KR20230163799A - Water purifier - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water purifier. The water purifier according to the present invention includes a water purification module that generates purified water by filtering raw water; and a water outlet module that receives the purified water from the water purification module and discharges it to the outside, wherein the water outlet module includes a housing portion; a purified water inlet flow path disposed inside the housing unit and through which the purified water flows; a moving part disposed to be capable of displacement between a first position retracted into the housing part and a second position drawn out of the housing part; a driving unit that displaces the moving unit; and a first passage member fastened to and fixed to the housing unit and receiving purified water from the purified water inflow passage, and a water discharge hole through which the purified water supplied from the first passage member is discharged to the outside, and is fastened to the moving unit. a water outlet unit including a water outlet member that displaces together with the movable part, wherein the water outlet unit discharges the water by disengaging the fastening between the first passage member and the housing part and the fastening between the water outlet member and the moving part. It is characterized in that it can be separated from the module.

Description

Water purifier{WATER PURIFIER}

The present invention relates to a water purifier, and more specifically, to a water purifier that generates and provides purified water by filtering raw water.

A water purifier is a device that produces purified water by filtering raw water supplied from outside. The purified water produced by the water purifier is discharged to the outside through the outlet water flow path. Therefore, in order to use the water purifier hygienically, it is necessary to periodically clean or replace the water outlet flow path. In order to clean or replace the water outlet flow path, it is necessary to separate the water outlet flow path from the water purifier. Conventional water purifiers generally have a structure in which it is difficult to separate the water outlet flow path.

Korea Patent Publication No. 2018-0063657 of Eon Co., Ltd. is for an under sink that integrates a touch-type operation unit into the faucet and allows purified water, cold water, and hot water to be selectively discharged through one faucet by user operation. We are launching a water purifier faucet. The water purifier including the faucet disclosed in the above prior literature has the advantage in terms of ease of use, but has a structure in which the faucet body and faucet head must be separated as a whole in order to separate the water outlet flow path, which is inconvenient in terms of maintenance. .

In addition, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.'s Korean Patent Publication No. 2021-0096346 discloses a water purifier that can change the location of the water outlet unit in various ways. The water purifier disclosed in the prior literature is convenient in that the water outlet position can be adjusted by changing the rotation and height of the water outlet unit, but in order to separate the water outlet flow path from the water outlet unit placed on the upper part of the kitchen workbench, the entire water outlet unit must be dismantled. It has a structure. Accordingly, there is a problem in that it is practically difficult to clean or replace the outlet flow path.

Korea Patent Publication No. 2018-0063657 Korean Patent Publication No. 2021-0096346

In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the water purifier according to the present invention is to improve the maintenance convenience and hygiene of the water purifier through a structure that can easily separate the water outlet from the water outlet module.

The water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention is designed so that entry of a tool for releasing the fastening between the first flow path member of the water outlet part and the housing part can be easily achieved by removing at least a portion of the outer housing members of the housing part of the water outlet module. Another purpose is to increase maintenance convenience and hygiene.

In the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention, by removing at least a part of the outer housing member of the housing part of the water outlet module and at least a part of the housing member of the moving part, it is easy to enter a tool for releasing the fastening between the water outlet member of the moving part and the water outlet part. Another purpose is to increase maintenance convenience and hygiene by ensuring that it can be achieved easily.

Another purpose of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention is to improve hygiene by allowing ultraviolet rays for sterilization to be irradiated directly to the water outlet.

Another purpose of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention is to improve user convenience through an interface unit that moves integrally with the moving unit of the water outlet module.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

To achieve the above object, a water purifier according to the present invention includes a water purification module that generates purified water by filtering raw water; and a water outlet module that receives the purified water from the water purification module and discharges it to the outside, wherein the water outlet module includes a housing portion; a purified water inlet flow path disposed inside the housing unit and through which the purified water flows; a moving part disposed to be capable of displacement between a first position retracted into the housing part and a second position drawn out of the housing part; a driving unit that displaces the moving unit; and a first passage member fastened to and fixed to the housing unit and receiving purified water from the purified water inflow passage, and a water discharge hole through which the purified water supplied from the first passage member is discharged to the outside, and is fastened to the moving unit. a water outlet unit including a water outlet member that displaces together with the movable part, wherein the water outlet unit discharges the water by disengaging the fastening between the first passage member and the housing part and the fastening between the water outlet member and the moving part. It is characterized in that it can be separated from the module.

In the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention, the housing portion includes an outer housing member that covers at least a portion of the outer surface of the water outlet module, and an inner housing member disposed inside the outer housing member and to which the first flow path member is fastened. It includes, and the inner housing member provides a window for separating the water outlet portion into which a tool for releasing the fastening between the first flow path member and the inner housing member can be inserted in a state in which at least a portion of the outer housing member is removed. It is characterized by:

In the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention, the inner housing member includes a first sub inner housing member provided with a window for separating the water outlet and disposed on one side, and a second inner housing member engaged with the first flow path member and disposed on the other side. It is characterized in that it includes two sub-inner housing members.

In the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first sub inner housing member and the second sub inner housing member are fastened to each other.

In the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention, the housing portion includes an outer housing member that covers at least a portion of the outer surface of the water discharge module, the movable portion is disposed inside the outer housing member and includes at least an outer surface of the movable portion. It includes a first moving unit housing member that partitions a portion, and a second moving unit housing member engaged with the water outlet member, and the movement is performed with at least a portion of the outer housing member and the first moving unit housing member removed. A tool for releasing the fastening between the water outlet member and the second moving unit housing member can be inserted through the side of the unit.

The water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes an ultraviolet irradiation unit installed inside the housing unit so that the water outlet hole is located at the upper side when the moving part is in the first position and irradiates ultraviolet rays toward the water outlet hole. It is characterized by

The water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized by further comprising an interface part that is coupled to the moving part to provide an operating interface and is moved integrally with the moving part.

