CN210663364U

CN210663364U - Water heater

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Publication number: CN210663364U
Application number: CN201921124424.3U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 李小娇; 董玮利; 李超; 杨少强
Original assignee: Qingdao Haier Smart Technology R&D Co Ltd; Haier Smart Home Co Ltd
Current assignee: Qingdao Haier Smart Technology R&D Co Ltd; Haier Smart Home Co Ltd
Priority date: 2019-07-17
Filing date: 2019-07-17
Publication date: 2020-06-02
Anticipated expiration: 2029-07-17

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of heating equipment, for example, to a water heater, including: the water discharge main pipe is communicated with a water tank of the water heater; and the plasma generating device is communicated with the drainage main pipe and generates plasma water so as to mix the plasma water with the water of the drainage main pipe. The plasma generating device of this application produces plasma water to carry out the mixed flow with water of water heater main drain pipe, can make plasma water and water mix more abundant, finally form the bathing water that the comfort level is homogeneous stable.

Description

Water heater

Technical Field

The present application relates to the field of heating equipment, for example, water heaters.

Background

Domestic bathing water is mostly provided by a water heater, and along with the improvement of life quality, the comfort requirement of consumers on the bathing water is continuously improved. At present, some water heaters are provided with a plasma generator in a water drainage main pipe, so that plasma generated by the plasma generator and water in a water outlet pipe act to form plasma water, and the comfort level of bathing water is improved. In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that at least the following problems exist in the related art: the plasma is directly discharged into the drainage main pipe of the water heater, the mixing effect of the plasma and the drainage main pipe is limited, and the comfort level of the finally discharged bath water is not uniform and stable enough.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview nor is intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope of such embodiments but rather as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The embodiment of the disclosure provides a water heater to solve the problem that the comfort level of bathing water discharged by the water heater is not uniform and stable enough.

In some embodiments, a water heater comprises: the water discharge main pipe is communicated with a water tank of the water heater; and the plasma generating device is arranged to generate plasma water and communicated with the drainage main pipe so as to mix the plasma water with the water of the drainage main pipe.

The water heater that this disclosed embodiment provided can realize following technological effect: the plasma generating device generates plasma water, and the plasma water is mixed with water of the water heater drainage main pipe, so that the plasma water and the water can be mixed more fully, and finally bathing water with uniform and stable comfort is formed.

The foregoing general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the application.

Drawings

One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawings, which correspond to the accompanying drawings and not in limitation thereof, in which elements having the same reference numeral designations are shown as like elements and not in limitation thereof, and wherein:

fig. 1 is a block diagram of a water heater provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Reference numerals:

1. a main drain pipe; 2. a plasma generating device; 21. a water tank; 210. a drain branch pipe; 22. a plasma generator; 23. a water inlet branch pipe; 24. a water level detection device; 25. a pH detection device; 26. an exhaust valve; 27. an electronic control module; 28. a water pump; 29. a valve; 3. a water inlet main pipe.

Detailed Description

So that the manner in which the features and elements of the disclosed embodiments can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the disclosed embodiments, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to the embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. In the following description of the technology, for purposes of explanation, numerous details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices may be shown in simplified form in order to simplify the drawing.

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a water heater provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 1, an embodiment of the present disclosure also provides a water heater, including: a main drain pipe 1 communicating with a tank (not shown) of the water heater; and the plasma generating device 2 is used for generating plasma water and is communicated with the drainage main pipe 1 so as to mix the plasma water with the water of the drainage main pipe 1. The water tank of the water heater stores water required by bathing, and the water in the water tank is discharged through the drainage main pipe 1 during bathing. The plasma generating device 2 can generate plasma water, and the plasma generating device 2 is communicated with the drainage main pipe 1, so that the plasma water can enter the drainage main pipe 1 and be mixed with water discharged from the water tank to form comfortable bathing water. The plasma generating device 2 generates plasma water which is discharged into the water discharging header pipe 1, and the plasmaThe water is mixed with the water of the main drainage pipe 1 to form bathing water and is discharged. Plasma water contains H₂O₂、O₃、NO₃ ^-OH and the like, has a certain pH value range and has a bactericidal effect. The plasma water can sterilize the water in the main drainage pipe 1, and the pH value of the finally formed bath water is comfortable for human bodies after the plasma water is diluted by the water in the main drainage pipe 1. Plasma water compares with plasma, changes and mixes with water, helps forming the more even bathing water of plasma dispersion, realizes the homogeneous stability of bathing water comfort level, promotes user's use experience.

