KR20110075982A - The filter for water purifier - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A filter for a water purifier is provided to reduce cost required for a replacing process by separately forming a retainer and a combining unit and replacing the retainer in case of the leakage of water. CONSTITUTION: A filter(20) for a water purifier includes a case main body(10), a filter, a fixing part(31), an inlet pipe connecting part(32), a retainer(30), and a combining unit(40). The filter is embedded in the case main body and purifies water. The fixing part is formed at the lower side to fix the location of the filter. The inlet pipe connecting part is arranged at the outside based on the filter and includes a water introducing hole. The retainer fixes the filter and covers the case main body. The combining unit is detachably combined with the opening part of the case main body and fixes the retainer.

Description

Filter for Water Purifier {The Filter For Water Purifier}

The present invention relates to a filter for a water purifier, and more particularly, a filter capable of storing and storing a water purifying material is integrally formed or divided into a filter main body and a filter main cover to easily replace and recharge the water purifying material which has lost its function. The present invention relates to a filter for a water purifier, which can reduce the replacement cost according to the conventional filter replacement.

Generally, the water purifier is configured to obtain purified water in drinking water through filtration to remove harmful components such as heavy metals and impurities contained in the purified water.

Such a water purifier is equipped with various filtration filters to obtain purified water from raw water. The types of filtration filters are sediment filter, pre-carbon filter, reverse osmosis filter, and fucarbon. There is a post-carbon filter, and either one of them is used, and the purified water is supplied as it is, but it is stored in a reservoir to provide a gas refrigerant recycling cycle or a thermoelectric element composed of a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator. It may be cooled by a main body), or may be heated by a heating device (such as a heat transfer coil, etc.) to supply cold water or hot water.

Briefly describing such a conventional water filter, the filter housing is inserted into the filter housing; It consists of a retainer having an inlet in which water to be purified water flows in and an outlet in which purified water flows out, and a fastening member having a retaining member integrally formed by mutual thermal fusion and fastening to the upper part of the filter housing.

However, in the case of the fixing member, the retainer and the fastening member are integrally formed by heat fusion, and when replacing the filter installed inside the water purifying function, it is necessary to replace the entire filter instead of only the internal filter. The problem of recycling of soybeans is not suitable nowadays, and since the entire filter needs to be replaced unnecessarily, the cost of manufacturing is imposed on the consumer, which naturally increases the replacement cost.

In addition, if the joint member installed at the inlet and the outlet of the retainer is frequently detached for cleaning or replacement, the inlet or the inlet is easily damaged by the joint member and the airtightness can not be maintained so that water leaks through the damaged part. In this case, there is a problem that the replacement cost is unnecessary because the retaining member needs to be replaced together when the retainer needs to be replaced. Therefore, studies to solve such problems have been actively conducted.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, the filter is divided into a filter body and a filter body checker, it is possible to replace the water purification material filled in the inside can significantly reduce the cost of replacement, retainer The purpose of the present invention is to provide a filter for water purifier that can significantly reduce the replacement cost by replacing only the retainer by maintaining the airtightness of the retainer by separately forming the fastening member and the fastening member.

The present invention for achieving the above object,

An enclosure case body;

A filter having a water purification material therein and installed in the enclosure case body to purify unpurified water flowing in from the bottom to be discharged;

It is formed on the bottom surface to fix the position of the filter, and is formed on the upper surface, disposed on the outside with respect to the filter, the inlet pipe connection portion provided with the water inlet, and formed on the upper surface, disposed in the center of the filter, A retainer having a water outlet pipe connection portion provided with a water hole, and covering the opening of the enclosure case body while fixing the filter;

Removably screwed into the opening of the enclosure case body, characterized in that it comprises a fastening member for pressing and holding the retainer.

According to the present invention having the above configuration, the upper and lower surfaces of the retainer and the fastening member are provided with semi-circular protrusions and semi-circular recesses, respectively, so that water is leaked to the outside by interlocking when the retainers are pressurized with the fastening member. Prevented.

In addition, by dividing the retainer and the fastening member, when the inlet pipe or the outflow pipe is damaged by the pipe joint member and leaks occur, the retainer and the fastening member need not be replaced without replacing all of the retainer and the fastening member. Therefore, the replacement cost can be drastically reduced.

In addition, by dividing the filter into a filter body and a filter body cover, and by replacing the purified water filled inside, it is possible to drastically reduce the cost of replacement and to reuse the filter as it is environmental pollution It can solve the problem.

