CN215637987U

CN215637987U - Water heater

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Publication number: CN215637987U
Application number: CN202121320546.7U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 陈小平; 黄炜锴; 赖春华; 徐锦锋
Original assignee: Yunmi Internet Technology Guangdong Co Ltd
Current assignee: Yunmi Internet Technology Guangdong Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-06-11
Filing date: 2021-06-11
Publication date: 2022-01-25
Anticipated expiration: 2031-06-11

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water heater, which comprises: the device comprises an inner container, a switch valve, a gas-liquid mixing device, a first water pump, a one-way valve, a detection component for detecting the water level in the gas-liquid mixing device and a controller for receiving detection information and controlling the switch valve and the first water pump to work; the gas-liquid mixing device is provided with a gas inlet, a liquid inlet and a gas-liquid outlet; the liquid inlet is connected with the inner container through a switch valve, and the air inlet is connected with a one-way valve; the gas-liquid outlet is connected with the first water pump, and the gas-liquid mixing device discharges micro-bubble water formed after mixing water and gas through the gas-liquid outlet. The inner container and the gas-liquid mixing device are separately arranged, so that the capacity of the gas-liquid mixing device is increased; the gas and liquid allowance in the gas-liquid mixing device is detected through the detection component, the controller can conveniently control the switch valve and the first water pump to work, so that the gas content in water formed by gas-liquid mixing is stable, and the forming quality of bubble water is improved.

Description

Water heater

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen and bathroom equipment, in particular to a water heater.

Background

The water storage type electric water heater provided by the traditional technology generally has no micro-bubble function, and the bathing experience is poor. In order to solve the technical problem, the prior art provides a water heater with a gas-liquid mixing function, however, the following disadvantages of the electric water heater with the gas-liquid mixing function still exist in the specific application: 1) the gas-liquid mixing cavity is formed in the inner container of the water heater and limited by the space of the inner container, and the capacity of the gas-liquid mixing cavity cannot be designed to be large, so that the water outlet flow of gas-liquid mixed liquid is small, and the satisfaction degree of a user on a product is seriously influenced; 2) the gas and the liquid entering the gas-liquid mixing cavity can not be accurately controlled according to the gas and liquid allowance in the gas-liquid mixing cavity, so that the gas content in water formed by gas-liquid mixing is high and low, and the formation quality of bubble water is seriously influenced.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The utility model provides a water heater, which aims to solve the problems that: the technical problems that the water outlet flow of gas-liquid mixed liquid is small and the gas content in water formed by gas-liquid mixing is high and low due to the fact that a gas-liquid mixing cavity is formed in an inner container in an existing water heater are solved.

In order to achieve the purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the utility model is as follows: a water heater, comprising: the device comprises an inner container, a switch valve, a gas-liquid mixing device, a first water pump, a one-way valve, a detection part and a controller; the gas-liquid mixing device is provided with a gas inlet, a liquid inlet and a gas-liquid outlet; the liquid inlet is connected with the inner container through a switch valve, and the air inlet is connected with a one-way valve; the gas-liquid outlet is connected with the first water pump and used for discharging liquid in the gas-liquid mixing device; the detection component is used for detecting the liquid amount in the gas-liquid mixing device and feeding back detection information to the controller; the controller is used for controlling the switch valve and the first water pump to work according to the detection information fed back by the detection part.

Optionally, the detection component includes a first liquid level detection piece and a second liquid level detection piece, the first liquid level detection piece is arranged near the top end of the gas-liquid mixing device, and the second liquid level detection piece is arranged near the bottom end of the gas-liquid mixing device; alternatively, the detecting means is a timing means.

Optionally, the water heater further comprises a water flow sensor, and the first water pump is arranged between the water flow sensor and the gas-liquid outlet.

Optionally, the water heater further comprises a water outlet switch and a water outlet pipe connected between the water outlet switch and the gas-liquid outlet, and the first water pump is arranged on the water outlet pipe and located between the water outlet switch and the gas-liquid outlet.

Optionally, the water heater further comprises a shower head connected with the water outlet switch.

Optionally, the water heater further comprises a bubble generator, and the bubble generator is arranged in the shower head or on the water outlet pipe.

Optionally, the water heater further comprises an air inlet pipe, and the one-way valve is connected with the air inlet through the air inlet pipe.