According to the above configuration, the water purifier according to the present invention provides the effect of improving the maintenance convenience and sanitation of the water purifier through a structure in which the water outlet part can be easily separated from the water outlet module.

The water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention is designed so that entry of a tool for releasing the fastening between the first flow path member of the water outlet part and the housing part can be easily achieved by removing at least a portion of the outer housing members of the housing part of the water outlet module. This provides the effect of increasing maintenance convenience and hygiene.

In the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention, by removing at least a part of the outer housing member of the housing part of the water outlet module and at least a part of the housing member of the moving part, it is easy to enter a tool for releasing the fastening between the water outlet member of the moving part and the water outlet part. It provides the effect of increasing maintenance convenience and hygiene by ensuring that it can be achieved easily.

The water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention provides the effect of improving hygiene by allowing ultraviolet rays for sterilization to be irradiated directly to the water outlet.

The water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention provides the effect of improving user convenience through an interface unit that moves integrally with the moving unit of the water outlet module.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the configuration of the invention described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention.

1 is a configuration diagram of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of one side of the outer housing member of the water outlet module of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention and the first moving unit housing member of the moving unit in an exploded state.
Figure 3 is a view showing the disassembled state of the inner housing member of the housing portion of the water outlet module of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the water outlet portion of the water outlet module of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention is separated.
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the other side of the outer housing member of the water outlet module of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention in an exploded state.
Figure 6 is a view showing a state in which the connection member of the water outlet module and the purified water inlet flow path of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention are separated from the water outlet valve.
Figure 7 is a diagram showing the moving part, the driving part, and the water outlet module among the water outlet module of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention with the moving part in the first position.
Figure 8 is a diagram showing the water outlet module of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention with the moving part displaced to the second position.
Figure 9 is a diagram showing the moving part, the driving part, and the water outlet module of the water outlet module of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention with the moving part in the second position.
Figure 10 is a view showing a plurality of flow path members and a water outlet member of the water outlet part of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention in a separated state.
Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view of the water outlet of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 is a diagram showing the flow of water from the water outlet in the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The words and terms used in this specification and claims are not to be construed as limited in their usual or dictionary meanings, but according to the principle that the inventor can define terms and concepts in order to explain his or her invention in the best way. It must be interpreted with meaning and concepts consistent with technical ideas. The embodiments described in this specification and the configuration shown in the drawings correspond to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and do not represent the entire technical idea of the present invention, so the configuration may be replaced by various equivalents at the time of filing of the present invention. There may be water and variations.

In this specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to describe the existence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to describe the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that it does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

A component being “in front,” “rear,” “above,” or “below” another component means that it is in direct contact with the other component, unless there are special circumstances. This includes not only those placed at the “bottom” but also cases where another component is placed in the middle. In addition, the fact that a component is "connected" to another component includes not only being directly connected to each other, but also indirectly connected to each other, unless there are special circumstances.

Hereinafter, a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

1 is a configuration diagram of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention. In addition, Figure 2 is a perspective view of one side of the outer housing member of the water outlet module of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention and the first moving part housing member of the moving part in an exploded state, and Figure 3 is a perspective view of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a diagram showing the inner housing member of the housing portion of the water outlet module in a disassembled state, and Figure 4 is a diagram showing the water outlet portion of the water outlet module of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention in a separated state. Meanwhile, Figure 5 is a perspective view of the other side of the outer housing member of the water outlet module of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention and the first moving part housing member of the moving part in a disassembled state, and Figure 6 is a perspective view of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a diagram showing the connection member of the water outlet module and the purified water inlet flow path separated from the water outlet valve.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 6 , a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a water purification module 100 and a water discharge module 200.

The water purification module 100 filters raw water and generates purified water. The water purification module 100 may be configured to include a filter unit (not shown) that filters raw water. The water purification module 100 may be separated from the water discharge module 200 and placed in a separate space. For example, the water purification module 100 may be placed on the lower side of the sink, and the water discharge module 200 may be placed on the upper side of the sink. That is, the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention may be an under-sink type. Meanwhile, the water purification module 100 may be placed in the same space as the water discharge module 200. For example, in a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention, both the water purification module 100 and the water discharge module 200 may be placed on top of a sink.

Between the water purification module 100 and the water discharge module 200, there is a water discharge passage 110 through which the purified water is discharged from the water purification module 100 to the water discharge module 200, and the fluid discarded from the water discharge module 200 is discharged from the water purification module ( The water supply channel 120 that receives water through 100) may be arranged. In addition, the water purification module 100 may further include a cold water generator (not shown) that cools purified water to generate cold water and a hot water generator (not shown) that heats purified water to generate hot water. The cold water generated in the cold water generator and the hot water generated in the hot water generator may be discharged toward the water outlet module 200 through the water outlet flow path 110. In relation to this, the water purification module 100 may further include a valve (not shown) for selectively flowing purified water, cold water, and hot water into the outlet water passage 110.

The water discharge module 200 receives the purified water from the water purification module 100 and discharges the water to the outside. As discussed above, the water discharge module 200 may be separated from the water purification module 100 and placed in a separate space, or may be placed in the same space as the water purification module 100. In an embodiment of the present invention, the water outlet module 200 includes a housing part 210, a purified water inlet flow path 220, a moving part 230, a driving part 240, a water outlet part 250, a water outlet valve 260, and a connection. It is configured to include a member 265, an ultraviolet ray irradiation unit 270, an interface unit 280, and a drainage passage 290.

The housing portion 210 forms the exterior of the water outlet module 200. The housing unit 210 includes a purified water inlet flow path 220, a moving part 230, a driving part 240, a water outlet part 250, an ultraviolet irradiation part 270, an interface part 280, and a drain flow path 290. This is placed. For example, the housing portion 210 may have a square box shape. In an embodiment of the present invention, the housing portion 210 includes an outer housing member 211 and an inner housing member 212.