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

1 to 3 is a perspective view of the combined state of the water purifier filter according to the present invention and a disassembled state in a perspective view and a longitudinal cross-sectional view in a combined state, Figure 4 is a filter case for the water purifier according to the present invention of the enclosure case body 5A through 5B are views showing the coupling process of the enclosure case body, the filter and the retainer in the filter for water purifier according to the present invention, and FIGS. 6A to 6B illustrate the present invention. Figure is a view showing a process for mounting the filter for water purifier according to the clamp.

Water purifier filter according to the present invention, the enclosure case body (10); It is equipped with a water purification material (F) therein, the filter 20 is installed in the enclosure case body (10) so as to purify and discharge the unpurified water flowing from the bottom to rise; A fixed part 31 formed on the bottom surface to fix the position of the filter 20, and formed on the upper surface, disposed on the outer side of the fixed part 31, and provided with an inlet pipe connection part 32 provided with an inlet hole, and an upper surface Is formed in the center, and is arranged in the center on the basis of the fixing part 31, having a water outlet pipe connecting portion 33 provided with a water outlet, the retainer 30 for covering the opening of the enclosure case body 10 while fixing the filter 20 )Wow; It consists of a fastening member 40 for pressing and fixing the retainer 30 while being detachably screwed into the opening of the enclosure case body 10, as shown in Figures 1 to 3.

The enclosure case body 10 provided with a receiving portion so that the filter 20 is accommodated inwardly and opened upward is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a fastening portion 11 is formed on an upper outer circumferential surface thereof, and a sealing on an upper surface thereof. A sealing member seating groove 12 is formed to allow the member 50 to be seated thereon, and a support rib 13 is disposed radially on the lower inner circumferential surface thereof, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 3.

In the present embodiment, the outer case of the enclosure case body 10 is shown in a cylindrical shape, but in the case of the outer shape can be modified in the shape of a square or a polyhedron, it is preferable not to limit the appearance of the cylindrical shape.

In addition, the support ribs 13 disposed radially on the lower inner circumferential surface of the enclosure case body 10 are formed in a 'b' shape in this embodiment, and will be described later on the upper side of the support ribs 13. The lower end of the filter 20 to be seated, as shown in FIG.

In addition, the outer surface of the enclosure case body 10 is formed with the protrusion 14 outwardly protruding in the longitudinal direction to face each other with respect to the vertical axis.

According to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the enclosure case body 10 is inserted into the clamp 80 mounted on the wall of the water purifier so as to be fixed by the clamp 80. As described above, when the enclosure case body 10 is rotated in any direction, the clamp 80, which has been pressurized and fixed to the outer surface of the enclosure case body 10, gradually opens from side to side, and the enclosure case body 10 with a stronger force. Pressurized will be fixed.

The filter 20 having a water purification material F therein and installed in the enclosure case body 10 to purify the unpurified water flowing in from the bottom to discharge the purified water is formed in a cylindrical shape penetrating up and down. It is disposed inside the pipe, the separation prevention portion 21-1 having a plurality of micropores on the outer surface, and is disposed on the upper surface of the separation prevention portion 21-1 to pass only the water and discharge of the water purification material (F) to block A filter main body 21 having a filtering net 21-4; A separation prevention part 22-1 having a plurality of micropores on an outer surface thereof, and a filter net 22-2 disposed below the separation prevention part 22-1 to allow only water to pass through and discharge of the purified water F is blocked. Equipped with a filter body cover 22 detachably installed at the lower portion of the opened filter body 21, as shown in Figures 2 to 5b.

In the present embodiment, the filter main body 21 and the filter main cover 22 of the filter 20 are filled with the water purification material F in the filter main body 21 according to the user's purpose. It is possible to facilitate the replacement of the water purification material (F) filled therein by preventing the integrally formed by heat fusion or integrally formed by the filter body 21 and the filter body cover 22 as needed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the filter body cover 22 is press-fitted and fixed to the lower opening of the filter body 21, but this is only one embodiment and various embodiments known in the art may be applied as necessary. It is preferable not to limit to the system to fix.

Filter nets 21-4 and 22-2 are formed on the upper inner circumferential surface of the filter main body 21 and the lower inner circumferential surface of the filter main cover 22, respectively, and in the present embodiment, the strain nets 21-4 and 22-2. ) Is preferably formed of a conventional nonwoven fabric which allows water to pass through and fine grains and contaminants of the fine water purification material (F), but any known one that can perform the same function is applicable.

The water purification material (F) filled in the filter 20 to purify water is mainly used carbon particles and ceramic balls excellent in normal water purification, and any other well-known that can perform the same function. Since it is applicable, the water purification material F is not limited to carbon grains and ceramic balls.