Optionally, the inner container has a first water inlet and a first water outlet, the water heater further includes a first water inlet pipe and a thermostatic valve, the thermostatic valve has a second water inlet, a third water inlet and a second water outlet, the first water inlet pipe includes a first branch pipeline connected with the first water inlet and a second branch pipeline connected with the second water inlet, the third water inlet is connected with the first water outlet, and the second water outlet is connected with the switch valve.

Optionally, the water heater further includes a second water pump, the first water inlet pipe further includes a main branch, one end of the first branch pipeline and one end of the second branch pipeline intersect and are connected to the main branch, and the second water pump is disposed on the main branch.

Optionally, a heating component for heating water is arranged in the inner container.

The utility model has the beneficial effects that: the inner container and the gas-liquid mixing device are separately arranged, so that the capacity of the gas-liquid mixing device is increased, the water outlet flow of gas-liquid mixed liquid is large, and the satisfaction degree of a user on a product is improved; through setting up the detection part to gas and liquid surplus in the real-time detection gas-liquid mixing device, and in time feed back the detection information to the controller, so that controller control switch valve, the work of first water pump, thereby accurate control gets into gas and liquid in the gas-liquid mixing device, thereby make the aquatic gas content of gas-liquid mixture formation stable, improved the formation quality of bubble water.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments are briefly introduced below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious for those skilled in the art to obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts.

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a water heater according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion of FIG. 1 at A;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of FIG. 1 at B;

fig. 4 is an electrical connection diagram of the detection component, the first water pump, the second water pump and the controller provided in the first embodiment of the utility model;

fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a water heater according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure: 1. a water heater; 10. an inner container; 11. a heating member; 14. a water storage cavity; 20. an on-off valve; 30. a gas-liquid mixing device; 34. a gas-liquid mixing chamber; 50. a detection section; 51. a first liquid level detection member; 52. a second liquid level detection member; 60. a water flow sensor; 70. a water outlet switch; 80. a shower head; 90. a thermostatic valve; 100. a first water pump; 110. a one-way valve; 120. an air intake duct; 130. a first water inlet pipe; 131. a main branch; 132. a first branch line; 133. a second branch line; 140. a first water pipe; 150. a second water pipe; 160. a third water pipe; 170. a water outlet pipe; 180. a bubble generator; 190. a controller; 200. a second water pump; a. a first water inlet; b. a first water outlet; c. a second water inlet; d. a third water inlet; e. a second water outlet; f. a liquid inlet; g. an air inlet; h. and a gas-liquid outlet.

Detailed Description

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are some, not all, embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments, which can be derived by a person skilled in the art from the embodiments given herein without making any creative effort, shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description of the utility model herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the utility model. As used in the specification of the present invention and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

It should be further understood that the term "and/or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

The first embodiment is as follows:

referring to fig. 1 to 4, a water heater 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes: the gas-liquid mixing device comprises an inner container 10, an on-off valve 20, a gas-liquid mixing device 30, a first water pump 100, a detection component 50 and a controller 190; the gas-liquid mixing device 30 is provided with a gas inlet g, a liquid inlet f and a gas-liquid outlet h; the liquid inlet f is connected with the inner container 10 through a switch valve 20, and the air inlet g is connected with a one-way valve 110; the gas-liquid outlet h is used for discharging liquid in the gas-liquid mixing device 30; the detection part 50 is used for detecting the liquid amount in the gas-liquid mixing device 30 and feeding back the detection information to the controller 190; the controller 190 is configured to control the operation of the on-off valve 20 and the first water pump 100 according to the detection information fed back from the detection part 50. The inner container 10 has a water storage chamber 14 for storing water. The switch valve 20 is used for controlling the on-off of a water path between the inner container 10 and the gas-liquid mixing device 30; air enters the gas-liquid mixing device 30 through the check valve 110; the first water pump 100 is used to increase the pressure of the water flowing out of the gas-liquid mixing device 30. The gas-liquid mixing device 30 has a gas-liquid mixing chamber 34 for mixing gas and water to form water having a high gas content. The gas inlet g, the liquid inlet f and the gas-liquid outlet h are all communicated with the gas-liquid mixing cavity 34 and are used for introducing gas and liquid and discharging water with higher gas content. The detection component 50 can detect the gas and liquid allowance in the gas-liquid mixing cavity 34, and timely feed back the detection information to the controller 190 to accurately control the gas and liquid entering the gas-liquid mixing device 30, so that the gas content in the water formed by gas-liquid mixing is stable, and the forming quality of micro-bubble water is improved.

