CN116829838A

CN116829838A - reservoir

Info

Publication number: CN116829838A
Application number: CN202180092962.2A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 拉尔夫·克劳斯
Original assignee: Husqvarna AB
Current assignee: Husqvarna AB
Priority date: 2021-02-09
Filing date: 2021-12-15
Publication date: 2023-09-29
Also published as: EP4039981B1; US20240035476A1; EP4039981A1; WO2022171337A1; PL4039981T3

Abstract

A reservoir (100) includes a body (102) defining a base (104) and a plurality of sides (106). The plurality of sides (106) and the base (104) define a volume (116) to store the liquid (101) therein. The reservoir (100) further includes a pump (122) operatively mounted with the reservoir (100). The reservoir (100) is characterized in that the body (102) includes one or more mounting features (138), (140), (338) such that the one or more mounting features (138), (140), (338) allow the pump (122) to be removably mounted toward the base (104) of the reservoir (100).

Description

Liquid storage device

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to a reservoir.

Background

In general, a liquid reservoir such as a tub, a container, a tank, or the like is used to store various types of liquid therein. The reservoir is typically provided with a hose which is arranged outside the reservoir and connected to the reservoir. The reservoir is also provided with a pump positioned at the reservoir base. The pump is used to pump the stored liquid out of the reservoir. However, depending on the connection of the hose to the reservoir, the pump floats above the base, tilts above the base, or falls loosely within the reservoir. Thus, the pump cannot discharge all of the liquid stored in the reservoir. Furthermore, tilting of the pump may damage the reservoir, which is undesirable. Thus, there is a need for an improved reservoir design that allows the pump to remove all of the liquid stored in the reservoir. Furthermore, arrangements have been known in the past to support, retain, and retain the pump within the reservoir. However, such arrangements are often complex, high maintenance and involve various tools, which are undesirable to the average user.

The US 3181194 reference (hereinafter the' 194 reference) discloses a pump comprising a housing. The housing has a bore and a flange. The bore includes an insulating washer for receiving a conductor. The flange fits into the peripheral groove of the clamping member. The clamping member has a slot and is adapted to receive a tab integral with the reservoir. The gripping member may take the form of a molded plastic nut and the tab member may take the form of a threaded peripheral ridge. In addition, the pump includes an integral shielded port in communication with a port in the piston or armature or valve arrangement. The valve means comprises a channel and a check valve which is resiliently urged to a closed position. Closure of the circuit will energize the solenoid and cause the armature to slide downwardly against the force of the spring. However, the' 194 reference does not appear to provide a direct, user-friendly mounting arrangement between the tab and the pump that is suitable for safe, user-friendly operation of the pump.

US2013061939 reference discloses a fluid transfer assembly. The fluid transfer assembly includes a pump subassembly and an electrical system. The fluid transfer assembly includes a set of walls of the reservoir to define a fluid tight seal. Furthermore, the sealing portion may engage a wall of the reservoir such that the interior volume of the reservoir is fluidly isolated from the volume outside the reservoir. In some embodiments, the sealing portion may engage a wall of the reservoir such that a first surface included in the first portion is fluidly isolated from a second surface included in the second portion. However, this reference does not appear to provide for efficient, direct and user-friendly installation of the pump.

An example of a drum type car washing apparatus is provided in chinese utility model 203,419,110 (hereinafter referred to as the' 110 reference). The' 110 reference discloses a drum type car washing apparatus having a drum. The tub has a cavity mounted to a bottom of the tub. Within this cavity, the electric pump is freely and non-fixedly positioned. The bottom plate is fixed under the cavity and is fixed to the bottom surface of the tub by screws. The screw is unscrewed, and the bottom plate is taken down, so that the maintenance of the electric pump is facilitated. However, the cavity of the tub comprises rigid, semi-fixed and complex holding or mounting means for holding the pump. Such holding or mounting means may cause implementation and maintenance problems during operation of the electric pump.

Disclosure of Invention

In view of the above, it is an object of the present disclosure to solve or at least reduce the drawbacks discussed above. This object is at least partly achieved by a new design of a reservoir for storing liquid. The reservoir includes a body defining a base and a plurality of sides. The plurality of sides and the chassis define a volume to store liquid therein. The reservoir also includes a pump operatively mounted with the reservoir. The reservoir is characterized in that the body includes one or more mounting features such that the one or more mounting features allow for removable mounting of the pump toward the base of the reservoir.

Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a reservoir having an improved design that allows for simple, convenient and safe draining of all liquid stored in the reservoir. The removable mounting arrangement of the pump provided by the one or more mounting features provides flexibility and ease of operation of the pump. Since the pump is fixed to the base, any noise during operation of the pump can be reduced. Furthermore, the mounting features prevent the pump from tipping over, which allows pump filters associated with the pump to work uniformly and efficiently. Furthermore, since the mounting features securely hold the pump, the pump does not contact multiple sides of the reservoir or the base of the reservoir. This also helps to avoid any accidents or malfunctions of the pump that may occur without mounting features that prevent the pump from accidentally tilting. In addition, since the pump is fixed to the base and the position of the pump does not change when the reservoir is operated or during movement and handling of the reservoir, the aesthetic appearance of the reservoir is improved.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more mounting features include at least one recessed cavity defined below a plane of the base of the reservoir. The recessed cavity allows the residual liquid to collect in one location for drainage. This may support the water pumping capability of the pump. Furthermore, the recessed cavity provides a defined location for the pump.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the base includes one or more mounting features such that the one or more mounting features allow the pump to be removably mounted with the base of the reservoir. The mounting features provided on the base allow for simple, safe and efficient mounting of the pump with the base of the reservoir.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the one or more mounting features include one or more shoulders surrounding the at least one recessed cavity and defined with the base. A shoulder defined about the at least one recessed cavity supports a pump positioned in the shoulder. The number, type, location, size of the shoulders may depend on a variety of factors related to the pump and reservoir, etc.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the one or more mounting features include one or more of a rib, a hook, and a shoulder. One or more mounting features allow the pump to be removably mounted at the base of the reservoir. The choice of ribs, hooks and shoulders may depend on the power, size, type, service life of the pump or any other relevant factors related thereto.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the one or more mounting features mount the pump substantially perpendicular to the base of the reservoir. This arrangement allows the pump filter to operate uniformly and efficiently. Furthermore, this arrangement may improve pump stability, force distribution and shock absorption during pump operation.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the reservoir is a water reservoir. The water stored in the reservoir may be used for various gardening operations, indoor applications and outdoor applications. However, without any limitation, the reservoir may be applied to any liquid.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the pump defines a bottom such that the one or more mounting features at least partially cover the bottom during mounting of the pump to the base of the reservoir. The one or more mounting features maintain the pump substantially perpendicular to the base of the reservoir for efficient operation of the pump. This covering of the bottom of the pump by the mounting features can support the pump and at the same time dampen and absorb any undesirable forces involved during operation of the pump.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the reservoir further comprises a cover closing the plurality of sides. The cover prevents contamination of the liquid stored therein.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the pump comprises a tube that enters the body of the reservoir. The tube allows liquid to be drained from the reservoir by the pump.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the tube enters the body through an opening of the cover. This opening of the cover allows easy access to and handling of the tubing of the pump within the reservoir.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the pump is tool-free removable from one or more mounting features of the reservoir. The mounting features of the present disclosure avoid the use of any external tools for mounting and removing the pump.

Other features and aspects of the disclosure will become apparent from the following description and the accompanying drawings.

Drawings

The utility model will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

fig. 1 shows a half-sectional view of a reservoir according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 2 shows a half-sectional view of the base of the reservoir of fig. 1 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure; and

fig. 3 shows a half-sectional view of a reservoir according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

Detailed Description

The present disclosure will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments of the disclosure are shown, in which one or more aspects of the disclosure are incorporated. This disclosure may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. For example, one or more aspects of the present disclosure may be used with other embodiments and may even be used with other types of structures and/or methods. In the drawings, like numbering represents like elements.

Certain terminology is used herein for convenience only and is not to be taken as a limitation on the present disclosure. For example, "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "side," "longitudinal," "lateral," "transverse," "upward," "downward," "forward," "rearward," "sideways," "left," "right," "horizontal," "vertical," "above," "inner," "outer," "inward," "outward," "top," "bottom," "upper," "lower," "center," "middle," "intermediate," "between," "end," "adjacent," "near," "distal," "remote," "radial," "circumferential," etc. describe only the configuration shown in the figures. In fact, the components may be oriented in any direction and the terminology, therefore, should be understood as encompassing such variations unless specified otherwise.