It should be understood that the plasma generating device 2 can be installed on the existing water heater, and the plasma generating device 2 is communicated with the drainage main pipe 1 of the water heater during installation, so that the installation is convenient and the implementation is easy. The plasma generating device 2 can also be arranged on the existing water tap, so that the water outlet of the water tap is clean, and the comfort level of the water is improved. And, for a device that can be drained and that has requirements on cleanliness and comfort of water, the plasma generation device 2 may also be installed.

In some embodiments, the plasma generation apparatus 2 includes: a water tank 21 including a drain branch pipe 210 communicating with the drain main pipe 1; the plasma generator 22 is communicated with the water tank 21, and the generated plasma is mixed with the water in the water tank 21 to form plasma water. The water tank 21 is used for storing water, and when the water becomes plasma water, the water may be discharged into the main drain pipe 1 through the branch drain pipe 210. The plasma generator 22 is used to generate plasma, which is mixed with the water in the water tank 21 to form plasma water. Make plasma form plasma water in advance, when mixing with the water of main drainage pipe 1, the plasma dispersion is more even to make the comfort level homogeneous of bathing water stable, promote user's use and experience. Alternatively, the plasma outlet of the plasma generator 22 extends to the lower portion of the water tank 21. The plasma outlet is positioned below the liquid level of the water tank 21 as much as possible, and when the plasma is discharged, the plasma outlet can be fully mixed with water to form uniformly dispersed plasma water as soon as possible for use in a water heater.

In some embodiments, the outlet of the branch drain pipe 210 is disposed at the central axis of the main drain pipe 1. The plasma water is acidic water, which may corrode parts, and the outlet of the branch drain pipe 210 is disposed at the central axis of the main drain pipe 1, so that the plasma water is prevented from directly contacting the inner wall of the main drain pipe 1, and the plasma water and the water of the main drain pipe 1 are mixed. Alternatively, the outlet of the drain branch pipe 210 is directed toward the outlet of the drain main 1, so that the plasma water flows in the same direction as the water of the drain main 1. Thus, the possibility of the plasma water coming into contact with the inner wall of the drain main 1 is reduced. Optionally, the material of the drain main 1 is a corrosion-resistant material. Thus, the main drain pipe 1 is prevented from being corroded by plasma water and damaged. Alternatively, the material of the water tank 21 and the drain branch pipe 210 is a corrosion-resistant material. In this way, corrosion is avoided in contact with the plasma water. Optionally, the drain branch pipe 210 is provided with a water pump 28. The water pump 28 may provide sufficient power to discharge the plasma water into the drain manifold 1. The water pump 28 may be made of a corrosion resistant material to extend its life. The corrosion resistant material may be stainless steel, plastic or a composite material.

In some embodiments, the water heater further comprises: one end of the water inlet main pipe 3 is communicated with a water source, and the other end of the water inlet main pipe is communicated with a water tank of the water heater; wherein, the water inlet manifold 3 is provided with a water inlet branch pipe 23 communicated with the water tank 21 between the water source and the water tank. The water of the water inlet main pipe 3 is introduced into the water tank 21 through the water inlet branch pipe 23 and is used by the plasma generating device 2, an additional water source is not required to be connected to the water tank 21, the pipeline arrangement is reduced, and the spatial layout of the water heater is optimized. Optionally, the inlet manifold 23 is provided with a valve 29. The water tank 21 can be filled or stopped by controlling the on and off of the valve 29. Optionally, the water tank 21 is of closed construction and is provided with a vent valve 26. The closed water tank 21 can keep the water clean with respect to the open water tank 21. The exhaust valve 26 can equalize the air pressure inside and outside the water tank 21, and facilitate the discharge of the plasma into the water tank 21. Optionally, the material of the inlet branch pipe 23 and the valve 29 is corrosion-resistant material. Thus, the water inlet branch pipe 23 and the valve 29 are prevented from being corroded by plasma water.