The outer housing member 211 covers at least a portion of the outer surface of the water outlet module 200. In an embodiment of the present invention, the outer housing member 211 is a first sub-outer housing member 211a disposed to partition both sides and the upper side of the water outlet module 200, and is arranged to partition the rear of the water outlet module 200. a second sub-outer housing member 211b, a third sub-outer housing member 211c disposed to cover a portion from the front bottom of the water outlet module 200 to a certain height, and a housing portion of the water outlet module 200 ( It includes a fourth sub-outer housing member 211d disposed to define the lower surface of 210). At this time, the first sub-outer housing member 211a, the second sub-outer housing member 211b, the third sub-outer housing member 211c, and the fourth sub-outer housing member 211d are arranged to be independently separable. It can be. The fourth sub-outer housing member 211d may have a shape through which the purified water inlet flow path 220 and the drain flow path 290 can be disposed.

The inner housing member 212 is disposed inside the outer housing member 211. The outer surface of the inner housing member 212 is disposed adjacent to the outer housing member 211, and a purified water inlet flow path 220, etc. may be disposed in the inner space partitioned by the inner housing member 212. A fourth sub-outer housing member 211d may be disposed below the inner housing member 212.

The first flow path member 250a of the water outlet 250 is fastened to the inner housing member 212, and the present invention provides a structure in which the water outlet 250 can be easily separated from the water outlet module 200. In this regard, the inner housing member 212 has a tool T1 for releasing the fastening between the first flow path member 250a and the inner housing member 212 in a state in which at least a portion of the outer housing member 211 is removed. A window 213a for separating the water outlet that can be inserted is provided. At this time, the tool T1 may be the user's hand.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the window 213a for separating the water outlet portion is formed to penetrate through a portion of the inner housing member 212 disposed to partition one side of the water outlet module 200 on the inside of the outer housing member 211. It can be. Accordingly, the water outlet separation window 213a can be exposed to the outside with the first sub-outer housing member 211a of the outer housing members 211 removed.

The window 213a for separating the water outlet portion is formed to expose the fastening portion between the first flow path member 250a of the water outlet portion 250 and the inner housing member 212 to the outside. The window 213a for separating the water outlet may have any shape that allows the tool T1 to enter. The window 213a for separating the water outlet may not be formed as a closed area but may have a partially open shape.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the inner housing member 212 is provided with a window 213a for separating the water outlet and is fastened to the first sub-inner housing member 212a disposed on one side and the first flow path member 250a. It may include a second sub-inner housing member 212b disposed on the other side. The second sub-inner housing member 212b may be provided with a first housing fastening portion 213b to which the first flow path member 250a is fastened. In addition, the inner housing member 212 may further include a third sub-inner housing member 212c disposed to cover the rear upper portion of the water outlet module 200 inside the second sub-outer housing member 211b. .

The first sub-inner housing member 212a may cover one side of the internal space of the housing portion 210 from the bottom to a predetermined height. The second sub-inner housing member 212b may cover the other side of the internal space of the housing portion 210 from the bottom to a predetermined height. In more detail, the first sub-inner housing member 212a is disposed to cover one side, one front side, and one rear side of the inner space of the housing portion 210 from the bottom to a predetermined height, and the second sub-inner housing member 212b ) may be arranged to cover the other side, the front side, and the rear side of the inner space of the housing portion 210 from the bottom to a predetermined height. At this time, the window 213a for separating the water outlet may be provided on a portion of the first sub inner housing member 212a that covers one side of the inner space of the housing portion 210. In addition, the first housing fastening part 213b protrudes to one side from the inner surface of the part of the second sub-inner housing member 212b that covers the other side of the inner space of the housing part 210 to form the first flow path member 250a. ) may be provided to be fastened to a fastening member (B) that is seated through the passage fastening portion (252a).

In addition, the present invention provides a structure that allows entry of a tool T2 capable of separating the purified water inlet flow path 220 in a state in which at least a portion of the outer housing member 211 is removed. Purified water supplied through the purified water inlet flow path 220 can be discharged to the outside through the water outlet 250. Between the water outlet part 250 and the purified water inlet flow path 220, there is a water outlet valve 260 that opens and closes the flow path, and A flow path connecting member 265 is disposed to connect the water outlet end of the purified water inlet flow path 220 and the water outlet valve 260. The present invention provides a structure that allows entry of a tool (T2) that separates the connection member 265 from the water outlet valve 260 integrally with the purified water inlet flow path 220 in a state in which at least a portion of the outer housing member 211 is removed. to provide. At this time, the tool T2 may be the user's hand.

In this regard, the inner housing member 212 has a first flow path separation window ( 214b). The first flow path separation window 214b may be exposed to the outside with at least a portion of the outer housing member 211 removed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first flow path separation window 214b penetrates a portion of the inner housing member 212 disposed to partition the other side of the water outlet module 200 from the inside of the outer housing member 211. can be formed. Accordingly, the first flow path separation window 214b may be exposed to the outside with the first sub-outer housing member 211a of the outer housing members 211 removed. In more detail, the first flow path separation window 214b may be provided on a portion of the second sub-inner housing member 212b that covers the other side of the inner space of the housing portion 210.