Referring to fig. 3 and 4, as an embodiment, the detecting member 50 includes a first liquid level detecting member 51 and a second liquid level detecting member 52, the first liquid level detecting member 51 is disposed near a top end of the gas-liquid mixing device 30, and the second liquid level detecting member 52 is disposed near a bottom end of the gas-liquid mixing device 30. The first liquid level detection piece 51 is used for detecting whether the liquid level of the gas-liquid mixing device 30 reaches a first preset height; the second liquid level detecting member 52 is configured to detect whether the liquid level of the gas-liquid mixing device 30 reaches a second preset height, and the first preset height is greater than the second preset height. When the liquid in the gas-liquid mixing device 30 reaches the first preset height, the first liquid level detection piece 51 responds, which indicates that the gas shortage in the gas-liquid mixing device 30 is detected; when the liquid in the gas-liquid mixing device 30 drops to the second preset height, the second liquid level detection element 52 responds, which indicates that the liquid in the gas-liquid mixing device 30 is detected to be insufficient; thus, the detection unit 50 feeds back the detection information to the controller 190 for the next operation. Of course, in a specific application, the detecting unit 50 may be a timing unit instead, and the amount of gas and liquid discharged from the gas-liquid mixing device 30 may be calculated by calculating the time for which the liquid is introduced into and discharged from the gas-liquid mixing device 30.

Referring to fig. 1 and 3, as an embodiment, the water heater 1 further includes a water outlet switch 70 and a water outlet pipe 170 connected between the water outlet switch 70 and the gas-liquid outlet h; the water outlet pipe 170 is used for guiding out water with high gas content flowing out of the gas-liquid outlet h, and the water outlet switch 70 is used for controlling the on-off of the water path.

Referring to fig. 1, as an embodiment, the first water pump 100 is connected to the water outlet switch 70 through a water outlet pipe 170; the first water pump 100 pressurizes the water in the gas-liquid mixing device 30, and rapidly delivers the water to the water outlet switch 70 through the water outlet pipe 170.

Referring to fig. 1, as an embodiment, the water heater 1 further includes a shower head 80 connected to the water outlet switch 70, and the shower head 80 is disposed to disperse the liquid and improve the comfort of the user in showering.

Referring to fig. 1, as an embodiment, the water heater 1 further includes a bubble generator 180, and the bubble generator 180 is disposed in the shower head 80. The bubble generator 180 is arranged to generate micro-air water, so that the bathing experience of the user can be improved. Of course, alternatively, the bubble generator 180 may be provided on the outlet pipe 170.

Referring to fig. 1 and 3, as an embodiment, the water heater 1 further includes an air inlet pipe 120 connected to the air inlet g, and the check valve 110 is connected to the air inlet g through the air inlet pipe 120. The check valve 110 is disposed on the gas inlet pipe 120, and the check valve 110 allows the gas to be delivered toward the gas inlet g, and prevents the gas and the liquid in the gas-liquid mixing device 30 from flowing in the opposite direction through the gas inlet g and being discharged from the gas inlet pipe 120.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, as an embodiment, the inner container 10 has a first water inlet a and a first water outlet b, the water heater 1 further includes a first water inlet tube 130 and a thermostatic valve 90, the thermostatic valve 90 has a second water inlet c, a third water inlet d and a second water outlet e, the first water inlet tube 130 includes a first branch tube 132 connected to the first water inlet a and a second branch tube 133 connected to the second water inlet c, the third water inlet d is connected to the first water outlet b through a first water tube 140, and the second water outlet e is connected to the switch valve 20 through a second water tube 150. This embodiment is through being connected first branch pipeline 132 in first inlet tube 130 with inner bag 10, second branch pipeline 133 and thermostatic valve 90 are connected, make during liquid can enter into inner bag 10 and thermostatic valve 90 simultaneously, thereby guarantee the liquid that comes out through the first delivery port b of inner bag 10 and the liquid mixture that gets into thermostatic valve 90 through second branch pipeline 133, be invariable in target temperature through thermostatic valve 90, enter into gas-liquid mixing device 30 through third water pipe 160 through switch valve 20, make the higher water of homothermal liquid mixture formation gas content, can avoid overheating or under-heating to lead to reducing the travelling comfort of bathing, and do benefit to and improve user experience. Specifically, the specific form of the on-off valve 20 is not specifically limited herein.

Referring to fig. 1, as an embodiment, a heating member 11 for heating water is provided in an inner container 10. The heating part 11 is also an electric heating rod or an electric heating pipe, and the water heater 1 is a water storage type electric heater.