Fig. 1 shows a reservoir 100 for storing a liquid 101 according to a first embodiment. The liquid 101 may comprise any type of liquid, depending on the application requirements. In the illustrated embodiment, the reservoir 100 is a water reservoir. The reservoir 100 may comprise any type of reservoir such as a bucket, container, tank, etc. The reservoir 100 is embodied as a generally hollow structure. The reservoir 100 may be used for various gardening operations, indoor applications, and outdoor applications. The reservoir 100 may be manufactured using plastic, metal, or the like.

The reservoir 100 includes a body 102 defining a base 104 and a plurality of sides 106. The base 104 may include any shape such as circular, oval, rectangular, etc. In the illustrated embodiment, the base 104 includes a substantially elliptical configuration. The base 104 defines an upper surface 108 that contacts the stored liquid 101 and a lower surface 110 opposite the upper surface 108. In some embodiments, the base 104 may have a tapered structure such that the base 104 deepens at the center of the base 104. This feature promotes accumulation of the stored liquid 101 at the central portion of the base 104. Furthermore, the plurality of sides 106 of the reservoir 100 may comprise any shape and size without limiting the scope of the utility model. The plurality of side portions 106 together define a cross-section that is substantially elliptical in shape. The plurality of side portions 106 define an inner surface 112 that contacts the stored liquid 101 and an outer surface 114 opposite the inner surface 112.

The plurality of side portions 106 and the base 104 define a volume 116 to store the liquid 101 therein. The volume 116 of the reservoir 100 may vary depending on the application requirements. The reservoir 100 also includes a plurality of handles 118 for handling purposes. These handles 118 may be manufactured as separate pieces and joined at the outer surface 114 using mechanical fasteners such as screws, bolts, rivets, and the like. The handle 118 may also be manufactured as an integral part of the reservoir 100. The handle 118 is designed to be ergonomic to allow for improved handling and transport of the reservoir 100.

The reservoir 100 further includes a cover 120 to enclose the plurality of sides 106. The cover 120 prevents foreign matter from entering the volume portion 116 of the reservoir 100, thereby preventing the liquid 101 stored in the reservoir 100 from being contaminated. The cover 120 has a shape similar to the shape of the base 104. Alternatively, the shape of the cover 120 may be different from the shape of the base 104. In the illustrated embodiment, the shape of the cover 120 is generally elliptical. The cover 120 may be removably coupled to the side 106 by a snap fit connection, a push fit connection, or the like.

The reservoir 100 includes a pump 122 operatively mounted with the reservoir 100. In the illustrated embodiment, the pump 122 is disposed at the base 104 of the reservoir 100. The pump 122 may comprise any type of pump 122, such as an electric pump, without limiting the scope of the utility model. In the illustrated embodiment, the pump 122 is a submersible pump. The pump 122 is immersed in the liquid 101 stored in the reservoir 100. The pump 122 includes a pump body 124. The pump 122 also includes a hermetically sealed motor (not shown) coupled to the body 124 of the pump. Pump 122 also includes an inlet port 126 and an outlet port 128. The pump 122 includes a pump filter (not shown). The pump filter filters out contaminants from the liquid 101 stored in the reservoir 100.

The pump 122 defines a bottom 132. The bottom 132 of the pump 122 defines a substantially circular shaped structure. The inlet port 126 and pump filter may be disposed adjacent to the bottom 132 of the pump 122. The pump 122 also defines a top 134. The top 134 of the pump 122 defines a substantially circular shaped structure. The outlet port 128 is disposed adjacent to the top 134 of the pump 122. The outlet port 128 may be coupled with a tube (or hose) 130. The pump 122 draws in the liquid 101 stored in the reservoir 100 through an inlet port 126 and discharges the liquid 101 through an outlet port 128. The pump 122 includes a power source (not shown) for operation of the pump 122. The pump 122 may be battery powered or electrically powered depending on the application requirements.

As shown, the pump 122 includes a tube 130 that enters the body 102 of the reservoir 100. In some embodiments, the tube 130 enters the body 102 through an opening 136 of the cover 120. This opening 136 of the cover 120 allows for easy access to and handling of the tube 130 of the pump 122 within the reservoir 100. In addition, the tube 130 allows the liquid 101 to be expelled from the reservoir 100 by the pump 122.

