KR20230166253A - Water purifier and water purifier assembly including same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water purifier and a water purifier assembly including the same. Specifically, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a frame that can accommodate a filter capable of filtering water and has an outlet formed on one side for discharging air introduced therein; a cooling body into which the water can flow; a thermoelectric module that cools water flowing into the cooling body; a power supply device that supplies power to the thermoelectric module and is disposed on one side of the frame; a fan unit that exhausts the air to the outside of the frame by rotating about an axis to cool one or more of the thermoelectric module and the power supply device, and is spaced apart from the one surface of the frame in the axial direction; A water purifier may be provided that guides the flow of air so that the air passing through the fan unit flows toward the outlet, and includes a guide disposed between the fan unit and the outlet.

Description

Water purifier and water purifier assembly including the same {WATER PURIFIER AND WATER PURIFIER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SAME}

The present invention relates to a water purifier and a water purifier assembly including the same.

Generally, a water purifier is a device that receives water from a water source such as a tap, filters it into purified water, and then provides the purified water to the user. These water purifiers use a filter to filter water into purified water, and the water filtered by the filter flows along a flow path provided inside the water purifier and then is discharged outside the water purifier.

Meanwhile, purified water may be provided directly to the user, but may also be provided as cold water after being cooled to a predetermined temperature or lower. To this end, the water purifier may include a thermoelectric module for cooling purified water below a predetermined temperature, a power supply device for supplying power to the thermoelectric module, and a fan unit that can cool the thermoelectric module and the power supply device.

The present applicant's Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0063022 “Cold water tank and water treatment device including the same” (Patent Document 1) discloses a power supply device capable of supplying power to a cooling unit.

However, because the power supply device of Patent Document 1 is placed adjacent to the filter through which water is filtered, heat generated from the power supply device may be transferred to the filter. In this case, the temperature of the water flowing into the filter may increase due to the heat generated from the power supply while it is being filtered through the filter. In addition, since the power supply device of Patent Document 1 is disposed adjacent to a flow path for water to flow and a water outlet member through which water is discharged to the outside, heat generated in the power supply device can be transferred to the flow path and the water outlet member. In this case, the water flowing inside the flow path may be provided to the user with its temperature increased by the heat generated from the power supply device.

Accordingly, a water purifier is being developed in which the power supply device is placed at the rear of the frame so that the power supply device is separated from the filter, flow path, and water discharge member.

However, when the power supply device is placed at the rear of the frame, the fan unit is separated from the rear of the frame due to the space occupied by the power supply device, and the flow rate of air discharged out of the water purifier through the outlet formed at the rear of the frame is reduced. . In other words, due to the space between the rear of the frame and the fan unit, the air passing through the fan unit does not flow directly to the outlet, but forms a vortex or stays inside the water purifier. In this case, the flow rate of air flowing into the water purifier and then being discharged outside the water purifier decreases, and the thermoelectric module and power supply device are not effectively cooled. In addition, the cooling efficiency of the thermoelectric module decreases due to an increase in the temperature of the thermoelectric module and the power supply device.

Therefore, there is a need for a water purifier that can effectively cool the thermoelectric module and the power supply device by smoothing the flow of air flowing into the water purifier and discharged to the outside by the fan unit.

Korean open patent 10-2018-0063022 (application published on June 11, 2018)

One embodiment of the present invention was invented with the above background in mind. By arranging a guide between one side of the frame where the outlet is formed and the fan unit, the air flowing into the water purifier does not form a vortex and flows smoothly outside the water purifier. We would like to provide a water purifier that can be discharged.