Meanwhile, the inner housing member 212 has a second flow path separation window 215 into which a tool (T2) for separating the connection member 265 from the purified water inlet flow path 220 and the outlet valve 260 can be inserted. may include. The second flow path separation window 215 may be exposed to the outside with at least a portion of the outer housing member 211 removed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the second flow path separation window 215 is formed in a portion of the inner housing member 212 that is disposed to partition the rear surface of the water outlet module 200 from the inside of the outer housing member 211. You can. Accordingly, the second flow path separation window 215 may be exposed to the outside with the second sub-outer housing member 211b of the outer housing member 211 removed. In more detail, a first recessed portion 215a recessed from the other side to one side is formed in a portion of the first sub inner housing member 212a that covers the rear side of the inner space of the housing portion 210, and the second sub inner housing member 212a Among the inner housing members 212b, a second recessed portion 215b is formed in the portion that covers the other rear side of the inner space of the housing portion 210, and is recessed from one side to the other, and includes the first sub-inner housing member 212a and With the second sub-inner housing members 212b arranged side by side, the first recessed portion 215a and the second recessed portion 215b are disposed in contact with each other to form the second flow path separation window 215.

The first flow path separation window 214b and the second flow path separation window 215 are formed to expose the fastening portion between the connection member 265 and the water outlet valve 260 to the outside. The first flow path separation window 214b and the second flow path separation window 215 may have any shape that allows the tool T2 to enter. The first flow path separation window 214b and the second flow path separation window 215 may not be formed as closed areas but may have a partially open shape.

The first sub-inner housing member 212a and the second sub-inner housing member 212b may be fastened to each other. Referring to FIG. 3, the first sub-inner housing member 212a and the second sub-inner housing member 212b may be fastened to each other by a fastening member (B). Specifically, a second housing fastening part is disposed on the inner surface of the second sub-inner housing member 212b that covers the other side of the inner space of the housing part 210, extending to one side so that the fastening member (B) is coupled to it. (216b) is provided at least one. In addition, the part of the first sub-inner housing member 212a that covers one side of the inner space of the housing part 210 is formed so that the fastening member B fastened to the second housing fastening part 216b is seated through. 1 One or more fastening holes 214a may be provided. At this time, the fastening member (B) may be a screw.

Meanwhile, the first sub-inner housing member 212a and the second sub-inner housing member 212b may be fastened to the third sub-inner housing member 212c. Specifically, a portion of the first sub-inner housing member 212a that covers the rear side of the interior space of the housing portion 210, and a portion of the second sub-inner housing member 212b that covers the rear side of the interior space of the housing portion 210. The portion covering the other side may be fastened to the third sub inner housing member 212c and the fastening member B, respectively. For this purpose, a portion of the first sub-inner housing member 212a that covers the rear side of the interior space of the housing portion 210, and a portion of the second sub-inner housing member 212b that covers the rear side of the interior space of the housing portion 210 The upper portion of the portion covering the other side may be disposed to overlap the third sub-inner housing member 212c. In addition, the third sub-inner housing member 212c has a third housing fastening part ( 213c) is provided, and a third housing fastening portion 214c is provided at a portion of the first sub-inner housing member 212a and the second sub-inner housing member 212b that overlaps with the third sub-inner housing member 212c. Second fastening holes 217a and 217b may be provided through which the fastening member B fastened to is seated.

Additionally, the first sub-inner housing member 212a and the second sub-inner housing member 212b may also be fastened to the fourth sub-outer housing member 211d. In this regard, the fourth sub-outer housing member 211d is provided with a plurality of fourth housing fastening portions 212d. Third fastening holes 218a and 218b are formed in the first sub inner housing member 212a and the second sub inner housing member 212b so that the fastening member B fastened to the fourth housing fastening part 212d is seated therethrough. This can be provided.

The water purifier according to the present invention is fastened between the first flow path member 250a of the water outlet 250 and the housing part 210 and between the water outlet member 250h of the water outlet 250 and the moving unit 230. By releasing, the water outlet unit 250 can be separated from the water outlet module 200. In this regard, referring to FIG. 4, in a state in which the first sub-outer housing member 211a is removed, the first flow path member 250a and the inner side are connected through the window 213a for separating the water outlet portion of the inner housing member 212. A tool T1 for releasing the fastening between the housing members 212 may be inserted. Accordingly, release of the fastening between the first flow path member 250a and the inner housing member 212 can be easily achieved, and separation of the water outlet 250 can be easily achieved, thereby improving the maintenance convenience and sanitation of the water purifier. there is.

In addition, the water purifier according to the present invention is configured so that the purified water inlet flow path 220 can be easily replaced integrally with the connection member 265 with at least a portion of the outer housing member 211 removed. In this regard, referring to FIG. 6, in a state in which the first sub-outer housing member 211a is removed, water is discharged integrally with the purified water inlet flow path 220 through the flow path separation window 214a of the inner housing member 212. A tool T2 to separate from the valve 260 may be inserted. Accordingly, separation of the purified water inlet flow path 220 and the connecting member 265 can be easily achieved, thereby improving the maintenance convenience and sanitation of the water purifier.

The purified water inlet flow path 220 is configured to allow the purified water to flow in. At least a portion of the purified water inlet flow path 220 may be disposed inside the housing portion 210 . One end of the purified water inlet flow path 220 may be connected to the outlet water flow path 110 of the purified water module 100, and the other end of the purified water inlet flow path 220 may be connected to the water outlet 250 side. In an embodiment of the present invention, the purified water inlet flow path 220 may be arranged to extend in the vertical direction to flow the purified water from the lower side to the upper side of the water outlet module 200. In more detail, a certain lower section of the purified water inlet flow passage 220 is disposed to extend to the lower side of the housing portion 210, and the remaining section of the purified water inflow passage 220 is located within the inner housing member 212 of the housing portion 210. It can be placed in a space defined by .