In some embodiments, the opening 136 of the cover 120 may be provided on one or more sides of the cover 120. In the illustrated embodiment, one opening 136 is shown in the cover 120, however, a practical implementation may have any number of openings 136. The opening 136 (see fig. 1) is shown as oval or semi-circular, however, other shapes of the opening 136, such as square, triangular, rectangular, trapezoidal, etc., have been contemplated and are well within the scope. However, practical implementations of the present disclosure may have any number, type, size, location of openings 136 without any limitation. In some embodiments, the cover 120 may be provided with one or more caps (not shown) to at least partially or completely close the opening 136 while leaving or maintaining sufficient space for the tube 130.

As shown in fig. 2, the body 102 includes one or more mounting features 138, 140 such that the one or more mounting features 138, 140 (three mounting features are shown herein) allow the pump 122 (see fig. 1) to be removably mounted toward the base 104 of the reservoir 100. The base 104 shown in the present disclosure includes one or more mounting features 138, 140 such that the one or more mounting features 138, 140 allow the pump 122 to be removably mounted with the base 104 of the reservoir 100. However, the mounting features 138, 140 may be provided at any location on the body 102, such as, but not limited to, on the inner surface 112 of the side 106 to allow the pump 122 to be removably mounted toward the base 104 of the reservoir 100.

In some embodiments, one or more mounting features 138, 140 are provided on the inner surface 112 of the side 106. In this arrangement, the mounting features 138, 140 may be coupled, mounted, or engaged around any location on the top 134 of the pump 122 or the body 124 of the pump to allow the pump 122 to be removably mounted toward the base 104 of the reservoir 100. In addition, the pump 122 remains mounted upright on the base 104 of the reservoir 100, while one or more mounting features 138, 140 on the side 106 engage the pump 122.

Furthermore, four mounting features 138, 140 are provided adjacent the center of the base 104, however, for purposes of clarity and explanation, the present disclosure shows a lesser number (e.g., two or three) of mounting features 138, 140. However, a practical implementation of the present disclosure may have any number, type, location, size of mounting features 138, 140. The mounting features 138, 140 are equally spaced apart from one another in the circumferential direction to define a hollow region 142. The hollow area 142 defined by the mounting features 138, 140 is defined according to the profile of the pump 122 and may be varied as desired. In the illustrated embodiment, the one or more mounting features 138, 140 at least partially cover the bottom 132 (see fig. 1) during installation of the pump 122 with the base 104 of the reservoir 100. The mounting features 138, 140 are integral parts of the base 104. Alternatively, the mounting features 138, 140 may be attached to the upper surface 108 of the base 104 by bonding techniques such as welding, soldering, brazing, and the like. The mounting features 138, 140 extend generally perpendicularly from the upper surface 108 of the base 104. In some embodiments, one or more of the plurality of mounting features 138, 140 may extend at any angle from the upper surface 108 of the base 104.

The one or more mounting features 138, 140 include one or more of ribs, hooks, and shoulders. The choice of ribs, hooks, and shoulders may depend on the power, size, type, service life, or any other factors associated therewith of the pump 122. In the illustrated embodiment, the mounting features 138, 140 are embodied as ribs having a generally rectangular configuration. In addition, the base 104 includes four mounting features 138, 140. However, in other embodiments, the base 104 may include any number of mounting features 138, 140.

Furthermore, the design of the mounting features 138, 140 may vary based on the design of the outer profile of the pump 122. In the illustrated embodiment, the mounting features 138, 140 define a first pair of mounting features 138 and a second pair of mounting features 140. The first pair of mounting features 138 define a curved profile to accommodate the circular shape of the bottom 132 of the pump 122. The second pair of mounting features 140 defines a flat profile. The second pair of mounting features 140 includes one or more protruding portions 144 extending angularly from the respective mounting feature 140. In the illustrated embodiment, each mounting feature 140 includes one protrusion 144, however any number, location, arrangement of protrusions 144 is within the scope. The protrusions 144 may facilitate mounting, retention, or centering of the pump 122 with the base 104. The mounting features 138, 140 hold the pump 122 in a fixed position and limit displacement of the pump 122 during operation of the pump 122. One or more mounting features 138, 140 mount the pump 122 substantially perpendicular to the base 104 of the reservoir 100. The substantially vertical position of the pump 122 may allow the pump filter to operate uniformly and efficiently. Furthermore, the mounting features 138, 140 may enable improved stability, force distribution, and shock absorption during operation of the pump 122.