Optionally, the plasma generation device 2 further comprises a pH detection device 25. The pH detection device 25 is used to detect the pH value of the water of the plasma generation device 2. Thus, the pH value of the water in the water tank 21 is detected by the pH detector 25, and it is possible to determine whether or not the water in the water tank 21 forms plasma water from the pH value. Optionally, the pH detection device 25 is a pH sensor. The pH sensor is sensitive to a change in pH value, and is suitable for detecting the pH value of the water of the plasma generation apparatus 2. Optionally, the plasma generation device 2 further comprises a water level detection device 24. The water level detecting device 24 is used for detecting the water level of the plasma generating device 2, and the water level can be used for knowing the water amount in the water tank 21, so as to determine whether to control the water inlet of the plasma generating device 2. Alternatively, the water level detection device 24 is a water level sensor. The water level sensor can be sensitive to water level sensing and can be used to detect the water level in the water tank 21.

In some embodiments, the water heater also includes an electronic control module 27. The electric control module 27 controls the discharge of the plasma water according to the water quality condition in the plasma generating device 2 and the drainage condition of the drainage main pipe 1, so that when the water heater is used, the plasma water can be mixed with the water of the drainage main pipe 1, bathing water with uniform and stable comfort is formed for users, and the use experience of the users is improved. Optionally, the electronic control module 27 is electrically connected to the valve 29, the water pump 28, the pH detection device 25, the water level detection device 24, the exhaust valve 26, and the plasma generator 22, respectively. In this way, the electronic control module 27 controls the discharge of the plasma water by controlling the above components, so that the comfort level of the finally discharged bath water is kept uniform and stable.

The above description and drawings sufficiently illustrate embodiments of the disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The examples merely typify possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the sequence of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or substituted for those of others. The scope of the disclosed embodiments includes the full ambit of the claims, as well as all available equivalents of the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term "and/or" as used in this application is meant to encompass any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed. In addition, the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising," when used in this application, specify the presence of stated features and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, components, and/or groups thereof. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising an …" does not exclude the presence of other like elements in a process, method or apparatus that comprises the element. In this document, each embodiment may be described with emphasis on differences from other embodiments, and the same and similar parts between the respective embodiments may be referred to each other. For methods, products, etc. of the embodiment disclosures, reference may be made to the description of the method section for relevance if it corresponds to the method section of the embodiment disclosure.

In the embodiments disclosed herein, the disclosed methods, products (including but not limited to devices, apparatuses, etc.) may be implemented in other ways. For example, the above-described apparatus embodiments are merely illustrative.

Claims

1. A water heater, comprising:

the water discharge main pipe is communicated with a water tank of the water heater;

and the plasma generating device is communicated with the drainage main pipe and generates plasma water so as to mix the plasma water with the water of the drainage main pipe.

2. The water heater according to claim 1, wherein the plasma generating device comprises:

a water tank including a drain branch pipe communicated with the drain header pipe;

and the plasma generator is communicated with the water tank so that the generated plasma is mixed with the water in the water tank to form plasma water.

3. The water heater of claim 2, wherein the outlet of the branch drain pipe is disposed at a central axis of the main drain pipe.

4. A water heater according to claim 3, wherein the outlet of the branch drain pipe is directed towards the outlet of the main drain pipe.

5. The water heater according to claim 2, wherein the tank is of closed configuration and is provided with a vent valve.

6. The water heater of claim 2, further comprising:

one end of the water inlet main pipe is communicated with a water source, and the other end of the water inlet main pipe is communicated with a water tank of the water heater;

wherein, the water inlet main pipe is provided with a water inlet branch pipe communicated with the water tank between the water source and the water tank.

7. The water heater of claim 1, wherein the plasma generation device further comprises a pH detection device that detects a pH of the plasma water.

8. The water heater of claim 1, wherein the plasma generation device further comprises a water level detection device that detects the plasma water level.