The moving part 230 is disposed to be capable of displacement between a first position retracted into the housing part 210 and a second position pulled out to the outside of the housing part 210. Figure 7 shows the moving part, the driving part, and the water outlet part of the water outlet module of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention in a state in which the moving part is in the first position, and Figure 8 shows the water outlet module of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is shown with the moving part displaced to the second position. In addition, Figure 9 shows the moving part, the driving part, and the water outlet part of the water outlet module of the water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention with the moving part in the second position. Referring to FIGS. 7 to 9 , the moving unit 230 may be arranged to be displaced in the horizontal direction between a first position and a second position. For example, the second position may be a position where the moving part 230 is pulled out to the front of the housing part 210.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the moving part 230 may be disposed at the upper portion inside the housing part 210. Specifically, the moving part 230 may be disposed inside the outer housing member 211 at the upper part of the space defined by the inner housing member 212.

The moving part 230 is disposed inside the outer housing member 211 and includes a first moving part housing member 231 that partitions at least a portion of the outer surface of the moving part 230, and a water outlet member of the water outlet part 250 ( It may be configured to include a second moving unit housing member 232 engaged with 250h). In an embodiment of the present invention, the first moving unit housing member 231 may be disposed to partition both side surfaces and the upper surface of the moving unit 230. Additionally, the second moving unit housing member 232 may be disposed to partition the front of the moving unit 230. The inner surface of the second moving unit housing member 232 is provided with a moving member fastening portion 232a to which a fastening member B that penetrates and is seated in the second water discharge member fastening portion 256h of the water discharge member 250h is coupled. .

The first moving unit housing member 231 is exposed to the outside with at least a portion of the outer housing member 211 removed. In addition, a tool (T1) for releasing the fastening between the water outlet member 250h and the second moving unit housing member 232 through the side of the moving unit 230 in a state in which the first moving unit housing member 231 is removed. can be inserted. In other words, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the water outlet member 250h is discharged through the side of the moving part 230 in a state in which the first sub-outer housing member 211a and the first moving part housing member 231 are removed. ) and the second moving unit housing member 231, a structure into which a tool (T1) for releasing the fastening can be inserted is provided.

As described above, the present invention is to release the fastening between the first flow path member 250a and the housing part 210 and the fastening between the water outlet member 250h and the moving part 230, so that the water outlet unit 250 is a water outlet module. It is characterized by being separable from (200). In this regard, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the water outlet member 250h is discharged through the side of the moving part 230 in a state in which the first sub-outer housing member 211a and the first moving part housing member 231 are removed. A tool (T1) for releasing the fastening between the moving part front housing member 231 and the moving part may be inserted. Accordingly, the connection between the water outlet member 250h and the second moving unit housing member 232 can be easily released. In other words, in the case of the water purifier according to the embodiment of the present invention, the water outlet unit 250 can be separated with only the first sub-outer housing member 211 and the first moving unit housing member 231 removed. . Therefore, maintenance of the water purifier becomes easier, and through this, the hygiene of the water purifier can be improved.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the moving unit 230 further includes a third moving unit housing member 233 disposed to cover both sides and the upper surface of a certain space at the top inside the first moving unit housing member 231. It can be configured as follows. The third moving unit housing member 233 protects the driving unit 240 disposed at the top of the water outlet module 200 from external shocks, etc.

The driving unit 240 displaces the moving unit 230. The driving unit 240 displaces the moving unit 230 from a first position retracted into the interior of the housing unit 210 to a second position drawn out to the outside of the housing unit 210 or moves it to the outside of the housing unit 210. It is displaced from the drawn-out second position to the first position retracted into the interior of the housing portion 210.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the driving unit 240 is disposed on the upper part of the water outlet 250. As will be described later, when the moving part 230 is displaced in the horizontal direction between the first position and the second position, the water outlet part 250 is displaced together with the moving part 230 and has a motion component in the horizontal direction and a vertical direction. It has all of the exercise components. Therefore, when the driving unit 240 is disposed on the upper part of the water outlet unit 250, the water outlet unit 250 can smoothly perform displacement without interference with the driving unit 240.

7 and 9, the driving unit 240 is coupled to the motor 241 fixed to the housing unit 210, the pinion 242 coupled to the output shaft of the motor 241, and the moving unit 230 to form the pinion. It is configured to include a rack bar (243) that engages with (242) and moves linearly forward or backward according to the rotation of the pinion (242). In more detail, the driving unit 240 includes a fixed bar 244 in the form of a cantilever, one end of which is coupled to the portion of the housing unit 210 that covers the rear upper portion of the water outlet module 200 and extending forward, and a fixed bar. It further includes a motor housing 245 fastened to 244, and the motor 241 may be disposed within the motor housing 245. At this time, a plurality of fixing bars 244 may be arranged side by side. Meanwhile, the rack bar 243 may be coupled to the third moving unit housing member 233 of the moving unit 230. In an embodiment of the present invention, the rack bar 243 is provided in a portion of the third moving unit housing member 233 that covers the upper side of the driving unit 240. Meanwhile, the fixing bar 244 may be coupled to the third sub-inner housing member 212c.

The water outlet unit 250 receives the purified water from the purified water inlet flow path 220 and discharges the purified water to the outside. Referring to Figures 7 and 9, in the embodiment of the present invention, the water outlet portion 250 is fastened to and fixed to the housing portion 210 and is a first flow path member 250a that receives purified water from the purified water inlet flow path 220. and a water outlet member 250h that is connected to the first flow path member 250a and has a water outlet hole 252h through which purified water is discharged to the outside, and is fastened to the moving part 230 and is displaced together with the moving part 230. It is composed.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the water outlet unit 250 receives the purified water from the purified water inlet flow path 220 and includes a moving part ( 230). The plurality of passage members 250b, 250c, and 250d are rotatably connected to each other. At this time, the water outlet side end of the water outlet 250 through which the purified water is discharged is fixed to the water outlet hole 252h of the water outlet member 250h, and the water intake side end of the water outlet part 250 is connected to the purified water inlet flow path 220. It is fixed to the outlet valve 260.