In addition, the reservoir 100 includes a plurality of support structures 146. Specifically, each mounting feature 138, 140 is associated with a support structure 146 such that the support structure 146 is connected to the upper surface 108 of the base 104 and the corresponding mounting feature 138, 140. The support structure 146 forms an integral part of the base 104. Alternatively, the support structure 146 may be connected to the upper surface 108 and the mounting features 138, 140 by bonding techniques such as welding, soldering, brazing, and the like.

The mounting features 138, 140 snap onto the pump 122 for retaining the pump 122 by the mounting features 138, 140. In various embodiments, the mounting features 138, 140 may be connected to the pump 122 by a snap fit mounting, a push fit mounting, or the like. It should be noted that the type of installation does not limit the scope of the utility model.

Fig. 3 shows a second embodiment of a reservoir 100. The construction of the reservoir 100 of the second embodiment is substantially similar to the construction of the reservoir 100 explained in relation to the first embodiment in fig. 1 and 2. However, in this embodiment, the reservoir 100 includes one or more mounting features 338. The one or more mounting features 338 include at least one recessed cavity 350 defined below the level of the base 104 of the reservoir 100. In the illustrated embodiment, the mounting feature 338 includes a single recessed cavity 350. Recessed cavity 350 protrudes downwardly from upper surface 108 of base 104. A recessed cavity 350 is provided at the center of the base 104. Recessed cavity 350 accommodates pump 122 therein. Furthermore, since the recessed cavity 350 is defined below the plane of the bottom 104 of the reservoir 100, the recessed cavity 350 allows the liquid 101 to be concentrated therein.

In some embodiments, the pump 122 defines the bottom 132 such that the one or more mounting features 138, 140, 338 at least partially cover the bottom 132 during installation of the pump 122 with the base 104 of the reservoir 100. This covering of the bottom 132 of the pump 122 by the mounting features 138, 140, 338 may support the pump 122 and at the same time dampen and absorb any undesirable forces involved during operation of the pump 122.

In some embodiments, one or more of these mounting features 138, 140, 338 may be flexible, semi-elastic to allow for easy and safe mounting of the bottom 132 of the pump 122 to the base 104 of the reservoir 100. This flexible or semi-elastic nature of the mounting features 138, 140, 338 may also allow any operating forces, stresses, pressures to be inhibited or absorbed during operation of the pump 122 when mounted with one or more of the mounting features 138, 140, 338.

Further, in the illustrated embodiment, the one or more mounting features 338 include one or more shoulders 352 surrounding the at least one recessed cavity 350 and defined with the base 104. These shoulders 352 are equally spaced apart from one another to define a hollow region (not shown) for receiving the pump 122 such that the hollow region and recessed cavity 350 together allow for installation of the pump 122. These shoulders 352 support the pump 122 disposed within the recessed cavity 350. These shoulders 352 extend perpendicularly from the upper surface 108 of the base 104. These shoulders 352 are embodied as generally rectangular plate members. The number, type, location, and size of these shoulders 352 may depend on a variety of factors related to the pump 122 and the reservoir 100, among others. Further, each shoulder 352 defines a chamfer edge 354 near the top end of the respective shoulder 352. Such a chamfered edge 354 may allow for easy insertion (or assembly) and removal (or disassembly) of the pump 122 as desired.

The shoulder 352 is an integral part of the base 104. Alternatively, the shoulder 352 may be connected to the upper surface 108 of the base 104 by bonding techniques such as welding, soldering, brazing, and the like. In the illustrated embodiment, the base 104 includes four shoulders 352, two of which are shown herein. It should be noted that the number of shoulders 352 may vary as desired.

In some embodiments, the pump 122 may be tool-free removed from one or more mounting features 138, 140, 338 of the reservoir 100. Thus, the mounting features 138, 140, 338 of the present disclosure avoid or substantially limit the application of any external tools for mounting the pump 122 and removing the pump 122 from the mounting features 138, 140, 338. During application, a user may easily move or install the pump 122 from above the mounting features 138, 140, 338, which may be adjusted or moved accordingly to allow for a desired coupling or installation of the bottom 132 of the pump 122 with the mounting features 138, 140, 338. Further, during removal of the pump 122, a user may engage any location on the body 124 of the pump 122, such as around the top 134, to disengage the pump 122 from the mounting features 138, 140, 338. The present disclosure allows for engagement/assembly or disengagement/disassembly of the pump 122 with the mounting features 138, 140, 338 without reliance on or application of any tools or accessories.