In addition, one embodiment of the present invention can effectively cool the thermoelectric module and the power supply device by increasing the flow rate of air flowing into the water purifier and discharged to the outside, and can prevent the cooling efficiency of the thermoelectric module from decreasing. We would like to provide a water purifier with

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention seeks to provide a water purifier that can effectively dissipate heat generated from the power supply device through the outlet by arranging the power supply device in a position adjacent to the outlet.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention seeks to provide a water purifier that can more stably support components placed on the top of the water purifier by supporting a guide that guides the flow of air on the upper surface of the power supply device.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a frame capable of accommodating a filter capable of filtering water and having an outlet formed on one side for discharging air introduced therein; a cooling body into which the water can flow; a thermoelectric module that cools water flowing into the cooling body; a power supply device that supplies power to the thermoelectric module and is disposed on one side of the frame; a fan unit that exhausts the air to the outside of the frame by rotating about an axis to cool one or more of the thermoelectric module and the power supply device, and is spaced apart from the one surface of the frame in the axial direction; A water purifier may be provided that guides the flow of air so that the air passing through the fan unit flows toward the outlet, and includes a guide disposed between the fan unit and the outlet.

Additionally, a water purifier may be provided in which the guide includes an extension portion extending from the fan unit toward the outlet.

Additionally, a water purifier may be provided in which the extension portion extends upward from one side and the other side of the upper surface of the power supply device and has a shape that is open downward.

In addition, a heat pipe that receives heat generated from the thermoelectric module through the heat pipe; And a water purifier may be provided that receives heat transferred to the heat pipe and further includes a heat sink disposed above the heat pipe, wherein the fan unit is disposed between the heat sink and the guide.

In addition, an inlet is formed on the side of the frame for the air to flow into the frame, and the fan unit allows the air flowing into the frame through the inlet to flow through the heat sink, the fan unit, and the guide. A water purifier may be provided that is driven to pass sequentially.

In addition, the frame includes a main frame in which the inlet and the outlet are formed; and a filter frame on which the filter can be seated and in which one or more through holes are formed, wherein the filter frame is disposed at a position adjacent to the heat sink, and the fan unit is configured to allow air flowing into the frame through the inlet. A water purifier may be provided that is driven so that air passes through the one or more through holes and flows toward the heat sink.

In addition, the inlet is formed in the lower part of the frame, the outlet is formed in the upper part of the frame, and the fan unit allows air introduced into the frame through the inlet to rise through the cooling body to the A water purifier driven to flow toward a heat sink may be provided.

Additionally, a filter that filters water to provide purified water; and a water purifier on which the filter is detachably mounted, the water purifier comprising: a frame capable of accommodating the filter and having an outlet on one side for discharging air introduced therein; a cooling body into which the water can flow; a thermoelectric module that cools water flowing into the cooling body; a power supply device that supplies power to the thermoelectric module and is disposed on one side of the frame; a fan unit that exhausts the air to the outside of the frame by rotating about an axis to cool one or more of the thermoelectric module and the power supply device, and is spaced apart from the one surface of the frame in the axial direction; A water purifier assembly may be provided that guides the flow of air so that the air passing through the fan unit flows toward the outlet, and includes a guide disposed between the fan unit and the outlet.

In one embodiment of the present invention, by disposing a guide between one side of the frame where the outlet is formed and the fan unit, the air flowing into the water purifier can be smoothly discharged outside the water purifier without forming a vortex.

In addition, one embodiment of the present invention can effectively cool the thermoelectric module and the power supply device by increasing the flow rate of air flowing into the water purifier and discharged to the outside, and can prevent the cooling efficiency of the thermoelectric module from decreasing. There is an effect.

Additionally, in one embodiment of the present invention, by arranging the power supply device in a position adjacent to the outlet, heat generated in the power supply device can be effectively dissipated through the outlet.

In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface of the power supply device supports a guide that guides the flow of air, which has the effect of more stably supporting components placed on the upper part of the water purifier.

1 is a perspective view showing a water purifier assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the water purifier assembly of Figure 1.
FIG. 3 is an exploded side view of the side cover of the water purifier assembly of FIG. 1.
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of Figure 1.
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the guide of Figure 2.
Figure 6 is a diagram showing the direction in which air flows in a rear perspective view of a water purifier assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a diagram showing the direction in which air flows in the side view of Figure 3.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments for implementing the technical idea of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

In addition, when describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

In addition, when a component is mentioned as being 'connected', 'supported', 'inflowed', 'supplied' or 'flowed' to another component, it is directly connected to, supported, inflowed, supplied or 'flowed' to that other component. It may be possible, but it should be understood that other components may exist in the middle.