The plurality of passage members 250a, 250b, 250c, and 250d of the water outlet 250 unfold when the moving part 230 moves from the first position to the second position, and the moving part 230 moves from the second position to the second position. Can be folded when displaced to position 1. Additionally, when the moving unit 230 is in the second position, the water outlet unit 250 can discharge the purified water to the lower side of the moving unit 230.

As described above, the moving part 230 moves only in the horizontal direction when displaced. On the other hand, the plurality of passage members 250a, 250b, 250c, and 250d of the water outlet 250 are unfolded or folded with both horizontal and vertical motion components when the moving part 230 is displaced.

Figure 10 shows a plurality of flow path members and a water outlet member of the water outlet of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention in a separated state, and Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view of the water outlet of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention. 10 and 11, in an embodiment of the present invention, the water outlet 250 includes a first flow path member 250a, a second flow path member 250b, a third flow path member 250c, and a fourth flow path member. Includes (250d).

The first flow path member 250a is connected to the water outlet valve 260. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first passage member 250a is a 1-1 passage member 251a whose lower end is connected to the outlet valve 260 and extends in the vertical direction, and the first passage member 250a is connected to the housing portion. A flow path fastening part 252a extending outward from the outer surface of the 1-1 flow path member 251a so that the fastening member fastened to (210) is coupled, and fluid communication is possible with the upper end of the 1-1 flow path member 251a. A 1-2 flow path member 253a connected to the 1-2 flow path member 253a, a 1-3 flow path member 254a connected in fluid communication with the 1-2 flow member 253a and extending in the front-back direction, and a second flow path member 250b. The first connecting portion 255a provided at the front end of the 1-3 flow path member 254a for connection with the 1-3 flow path member 254a for fastening with the first link stabilizing member 250f to be described later. It is configured to include a first extension portion 256a extending outward from the outer surface.

The second flow path member 250b includes a first shaft pipe 251b rotatably connected to the first passage member 250a, a second shaft pipe 253b arranged side by side and spaced apart from the first shaft pipe 251b, It is configured to include a connection pipe (252b) connecting the first shaft pipe (251b) and the second shaft pipe (253b). In an embodiment of the present invention, the first shaft pipe 251b and the second shaft pipe 253b each function as a rotation axis and are arranged parallel to each other. Additionally, the first shaft pipe 251b and the second shaft pipe 253b may be arranged to extend in the left and right directions. The first flow path member 250a may be connected to one axial side of the first shaft pipe 251b. More specifically, in an embodiment of the present invention, the first connection portion 255a of the first flow member 250a is connected to one axial side of the first shaft pipe 251b while ensuring watertightness. The other axial side of the first shaft pipe 251b is closed, and the connecting pipe 252b connects the side of the first shaft pipe 251b and the side of the second shaft pipe 253b. In addition, like the first shaft pipe 251b, the second shaft pipe 253b is configured such that the other axial side is closed and one axial side is in communication with the third flow path member 250c.

The third flow path member 250c is rotatably coupled to the second shaft pipe 253b. In an embodiment of the present invention, the third flow path member 250c includes a third flow path member 251c arranged to flow purified water supplied from the second flow path member 250b to the fourth flow path member 250d. . The third flow path member 251c extends in the front-back direction. The third passage member 250c includes a second connection portion 252c provided at the rear end of the third passage member 251c, a third connection portion 253c provided at the front end of the third passage member 251c, and a connection portion described later. It further includes a second extension portion 254c extending outward from the outer surface of the third flow path member 251c for fastening to the second link stabilizing member 250g. There may be a plurality of second extension parts 254c. In addition, the second connection portion 252c is connected to one side in the axial direction of the second shaft pipe 253b of the second flow path member 250b to ensure watertightness.

The fourth passage member 250d includes a third shaft pipe 251d to which the third passage member 250c is rotatably coupled, and a water outlet pipe 252d extending outward from the outer peripheral surface of the third shaft pipe 251d. It is composed. The third axis pipe 251d functions as a rotation axis and can be arranged to extend in the left and right directions. A third connection portion 253c of a third flow path member 250c is connected to one axial side of the third shaft pipe 251d to ensure watertightness. The other axial side of the third axial pipe 251d is closed, and purified water flowing into the third axial pipe 251d can be discharged to the outside through the water outlet pipe 252d. Additionally, the water outlet pipe 252d may extend downward from the outer surface of the third shaft pipe 251d. In an embodiment of the present invention, the water outlet pipe 252d is coupled to the water outlet member 250h. In more detail, the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe 252d may be fitted into the outlet hole 252h of the water outlet member 250h. Additionally, the fourth flow path member 250d includes a third connection portion 253d extending to the outside of the water outlet pipe 252d so that a fastening member for fastening the water outlet pipe 252d to the water outlet member 250h is fastened. The fastening member (e.g., screw) passes through the third connection portion 253d and is fastened to the first water discharge member fastening portion 255h of the water discharge member 250h, thereby connecting the water discharge member 250h and the fourth flow path member 250d. may be concluded. Meanwhile, the fourth flow path member 250d may further include a light source arrangement portion 254d extending parallel to the water outlet pipe 252d from the outer surface of the third shaft pipe 251d. The end of the light source arrangement portion 254d is fastened to the lighting hole 253h of the water outlet member 250h and is provided to allow transmission of illumination light. The light source 250e is disposed inside the light source arrangement unit 254d, and when purified water is discharged through the outlet hole 252h, illumination light by the light source 250e may be provided through the illumination hole 253h. there is.

When the moving part 230 is in the first position, the first shaft pipe 251b is disposed in front of the second shaft pipe 253b, and the third passage member 250c is stacked with the first passage member 250a. It is placed. In addition, when the moving part 230 moves from the first position to the second position, the second axis tube 253b rotates forward of the first axis tube 251b around the first axis tube 251b. In this embodiment of the present invention, when the moving part 230 is displaced in the horizontal direction between the first position and the second position, the water outlet 250 produces both a horizontal motion component and a vertical motion component. It is displaced so that water can be discharged from the outside of the housing portion 210. In other words, the water outlet 250 enables horizontal displacement of the water outlet 250 through a plurality of passage members 250a, 250b, 250c, and 250d without expansion or contraction of individual passage members. Through this, the hygiene of the water outlet 250 can be improved. Additionally, durability of the water outlet 250 can be secured.