The present disclosure provides an improved design of a reservoir 100 for storing a liquid 101. The design of the reservoir 100 provides a defined location for the pump 122. This design of the reservoir 100 allows the liquid 101 to be completely expelled from the reservoir 100 because the mounting features 138, 140, 338 prevent the pump 122 from tipping over and also prevent the pump 122 from colliding with the side 106 or base 104 of the reservoir 100. Further, the mounting features 138, 140, 338 hold the pump 122 in place and also mount the pump 122 substantially perpendicular to the base 104, which may allow the pump filter to work uniformly and efficiently. In addition, the pump 122 is secured to the base 104, which reduces operational noise of the pump 122. Furthermore, because the pump 122 is stationary and the position of the pump does not change during operation or handling of the reservoir 100, the design of the reservoir 100 results in improved aesthetics of the reservoir.

In the drawings and specification, there have been disclosed preferred embodiments and examples of the disclosure and, although specific terms are employed, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation, the scope of the disclosure being set forth in the following claims.

List of elements:

100. liquid storage device

101. Liquid

102. Body

104. Base seat

106. Side portion

108. Upper surface of

110. Lower surface of

112. Inner surface

114. Outer surface

116. Volume part

118. Handle grip

120. Covering piece

122. Pump with a pump body

124. Pump body

126. Inlet port

128. Outlet port

130. Pipe

132. Bottom part

134. Top part

136. An opening

138 mounting features/first pair of mounting features

140 mounting features/second pair of mounting features

142. Hollow region

144. Protruding part

146. Supporting structure

338. Mounting features

350. Recessed cavity

352. Shoulder part

354. Chamfer edge

Claims

1. A reservoir (100) for storing a liquid (101), comprising:

a body (102) defining a base (104) and a plurality of sides (106), wherein the plurality of sides (106) and the base (104) define a volume (116) to store a liquid (101) therein; and

a pump (122) operatively mounted within the reservoir (100);

the method is characterized in that:

the body (102) includes one or more mounting features (138), (140), (338) such that the one or more mounting features (138), (140), (338) allow the pump (122) to be removably mounted toward the base (104) of the reservoir (100);

wherein the pump (122) is kept upright mounted on the base (104) of the reservoir (100), and

wherein the mounting features (138), (140), (338) couple, mount or engage around any location on the top (134) of the pump (122) or the body (124) of the pump to allow the pump (122) to be removably mounted toward the base (104) of the reservoir (100).

2. The reservoir (100) of claim 1, wherein the one or more mounting features (338) include at least one recessed cavity (350) defined below a plane of the base (104) of the reservoir (100).

3. The reservoir (100) of claim 1, wherein the base (104) includes one or more mounting features (138), (140), (338) such that the one or more mounting features (138), (140), (338) allow the pump (122) to be removably mounted with the base (104) of the reservoir (100).

4. The reservoir (100) of claim 2, wherein the one or more mounting features (338) include one or more shoulders (352) surrounding the at least one recessed cavity (350) and defined with the base (104).

5. The reservoir (100) of claim 1, wherein the one or more mounting features (138), (140), (338) include one or more of ribs, hooks, and shoulders (152).

6. The reservoir (100) of claim 1, wherein the one or more mounting features (138), (140), (338) mount the pump (122) substantially perpendicular to the base (104) of the reservoir (100).

7. The reservoir (100) of claim 1, wherein the reservoir (100) is a water reservoir.

8. The reservoir (100) of claim 1, wherein the pump (122) defines a bottom (132) such that the one or more mounting features (138), (140), (338) at least partially cover the bottom (132) during installation of the pump (122) with the base (104) of the reservoir (100).

9. The reservoir (100) of claim 1, wherein the reservoir (100) further comprises a cover (120) for closing the plurality of sides (106).

10. The reservoir (100) of claim 1, wherein the pump (122) comprises a tube (130) that enters the body (102) of the reservoir (100).

11. The reservoir (100) of claims 9 and 10, wherein the tube (130) enters the body (102) through an opening (136) of the cover (120).

12. The reservoir (100) of any of the preceding claims, wherein the pump (122) is tool-free removable from the one or more mounting features (138), (140), (338) of the reservoir (100).