The terms used in this specification are merely used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one component from another.

As used in the specification, the meaning of "comprising" is to specify a specific characteristic, area, integer, step, operation, element and/or component, and to specify another specific property, area, integer, step, operation, element, component and/or group. It does not exclude the existence or addition of .

In addition, it should be noted in advance that expressions for directions such as up and down in this specification are explained based on the drawings, and may be expressed differently if the direction of the object in question changes. Meanwhile, in this specification, the up-down direction, front-back direction, and left-right direction may be the coordinate axis directions of FIGS. 1 to 3, 6, and 7.

Hereinafter, the specific configuration of the water purifier assembly 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Hereinafter, referring to Figures 1 and 2, the water purifier assembly 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention can provide clean water to the user by filtering water supplied from the outside. For example, the water purifier assembly 1 can receive water from a water source (not shown) such as a tap, and filter the supplied water into clean water. This water purifier assembly 1 may include a water purifier 10 and a filter 20.

Referring to Figures 2 and 3, when the water purifier 10 is equipped with the filter 20, it can filter water and provide clean water to the user. This water purifier 10 includes a frame 100, a flow path module 200, a cooling body 300, a cooling unit 400, a heat dissipation unit 500, a fan unit 600, a power supply device 700, and a guide ( 800).

The frame 100 can support the flow module 200, cooling body 300, cooling unit 400, heat dissipation unit 500, fan unit 600, power supply device 700, and guide 800. there is. Additionally, the frame 100 can accommodate a cooling body 300, a cooling unit 400, a heat dissipation unit 500, a fan unit 600, a power supply device 700, and a guide 800 therein. can be provided. This frame 100 may include a main frame 110 and a filter frame 120.

The main frame 110 supports the euro module 200, cooling body 300, cooling unit 400, heat dissipation unit 500, fan unit 600, power supply device 700, and guide 800. You can. Additionally, the main frame 110 may support the filter frame 120. An inlet 111 and an outlet 112 may be formed in this main frame 110.

The inlet 111 may be formed in the main frame 110 to allow air to flow into the frame 100. A plurality of such inlets 111 may be provided, and a plurality of inlets 111 may be formed on the left and right sides of the main frame 110, respectively. Additionally, the plurality of inlets 111 may be arranged adjacent to the lower part of the main frame 110.

The outlet 112 may be formed in the main frame 110 so that air introduced into the frame 100 can be discharged. These outlets 112 may be formed on the rear of the main frame 110 and may be provided in plural numbers.

The filter frame 120 may support the filter 20 and provide a space in which the filter 20 is seated. This filter frame 120 is placed on the upper side of the cooling body 300 and may be supported on the main frame 110 so as to be placed on the front side of the heat sink 520, which will be described later. Additionally, the filter frame 120 may be supported on the main frame 110 so as to be placed rearward than the flow path module 200. Meanwhile, a through hole 121 may be formed in the filter frame 120.

The through hole 121 may be formed in the filter frame 120 to allow air to flow through the filter frame 120. For example, air introduced into the frame 100 may pass through the through hole 121 of the filter frame 120 and flow into the heat sink 520. A plurality of such through holes 121 may be provided.

The flow path module 200 can guide the water filtered in the filter 20 to the outside of the frame 100. This flow path module 200 may be supported on the main frame 110 so as to be placed on the front part of the main frame 110. Additionally, the flow module 200 may be detachably mounted on the main frame 110 so that it can be replaced from the main frame 110. This flow path module 200 may include a water outlet portion 210 and a flow path portion 220.

