is simple A filter connection is provided. In addition, since the rotation range of the unit connection port is widened, it is easy to replace the filter even in a narrow place, and the unit connection port is formed in a box shape, so that the filter connection device of the water purifier which prevents contamination by foreign substances is provided.

In addition, there is provided a filter connection device for a water purifier that is easy to disassemble and assembly and to expose the connection portion of each unit connection to the outside to facilitate the cleaning of the parts.

Claims (5)

delete First and second filter connectors 16, which may be individually fitted to the nipples F1 and F2 of the filter F, in which the first and second nipples F1 and F2 for the inflow and outflow of purified water are protruded. 18) is installed, one side is provided with a first fitting groove 20 in communication with the first filter connector 16, the other side is provided with a second fitting groove 22 in communication with the second filter connector 18. Unit connection port 2 provided; In order to continuously connect the unit connector 2 in the transverse direction, one side is fitted to maintain the watertight in the first fitting groove 20, the other side is to maintain the watertight in the second fitting groove (22). Intermediate connector 4 to be fitted; A first end connector 6 for connecting the inlet-side unit connector 2 and the purified water inlet pipe IP; A second end connector 7 for connecting the outlet unit connection port 2 and the purified water outlet pipe OP; The intermediate connector 4 and the first and second end connectors 6 and 7 are fixed to each other, and include a plate-shaped fixing plate 8 on which a holder 10 for fixing the filter F is installed; The first and second filter connectors 16 and 18 are tubular bodies, and at least one watertight O-ring 25 is installed on an inner circumferential surface thereof; The intermediate connector 4 and the first and second end connectors 6 and 7 are fixed to the upper surface of the fixing plate 8 by screws, so that the unit connector 2 is rotatably fixed to the fixing plate 8. Become; A packing 24 is fitted to the outer peripheral surface of the protruding end of the intermediate connector 4 so that the packing 24 is exposed to the outside when the intermediate connector 4 is disassembled so as to be easily cleaned; The filter F is fixed in a state where the filter F is fitted to the first and second filter connectors 16 and 18 and further prevents the filter F from falling out. The fixing plate 8 has an elastic outer circumferential surface of the filter F. Holder 10 to be wrapped in the transverse direction is integrally installed; The jaw F3 provided on the outer circumferential surface of the filter F is caught by the end 10a of the holder 10; Support brackets 12 and 14 are installed at the upper left and right sides of the fixing plate 8, and the unit connector 2 and the intermediate connector 4 are formed by assembling one or more of the support brackets 12 and 14. And a filter connection device for a water purifier, characterized in that it is easy to disassemble or assemble the first and second end connectors (6, 7) one after the other. delete delete delete

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