The retainer 30, which is sealed to the upper part of the filter 20 to prevent separation and is mounted on the upper case of the enclosure case body 10 in a closed manner, is formed on a bottom surface to fix the position of the filter 20. (31); Is formed on the upper surface, disposed on the outside relative to the fixing portion 31, the inlet pipe connecting portion 32 is provided with a water supply hole; It is formed on the upper surface, is arranged in the center with respect to the fixing part 31, consisting of a water outlet pipe connecting portion 33 provided with a water hole, as shown in Figures 2 to 3.

As described above, the retainer 30 performs a role of covering the opening of the enclosure case body 10 while fixing the filter 20.

In the present embodiment, the retainer 30 and the upper and lower surfaces of the fastening member 40 to be described later are provided with a semicircular projection 34 and a semicircular groove 41 to retain the retainer (40). It is preferable to prevent the leakage of water by engaging the 30 when the pressure is fixed to each other.

In addition, the center of the bottom surface of the retainer 30 is provided with a reinforcing pipe 35 which is positioned on the same vertical line as the water outlet pipe connecting portion 33 and the inside is in communication with the water outlet of the water outlet pipe connecting portion 33.

As described above, by providing a semi-circular projection 34 and a semi-circular groove 41 on the top and bottom surfaces of the retainer 30 and the fastening member 40, respectively, to prevent water from leaking to the outside. It is possible to block the accumulation of water inside the water purifier (not specifically shown).

The fastening member 40 which is detachably installed in the opening of the enclosure case body 10 and press-fixes the retainer 30 has a nut shape in its overall shape, and a fastening portion of the enclosure case body 10 on the inner circumferential surface thereof. A screw portion (not specifically shown) corresponding to 11) is formed, and a groove portion 41 corresponding to the protrusion 34 of the retainer 30 is provided at the upper end of the inner circumferential surface.

By dividing and retaining the retainer 30 and the fastening member 40 as described above, the inlet pipe due to frequent detachment of the pipe fitting member 61, 62 provided with fixing protrusions 61-1, 62-1 on the inner circumferential surface thereof. If the leakage occurs due to wear or damage of the connecting portion 32 or the outlet pipe connecting portion 33, the retainer 30 and the fastening member 40 need not be replaced as in the related art, and thus only the retainer 30 needs to be replaced. The cost can be dramatically reduced.

Referring to the state of use of the present invention made of the above configuration as follows.

First, when the filter case body 10 of the water purifier according to the present invention is positioned inside the clamp 80 mounted on the wall of the water purifier, the cabinet case body 10 constituting the water filter is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise. The clamp 80, which was initially fixed to the outer case of the case body 10, is gradually opened by the stone pieces 14 that are pushed into the inside, and presses and fixes the outer surface of the case body 10 with a stronger force. This is illustrated as shown in Figs. 6a to 6b.

When the mounting process is completed as described above, the inlet pipe connecting portion 32 and the outlet pipe connecting portion 33 of the retainer 30, the inlet pipe 71 to which water to be purified at one end and the outflow pipe to which the purified water is transferred. The fitting members 61 and 62 provided with 72 are provided, respectively.

In the case of the pipe fitting members 61 and 62, fixing protrusions 61-1 and 62-1 protruding inwardly are provided on an inner circumferential surface thereof, and the pipe fitting members 61 and 62 are provided with an inlet pipe connecting portion 32 and an outlet pipe. When it is mounted to the upper part of the connection part 33, it is press-fixed and fixed by the fixing protrusions 61-1 and 62-1, and it is fixed firmly.

Therefore, when the water to be purified is introduced into the inlet pipe 71 in the state provided as described above, the water to be purified along the inlet pipe 71 is passed through the pipe fitting member 61 through the inlet pipe Passed through the connecting portion 32 to the inside of the enclosure case body 10 is purified by the filter 20, the process will be described in more detail as follows.

Water to be purified is introduced through the inlet pipe connection part 32 of the retainer 30, and water to be purified is continuously introduced into the enclosure case body 10, and the introduced water to be purified is a filter of the filter 20. It is introduced into the filter body 21 through the body cover (22).

At this time, the water to be purified to the filter net (22-2) provided on the lower inner peripheral surface of the filter body cover 22 is passed through the impurity is primarily filtered, thereby pure water is passed through, by the continuously flowing water As the water is gradually raised, the water that is not purified by contacting the purified water F filled in the filter body 21 is purified.