The water outlet unit 210 can discharge water flowing along the flow path unit 220 to the outside. This water outlet 210 may be placed on the front part of the main frame 110, and at least a portion may be exposed to the outside of the frame 100. Additionally, the water outlet unit 210 may communicate with the flow path unit 220. Meanwhile, in this specification, the water outlet unit 210 has been described as a single configuration with the flow path unit 220, but this is only an example, and the water outlet unit 210 may be provided as a separate configuration from the flow path unit 220. It may also be formed integrally with the frame 100.

The flow path portion 220 may provide a passage for water to flow. This flow path portion 220 can guide the water filtered in the filter 20 to the water outlet portion 210. Additionally, the flow path portion 220 may be disposed on the front portion of the main frame 110 and may be disposed on the upper side of the water outlet portion 210.

Referring to FIG. 4, the cooling body 300 may provide a space where the introduced water is cooled to a predetermined temperature or lower. Additionally, the cooling body 300 may support the cooling unit 400, and one surface of the cooling unit 400 may contact the outer surface of the cooling body 300. In this case, cold air generated in the cooling unit 400 may be transferred to the interior of the cooling body 300.

The cooling body 300 may provide a space for water to flow. For example, the cooling body 300 may be configured as a direct water type that provides a path for water to flow. In this case, the cooling body 300 is provided with a plurality of partition walls 310 arranged to be offset from each other, and a path for water to flow may be formed by the plurality of partition walls 310. Additionally, water flowing in from the upper part of the cooling body 300 may be discharged through the lower part of the cooling body 300. Meanwhile, the flow direction of water flowing along the path formed inside the cooling body 300 may be changed multiple times by the plurality of partition walls 310. Additionally, water flowing into the cooling body 300 may be cooled by the cooling unit 400 while flowing along the plurality of partition walls 310.

However, the spirit of the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and as another example, the cooling body 300 may be a water storage tank that can accommodate water. In this case, the cooling body 300 may provide a space to accommodate introduced water and a space to accommodate cold water cooled by the cooling unit 400. For example, the water contained in the cooling body 300 may rise from the lower part of the cooling body 300 to the upper part due to water flowing into the cooling body 300. The water flowing into the cooling body 300 may be cooled by the cooling unit 400 while it is being filled.

As another example, the cooling body 300 may have a pipe shape (not shown) through which water introduced into the cooling body 300 can be discharged. In this case, water flowing along the pipe may be cooled by the cooling unit 400. Additionally, water flowing into the pipe of the cooling body 300 may be cooled to a low temperature while flowing along the pipe and discharged from the pipe.

The cooling unit 400 can cool the water flowing into the cooling body 300 to a predetermined temperature or lower. This cooling unit 400 may be supported on the cooling body 300 so that one surface contacts the outer surface of the cooling body 300. Additionally, the cooling unit 400 may be supported on the rear side of the cooling body 300. For example, the cooling unit 400 may be supported on the cooling body 300 so that the front surface contacts the rear surface of the cooling body 300. Additionally, the cooling unit 400 can receive power from the power supply device 700, and the power delivered to the cooling unit 400 can be adjusted by the power supply device 700.

In addition, the cooling unit 400 is composed of an electronic cooling device, so cooling systems such as an evaporator or compressor can be omitted, and water can be cooled with a minimum volume. This cooling unit 400 may include a thermoelectric module 410 and a cold block 420.

When current flows through the thermoelectric module 410, one side may cool and the other side may generate heat. The front of this thermoelectric module 410 may be in contact with the rear of the cold block 420. For example, when the front of the thermoelectric module 410 is cooled, the cold air generated from the thermoelectric module 410 is transferred to the rear of the cooling body 300 through the cold block 420. The rear of the thermoelectric module 410 may be in contact with a heat pipe 510, which will be described later, and heat generated by the thermoelectric module 410 may be transferred to the heat pipe 510.

The cold block 420 can transmit cold air generated from the thermoelectric module 410 to the cooling body 300. This cold block 420 may be supported on the cooling body 300 so that the front surface contacts the rear surface of the cooling body 300. Additionally, the cold block 420 may support the thermoelectric module 410 so that the rear surface is in contact with the front surface of the thermoelectric module 410. The cold air generated from the thermoelectric module 410 may be transferred to the water inside the cooling body 300 by the cold block 420. For example, the cold block 420 may be made of a material with high thermal conductivity. Additionally, the cold block 420 may be directly attached to the cooling body 300 or may be coupled to the cooling body 300 by a fixing member such as a screw.