Figure 12 shows the flow of water from the water outlet in a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 12, the purified water flowing into the water outlet 250 through the first flow path member 251a is connected to the first axial pipe 251b, the connecting pipe 252b, and the second axial pipe (252b) of the second flow path member 250b. It flows to the third flow path member 250c through 253b). In addition, purified water that has passed through the third flow path member 250c is discharged to the outside through the third shaft pipe 251d and the water outlet pipe 252d of the fourth flow path member 250d. As seen above, to form this flow path, the first flow path member 250a is connected to one side in the axial direction of the first shaft pipe 251b, and the third flow path member 250c is connected to the second shaft pipe 253b and the third shaft pipe 251b. Each is connected to one side in the axial direction of the shaft pipe (251d). Additionally, the other axial sides of the first shaft pipe 251b, the second shaft pipe 253b, and the third shaft pipe 251d are closed.

Meanwhile, the outlet portion 250 includes a first link stabilizing member 250f connected to the other axial side of the first shaft pipe 251b and supporting the first shaft pipe, a second shaft pipe 253b, and a third shaft pipe 251d. It may be configured to further include a second link stabilizing member (250g) connected to the other axial side, respectively, to support the second shaft pipe (253b) and the third shaft pipe (251d). The stability of the rotational displacement of the water outlet 250 can be increased through the first link stabilization member 250f and the second link stabilization member 250g.

The first link stabilizing member 250f supports the first shaft pipe 251b of the second flow path member 250b together with the first flow path member 250a. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first link stabilizing member 250f includes a first link bar 251f disposed in parallel with the 1-3 flow path members 254a of the first flow path member 250a, and a first link The first extension portion 256a is provided in a state overlapping with the fourth connection portion 252f and the first extension portion 256a provided at the front end of the bar 251f and connected to the other axial side of the first shaft pipe 251b. It may include a third extension portion 253f extending outward from the outer surface of the first link bar 251f so that the fastening member B disposed therethrough is fastened.

The second link stabilizing member 250g supports the fourth shaft pipe 251d of the fourth flow path member 250d together with the third flow path member 250c. In addition, the second link stabilizing member 250g, together with the third flow path member 250c, allows the second shaft pipe 253b to rotate stably around the first shaft pipe 251b. In an embodiment of the present invention, the second link stabilizing member 250g includes a second link bar 251g disposed in parallel with the third flow path member 251c to rotate the second shaft pipe 253b, and a second link bar ( A fifth connection portion (252g) provided on the rear end outer surface of the second shaft pipe (253b) and connected to the other axial side of the second link bar (251g), and a third shaft pipe (251d) extending from the front end outer surface of the second link bar (251g) The second link bar is fastened so that the fastening member (B) disposed through the second extension part (254c) overlaps with the sixth connection part (253g) connected to the other axial side and the second extension part (254c). It may include a fourth extension portion (254g) extending outward from the outer surface of (251g).

The water outlet member 250h is arranged to be displaced integrally with the moving part 230. When the moving part 230 is in the second position pulled out to the outside of the housing part 210, the water outlet member 250h is exposed to the outside of the housing part 210, and the purified water is discharged through the water outlet hole 252h. It can be released.

Referring to FIG. 10, the water outlet member 250h is engaged with the moving part 230 and has a water outlet member body 251h that is displaced together with the moving part 230, and a water outlet hole 252h formed through the water outlet member body 251h. ), an illumination hole 253h formed penetrating the water outlet member body 251h so that the illumination light travels outward, and recessed forward from the rear portion of the water outlet member body 251h for arrangement of the first flow path member 250a. A first water outlet member fastening part 255h that protrudes upward and extends from the front part of the plate body 251h for fastening with the recessed part 254h and the fourth flow path member 250d, and the second moving unit housing member 232 ) and a second water outlet member fastening portion 256h that protrudes upward and extends from the front portion of the plate body 251h for fastening with the plate body 251h. As described above, the water outlet member 250h is fastened to the moving unit 230 by coupling the fastening member B, which is seated through the second water outlet member fastening part 256h, to the moving member fastening part 232a.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the fastening between the water outlet member 250h and the moving part 230 is performed by a fastening member B that penetrates the second water outlet member fastening part 256h and is coupled to the second moving part housing member 232. ) can be achieved by. In addition, the fastening between the water outlet member 250h and the moving unit 230 can be easily released while the first sub-outer housing member 211a and the first moving unit housing member 232 are separated from the water outlet module 200. It can be.

Meanwhile, when the moving part 230 is disposed in the first position, the water outlet hole 252h of the water outlet member 250h is not exposed to the outside of the water outlet module 200, and the moving part 230 is placed in the second position. In the disposed state, the water outlet hole 252h of the water outlet member 250h is exposed to the outside of the water outlet module 200. Therefore, according to the present invention, the water outlet hole 252h is not exposed to the outside at all times, and the water outlet hole 252h can be exposed to the outside only when purified water is to be dispensed. Accordingly, the hygiene and space efficiency of the water purifier can be increased.

The water outlet valve 260 is disposed between the purified water inlet flow path 220 and the water outlet 250 to open and close the flow path between the purified water inlet flow path 220 and the water outlet 250. When the water outlet valve 260 is opened, the fluid in the purified water inlet flow path 220 may flow toward the water outlet 250 and be discharged to the outside. On the other hand, when the outlet valve 260 is closed, the fluid in the purified water inlet flow path 220 cannot flow toward the water outlet 250, and flows toward the purified water module 100 through the drain flow path 290. Control of the outlet valve 260 may be performed by a control unit (not shown). For example, the control unit may be placed in the water purification module 100, and the control unit and the water outlet valve 260 may be connected through wired or wireless communication.