Then, the water purified by the purified water (F) is to pass through the pores through the separation prevention portion 21-1 of the filter body 21, at this time, the strainer 21-2 installed on the upper inner peripheral surface of the filter body 21 Only pure water purified in the course of passing through), in addition to the fine grains of the water purification material (F) is filtered by the strainer 21-1, and finally through the outlet pipe connection portion 33 of the retainer (30) The purified water is to be discharged, as shown in FIG.

Therefore, the purified water passing through the outlet pipe connecting portion 33 is to be provided for the user to drink through the pipe fitting member 62 and finally to the user through the outlet pipe (72).

In the same manner as described above, the purified water may be purified and used as a beverage.

On the other hand, when using the water purifier filter according to the present invention for a period of time when the function of the water purification material (F) filled in the filter 20 is lost, the fastening member 40 is separated from the filter case body 10, and placed inside Holding the filter body 21 with one hand while pulling out the filter 20 to the outside, pulling the filter body cover 22 with the other hand to separate from each other to remove the purified water (F) filled inside The new water purification material F is introduced into the filter main body 21 from which the water purification material F has been removed and filled, and the filter main cover 22 is pushed in and fixed to assemble in the reverse order. .

Although the present invention has been described in detail only with respect to the specific embodiments described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes can be made within the technical scope of the present invention, and such modifications and modifications belong to the appended claims.

1 to 3 are a perspective view of the combined state of the filter for water purifiers according to the present invention in a perspective view and a disassembled state in a longitudinal cross-sectional view.

Figure 4 is a plan view as viewed in the transverse direction cut in the transverse direction of the enclosure case body in the filter for water purifiers according to the present invention.

5a to 5b is a view showing a coupling process of the enclosure case body, the filter and the retainer in the filter for a water purifier according to the present invention.

6a to 6b is a view showing a process for mounting a filter for a water purifier according to the present invention to a clamp.

7 is a view showing the operating relationship of the filter for water purifier according to the present invention.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

10: enclosure case body 11: fastening portion 12: sealing member seating groove

13: support rib 14: stone 20: filter

21: filter body 22: filter bone cover 21-2. 22-2: Filter

30: retainer 31: fixed portion 32: inlet pipe connection

33: outlet pipe connecting portion 34: projection 40: fastening member

41: groove 50 sealing member 61. 62: pipe joint member

61-1. 61-2: fixed protrusion 71: inlet pipe 72: outlet pipe

Claims (5)

Enclosure case body 10; It is provided with a water purification material (F) therein, the filter 20 is installed in the enclosure case body (10) to purify and discharge the unpurified water flowing from the bottom to rise; It is formed on the bottom surface fixing part 31 for fixing the position of the filter 20, formed on the upper surface, disposed on the outside relative to the filter 20, the inlet pipe connecting portion 32 provided with water inlet and the upper surface And a retainer 30 disposed at the center of the filter 20 and having a water outlet pipe connecting portion 33 provided with a water outlet, to cover the opening of the enclosure case body 10 while fixing the filter 20. ; Filter for water purifier, characterized in that it comprises a fastening member (40) for pressing and fixing the retainer (30) while detachably screwed into the opening of the enclosure case body (10). The method of claim 1, In the center of the bottom surface of the retainer 30 is located on the same vertical line with the water outlet pipe connecting portion 33, the inside of the connection pipe 35 which is in communication with the water outlet of the water outlet pipe connecting portion 33 is further provided with reinforcement Filter for water purifier. The method of claim 1, wherein the filter 20, It is disposed inside the cylindrical pipe penetrated up and down, and the separation prevention portion 21-1 provided with a plurality of micropores on the outer surface, and is disposed on the upper surface of the separation prevention portion 21-1 to allow only water to pass through (F) the discharge of the filter main body 21 having a strainer (21-4) to block; A separation prevention part 22-1 having a plurality of micropores on an outer surface thereof, and a filter net 22-2 disposed below the separation prevention part 22-1 to allow only water to pass through and discharge of the purified water F is blocked. A filter for a water purifier, comprising a filter body cover 22 detachably installed at a lower portion of the opened filter body 21. The method of claim 1, Upper and lower surfaces of the retainer 30 and the fastening member 40 are provided with semi-circular projections 34 and semi-circular grooves 41, respectively, and are engaged with each other when the retainer 30 is pressurized by the fastening member 40. Filter for water purifier, characterized in that to prevent water leaks. The method of claim 1, Water purifier filter, characterized in that the outer surface of the enclosure case body (10) is formed so that the projections (14) protruding outward in the longitudinal direction to face each other about the vertical axis.

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