The heat dissipation unit 500 may radiate heat generated in the thermoelectric module 410 to the outside in order to prevent the cooling efficiency of the thermoelectric module 410 from decreasing. Additionally, the heat dissipation unit 500 may radiate heat generated by the power supply device 700 to the outside. This heat dissipation unit 500 may include a heat pipe 510 and a heat sink 520.

The heat pipe 510 is disposed on the rear of the thermoelectric module 410 and can transfer heat generated by the thermoelectric module 410 to the heat sink 520. For example, the heat pipe 510 can receive heat from the thermoelectric module 410 through a heat source and transfer the received heat to the heat sink 520. These heat pipes 510 may be formed of a material with high thermal conductivity and may be provided in plural pieces.

The heat sink 520 may radiate heat transferred from the heat pipe 510 to the outside. This heat sink 520 may be disposed on the upper side of the cooling body 300 and may be spaced upward from the cooling body 300. This heat sink 520 is placed on the upper side of the heat pipe 510 and connected to the heat pipe 510, and can receive heat from the heat pipe 510.

The fan unit 600 may flow air so that air outside the frame 100 is introduced into the frame 100 and air introduced into the frame 100 is discharged out of the frame 100. For example, when the fan unit 600 is operated, external air flows into the frame 100 through the inlet 111, and the air introduced into the frame 100 enters the frame 100 through the outlet 112. ) can be discharged to the outside.

In addition, the fan unit 600 moves in an axial direction (e.g., the front-back direction in FIG. 4) in order to cool one or more of the thermoelectric module 410, the heat sink 520, and the power supply device 700. By rotating around the center, air can be discharged to the outside of the frame 100. For example, when the fan unit 600 is rotated, the air introduced into the frame 100 passes through the heat sink 520 and is discharged to the outside of the frame 100. This fan unit 600 may be placed on the rear side of the heat sink 520 and on the front side of the guide 800. In other words, the fan unit 600 may be disposed between the heat sink 520 and the guide 800 in the front-to-back direction. Additionally, the fan unit 600 may be arranged to be spaced apart from one surface of the frame 100 on which the outlet 112 is formed in the axial direction (eg, the front-back direction in FIG. 4).

Meanwhile, the fan unit 600 allows air introduced into the frame 100 through the inlet 111 to flow through one or more through holes 121, a heat sink 520, the fan unit 600, a guide 800, and an outlet. It can be driven to sequentially pass through (112). For example, the fan unit 600 may be driven so that air introduced into the frame 100 through the inlet 111 rises through the cooling body 300 and flows toward the heat sink 520. Additionally, the fan unit 600 may be driven so that air rising through the cooling body 300 passes through one or more through holes 121 and flows toward the heat sink 520.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , the power supply device 700 may supply power to the thermoelectric module 410 and the fan unit 600. This power supply device 700 may be electrically connected to the thermoelectric module 410 and the fan unit 600. For example, the power supply device 700 may be a switched mode power supply (SMPS). However, this is only an example, and the power supply device 700 may be any known device as long as it can supply power to the thermoelectric module 410 and the fan unit 600.

This power supply device 700 may be placed on one side of the frame 100 where the outlet 112 is formed, and for example, may be placed adjacent to the rear of the frame 100. Additionally, the power supply device 700 may be disposed rearward than the cooling body 300 and rearward of the thermoelectric module 410. This power supply device 700 may be placed on the rear side of the heat pipe 510 while being placed lower than the heat sink 520 . Additionally, the power supply device 700 may be disposed below the fan unit 600 and the guide 800. Meanwhile, the upper part of the power supply device 700 can support both ends 821 of the extension part 820, which will be described later, and can guide the flow of air together with the extension part 820.