The connection member 265 connects the water outlet end of the purified water inlet flow path 220 and the water outlet valve 260. The fluid flowing to the outlet end of the purified water inlet flow path 220 may proceed to the outlet unit 250 through the connection member 265 when the outlet valve 260 is open. Additionally, the connection member 265 may be connected to a drain passage 290 for draining the fluid in the purified water inlet passage 220 to the purified water module 100 when the discharge valve 260 is closed. That is, when the connecting member 265 is separated, the purified water inlet flow path 220 and the drain flow path 290 may be separated from the water outlet valve 260 as one body.

The ultraviolet irradiation unit 270 is installed inside the housing unit 210 so that the water outlet end of the water outlet unit 250 is located at the upper side when the moving unit 230 is in the first position and is installed at the water outlet end of the water outlet unit 250. Irradiate ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet irradiation unit 270 is disposed within the space defined by the inner housing member 212 and can irradiate ultraviolet rays to the upper side of the space defined by the inner housing member 212. Referring to FIG. 4, when the moving unit 230 is in the first position, the water outlet end of the water outlet unit 250, that is, the end of the water outlet pipe 252d of the fourth flow path member 250d, is the ultraviolet irradiation unit 270. You can see that it is placed on the upper side of . In this way, according to the present invention, when the moving part 230 is in the first position, it is possible for the ultraviolet irradiation unit 270 to directly irradiate ultraviolet rays to the water outlet end of the water outlet unit 250, thereby improving the hygiene of the water purifier. can be improved.

The interface unit 280 is coupled to the moving unit 230 to provide a manipulation interface and is displaced integrally with the moving unit 230. The interface unit 280 may be coupled to the second moving unit housing member 232 that partitions the front portion of the moving unit 230. For example, the interface unit 280 may provide a touch screen-type operating interface. Additionally, the interface unit 280 can display various types of information. According to the present invention, usability can be improved through the interface unit 280 that is integrated with the water outlet unit 250.

The drain flow path 290 is a flow path for draining the flow rate provided through the purified water inlet flow path 220 that is not discharged to the outside and needs to be drained toward the water purification module 100. The drain flow path 290 is connected to the water intake flow path 120 of the water purification module 100. As described above, the water purification module 100 can provide cold water or hot water in addition to purified water. If the user selects the outlet of hot water, the outlet valve 260 is closed until the hot water supplied from the purified water module 100 reaches a predetermined temperature, thereby allowing the fluid in the purified water inlet flow path 220 to enter the outlet unit 250. It can be drained to the water purification module 100 through the drain passage 290 without supplying it to the water. As described above, the drain passage 290 may be connected to the connecting member 265, and may be separated from the outlet valve 260 along with the purified water inlet passage 220 when the connecting member 265 is separated.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiment presented in the present specification, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can add components within the scope of the same spirit. , other embodiments can be easily proposed by change, deletion, addition, etc., but this will also be said to be within the scope of the present invention.

100: Water purification module 200: Water discharge module
210: Housing portion 220: Purified water inlet flow path
230: moving part 240: driving part
250: outlet 260: outlet valve
265: connection member 270: ultraviolet irradiation unit
280: Interface part 290: Drainage flow path

Claims (7)

A water purification module that filters raw water to produce purified water; and
It includes a water discharge module that receives the purified water from the water purification module and discharges it to the outside,
The water outlet module is,
Housing part;
a purified water inlet flow path disposed inside the housing unit and through which the purified water flows;
a moving part disposed to be capable of displacement between a first position retracted into the housing part and a second position drawn out of the housing part;
a driving unit that displaces the moving unit; and
A first flow path member is fastened and fixed to the housing unit and receives purified water from the water inlet flow path, and has an outlet hole through which the purified water supplied from the first flow path member is discharged to the outside, and is fastened to the moving part to It includes; a water outlet including a water outlet member that displaces together with the movable part,
A water purifier, wherein the water outlet unit can be separated from the water outlet module by releasing the coupling between the first flow path member and the housing part and the coupling between the water outlet member and the moving unit. According to claim 1,
The housing portion includes an outer housing member that covers at least a portion of the outer surface of the water discharge module, and an inner housing member disposed inside the outer housing member and to which the first flow path member is fastened,
The inner housing member is characterized in that it provides a window for separating the water outlet portion into which a tool for releasing the fastening between the first flow path member and the inner housing member can be inserted in a state in which at least a portion of the outer housing member is removed. A water purifier that does. According to claim 2,
The inner housing member includes a first sub inner housing member provided with a window for separating the water outlet and disposed on one side, and a second sub inner housing member engaged with the first flow path member and disposed on the other side. A water purifier that does. According to claim 3,
A water purifier, wherein the first sub inner housing member and the second sub inner housing member are fastened to each other. According to claim 1,
The housing portion includes an outer housing member that covers at least a portion of the outer surface of the water discharge module,
The moving part includes a first moving part housing member disposed inside the outer housing member and partitioning at least a portion of an outer surface of the moving part, and a second moving part housing member engaged with the water outlet member,
In a state in which at least a portion of the outer housing member and the first moving unit housing member are removed, a tool for releasing the fastening between the water outlet member and the second moving unit housing member can be inserted through the side of the moving unit. Featured water purifier. According to claim 1,
A water purifier further comprising an ultraviolet irradiation unit installed inside the housing unit so that the water outlet hole is located at the upper side when the moving part is in the first position, and irradiates ultraviolet rays toward the water outlet hole. According to claim 1,
A water purifier further comprising an interface unit coupled to the moving unit to provide an operating interface and displaced integrally with the moving unit.

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