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Drinking liquid supply device and method for controlling same

US11046570B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2017
Grant dateJun 29, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2307/10
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for controlling a drinking-water supply device, the method comprising: a first step of connecting a guide pipe of a case separated from a cabinet to form a channel through which water moves from the case to the cabinet; a second step of supplying the cabinet with hot water heated by a second hot water module included in the case; and a third step of supplying the cabinet with water which has not passed through the second hot water module included in the case, wherein a first hot water module, included in the cabinet, for heating water is not driven in the second step and the third step.

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