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A water purifier includes a housing containing hot and cold water storage tanks. Hot and cold water spigots are connected to the hot and cold water tanks, respectively, for dispensing hot and cold water. A water retainer tray is disposed beneath the spigots to collect water dripped during dispensing

A water purifier includes a housing containing hot and cold water storage tanks. Hot and cold water spigots are connected to the hot and cold water tanks, respectively, for dispensing hot and cold water. A water retainer tray is disposed beneath the spigots to collect water dripped during dispensing. A residual water discharge pipe discharges the water from the retainer tray. A stored water discharge pipe is connected to the water tanks to enable all water therein to be purged when it is time to clean the tanks. A valve mechanism joins the residual water discharge pipe and the stored water discharge pipe to a common discharge pipe. The valve mechanism is operable such that when the stored water discharge pipe is open to the common discharge pipe, the residual water discharge pipe is closed, to prevent water from backing up to the retainer while the hot and cold water tanks are being drained.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A water purifier comprising:a housing containing a hot water tank for storing hot purified water, and a cold water tank for storing cold purified water;hot and cold water spigots connected to the hot and cold water tanks, respectively, for dispensing hot or cold water;a w

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A water purifier comprising:a housing containing a hot water tank for storing hot purified water, and a cold water tank for storing cold purified water;hot and cold water spigots connected to the hot and cold water tanks, respectively, for dispensing hot or cold water;a water retainer disposed beneath the hot and cold water spigots for collecting dripped water;a residual water discharge pipe connected to the water retainer for discharging water from the water retainer;a stored water discharge pipe connected to the hot water tank and the cold water tank for discharging all water therefrom; anda valve mechanism selectively connecting the residual water discharge pipe and the stored water discharge pipe to a common water discharge pipe, the valve mechanism being operable to connect the stored water discharge pipe to the common water discharge water pipe while closing communication between the stored water discharge pipe and the residual water discharge pipe.