Referring to FIGS. 3 to 5 , the guide 800 may guide the flow of air so that the air passing through the fan unit 600 flows toward the outlet 112. This guide 800 may extend from the fan unit 600 toward the outlet 112. For example, the guide 800 may extend along the front-to-back direction and may be disposed between the fan unit 600 and the outlet 112 in the front-to-back direction. Additionally, one end of the guide 800 may be supported on the fan unit 600 in the front-back direction, and the other end may be supported on one surface of the frame 100 on which the outlet 112 is formed. One end of the guide 800 may be in close contact with the fan unit 600 to prevent air from leaking between the fan unit 600 and the guide 800. In this case, the air passing through the fan unit 600 does not leak between the fan unit 600 and the guide 800, and can flow toward the outlet 112 by the guide 800. This guide 800 may include a support portion 810 and an extension portion 820.

The support portion 810 may support the extension portion 820 and may be supported on the fan unit 600. For example, at least a portion of the support portion 810 may have a flat shape, and at least a portion may be in close contact with the fan unit 600 . Additionally, a portion of the support portion 810 corresponding to the extension portion 820 may be open to allow air to flow.

The extension portion 820 may extend from the support portion 810 toward the rear. For example, the extension portion 820 may extend from the fan unit 600 toward the outlet 112 in the front-back direction. This extension 820 may be supported on one surface of the frame 100 where the outlet 112 is formed. Additionally, the extension portion 820 may have end portions 821 on both sides facing the upper surface of the power supply device 700. Both ends 821 of this extension part 820 may be supported on the upper surface of the power supply device 700.

Meanwhile, the extension portion 820 extends upward from one side and the other side of the upper surface of the power supply device 700 and may have a shape that is open downward. In other words, the extension portion 820 may extend downward with both ends 821 spaced apart from each other. For example, the extension portion 820 may have a '∩' shape when viewed from the front-to-back direction. In this case, the downwardly open portion of the extension portion 820 may be covered by the upper surface of the power supply device 700, and the extension portion 820 and the upper surface of the power supply device 700 may allow air to flow. A path can be formed. Additionally, air passing through the fan unit 600 may flow toward the outlet 112 instead of flowing downward due to the path formed by the extension portion 820 and the upper surface of the power supply device 700.

Hereinafter, the operation and effects of the water purifier assembly 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Referring to Figures 6 and 7, when the fan unit 600 operates, air outside the frame 100 flows into the inside of the frame 100 through the inlets 111 formed on the left and right sides of the frame 100. do. Additionally, the air introduced into the frame 100 rises through the cooling body 300, passes through the through hole 121, and flows inside the filter frame 120. In addition, the air flowing into the inside of the filter frame 120 passes through the through hole 121 and flows toward the heat sink 520, and can cool the heat sink 520 while passing through the heat sink 520. there is.

Meanwhile, air passing through the heat sink 520 passes through the fan unit 600 and flows toward the guide 800. Air passing through the guide 800 does not leak between the support part 810 and the fan unit 600, but flows along the extension part 820. In this case, the air flowing along the extension part 820 flows along a path surrounded by the extension part 820 and the upper surface of the power supply device 700, forming a vortex between the fan unit 600 and the outlet 112. Instead, it flows toward the outlet 112. Additionally, air passing through the outlet 112 is discharged to the outside of the frame 100.

In this way, the water purifier 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed between the fan unit 600 and the outlet 112 even if the fan unit 600 is spaced from one side of the frame 100 where the outlet 112 is formed. The guide 800 has the effect of allowing air to flow smoothly toward the outlet 112. In this case, heat generated from the thermoelectric module 410 and the power supply device 700 can be effectively dissipated, and the cooling efficiency of the thermoelectric module 410 can be prevented from being reduced.

In addition, the water purifier 10 can prevent vortices from forming between the fan unit 600 and the outlet 112 by minimizing the amount of air leaking between the guide 800 and the power supply device 700. Directional air flow can be formed. In this case, the flow rate of air flowing into the frame 100 and discharged outside the frame 100 can be increased, and heat generated from the thermoelectric module 410 and the power supply device 700 can be effectively released. .

In addition, the water purifier 10 can effectively discharge heat generated from the power supply device 700 through the outlet 112 by placing the power supply device 700 on one side of the frame 100 where the outlet 112 is formed. there is.

Meanwhile, in the water purifier 10, the upper surface of the power supply device 700 supports the guide 800 that guides the flow of air, which has the effect of supporting parts placed on the top of the water purifier 10 more stably.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above as specific embodiments, this is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and should be construed as having the widest scope following the technical idea disclosed in this specification. A person skilled in the art may implement a pattern of a shape not specified by combining/substituting the disclosed embodiments, but this also does not depart from the scope of the present invention. In addition, a person skilled in the art can easily change or modify the embodiments disclosed based on the present specification, and it is clear that such changes or modifications also fall within the scope of the present invention.

1: Water purifier assembly
10: Water purifier 20: Filter
100: frame 110: mainframe
111: inlet 112: outlet
120: Filter frame 121: Through hole
200: Euro module 210: Outlet unit
220: Flow path 300: Cooling body
310: partition wall 400: cooling unit
410: thermoelectric module 420: cold block
500: heat dissipation unit 510: heat pipe
520: heat sink 600: fan unit
700: Power supply 800: Guide
810: support portion 820: extension portion

Claims (8)

A frame that can accommodate a filter capable of filtering water and has an outlet on one side for discharging air introduced therein;
a cooling body into which the water can flow;
a thermoelectric module that cools water flowing into the cooling body;
a power supply device that supplies power to the thermoelectric module and is disposed on one side of the frame;
a fan unit that exhausts the air to the outside of the frame by rotating about an axis to cool one or more of the thermoelectric module and the power supply device, and is spaced apart from the one surface of the frame in the axial direction;
A guide that guides the flow of air so that the air passing through the fan unit flows toward the outlet, and is disposed between the fan unit and the outlet,
water purifier. According to claim 1,
The guide includes an extension portion extending from the fan unit toward the outlet,
water purifier. According to claim 2,
The extension portion extends upward from one side and the other side of the upper surface of the power supply device and has a shape that is open downward,
water purifier. According to claim 1,
A heat pipe that transmits heat generated from the thermoelectric module through the heat pipe; and
It receives heat transferred to the heat pipe and further includes a heat sink disposed on an upper side of the heat pipe,
The fan unit is disposed between the heat sink and the guide,
water purifier. According to claim 4,
An inlet is formed on the side of the frame for the air to flow into the frame,
The fan unit is,
The air introduced into the frame through the inlet is driven to sequentially pass through the heat sink, the fan unit, and the guide.
water purifier. According to claim 5,
The frame includes a main frame in which the inlet and the outlet are formed; And a filter frame on which the filter can be seated and one or more through holes formed,
The filter frame is disposed adjacent to the heat sink,
The fan unit is,
Driven so that air introduced into the frame through the inlet passes through the one or more through holes and flows toward the heat sink,
water purifier. According to claim 5,
The inlet is formed at the bottom of the frame, and the outlet is formed at the top of the frame,
The fan unit is,
The air introduced into the frame through the inlet is driven to rise through the cooling body and flow toward the heat sink,
water purifier. A filter that filters water to provide purified water; and
Comprising a water purifier in which the filter is detachably mounted,
The water purifier,
A frame capable of accommodating the filter and having an outlet on one side for discharging air introduced therein;
a cooling body into which the water can flow;
a thermoelectric module that cools water flowing into the cooling body;
a power supply device that supplies power to the thermoelectric module and is disposed on one side of the frame;
a fan unit that exhausts the air to the outside of the frame by rotating about an axis to cool one or more of the thermoelectric module and the power supply device, and is spaced apart from the one surface of the frame in the axial direction;
A guide that guides the flow of air so that the air passing through the fan unit flows toward the outlet, and is disposed between the fan unit and the outlet,
Water purifier assembly.

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