Referring to fig. 1 and 4, as an embodiment, the controller 190 is electrically connected to the detection unit 50, the switch valve 20, the first water pump 100, the heating unit 11, and the thermostatic valve 90, respectively. The controller 190 can be used to control the start, stop and regulation of the heating power of the heating part 11 on the one hand, so that the heating duration and/or the heating temperature of the heating part 11 can be regulated. The electrical connection of the controller 190 with the detection component 50, such that the controller 190 can receive the information fed back by the detection component 50; and corresponding indication is made to relevant parts according to the information fed back by the detection part 50. The electrical connection of the controller 190 to the on-off valve 20 may enable the controller 190 to control the opening and closing of the on-off valve 20. The controller 190 is electrically connected to the first water pump 100 such that the controller 190 can control the first water pump 100 to be turned on and off. Specifically, when the temperature of water in the inner container 10 of the water heater 1 is lower than a predetermined value, the controller 190 controls the heating component 11 to start heating the water in the inner container 10 until the required hot water reaches the precise heating temperature. When the first liquid level detection piece 51 detects that the gas in the gas-liquid mixing device 30 is insufficient, the collected detection information is fed back to the controller 190, the controller 190 controls the switch valve 20 to be closed, the first water pump 100 is started, the first water pump 100 discharges water in the gas-liquid mixing cavity 34, and air enters the gas-liquid mixing device 30 through the air inlet pipeline 120; when the second liquid level detection part 52 detects that the liquid in the gas-liquid mixing device 30 is insufficient, the collected detection information is fed back to the controller 190, the controller 190 controls the first water pump 100 to be turned off, the switch valve 20 is started, the water in the liner 10 flows into the thermostatic valve 90 through the first water pipe 140 after being heated, and at this time, the obtained thermostatic water flows out of the thermostatic valve 90, flows into the switch valve 20 through the second water pipe 150, flows out of the switch valve 20 again, and flows into the gas-liquid mixing device 30 through the third water pipe 160; at this time, a sufficient amount of water and air in the gas-liquid mixing device 30 are mixed to form water with high gas content, and the gas-liquid mixed water is finally discharged from the shower head 80 through the gas-liquid outlet h, the water outlet pipe 170 and the water outlet switch 70 for use by a user. The constant temperature of continuous output not only improves the cleaning effect, but also greatly improves the bathing comfort of the user.

Referring to fig. 1, as a preferred embodiment of the present embodiment, the working principle of the water heater 1 is as follows: when the water heater 1 is used for the first time, the gas-liquid mixing device 30 is filled with air, the switch valve 20 is opened, the first water pump 100 is stopped, water flow enters the gas-liquid mixing device 30 to be mixed with the air, and bubble water is output through the shower head 80 after mixing. When the first liquid level detecting member 51 detects that the air in the mixing tank is consumed, that is, the water level in the gas-liquid mixing device 30 rises to a set value, the on-off valve 20 is closed, the first water pump 100 is started, and air enters the gas-liquid mixing device 30 through the air inlet pipe 120 to discharge the water in the gas-liquid mixing chamber 34 through the shower head 80. When the second liquid level detector 52 detects that the water is drained to the set value, the first water pump 100 stops operating and the on-off valve 20 is opened.

Example two:

referring to fig. 5, the difference between the water heater 1 provided in the present embodiment and the first embodiment is mainly that a water flow sensor 60 and a second water pump 200 are added to the water heater 1, and the differences are specifically shown in:

referring to fig. 5, as an implementation manner, in the present embodiment, the water heater 1 includes a water flow sensor 60 connected to the gas-liquid outlet h, the water flow sensor 60 is disposed on the water outlet pipe 170, and the water flow sensor 60 is disposed between the first water pump 100 and the water outlet switch 70 for determining whether the user uses water.

Referring to fig. 5, as an embodiment, the water heater 1 includes a second water pump 200, the first water inlet pipe 130 further includes a main branch 131, one end of the first branch pipe 132 and one end of the second branch pipe 133 intersect with the main branch 131, and the second water pump 200 is disposed on the main branch 131. The second water pump 200 outputs water with a certain pressure to flow into the first branch pipeline 132 and the second branch pipeline 133 through the main branch 131; the first branch line 132 flows water to the inner container 10, and the second branch line 133 flows water to the thermostatic valve 90; the direct mode of mixing with gas of pressure water of second water pump 200 output can be favorable to pressure water to carry out gas-liquid mixture with gas better, and can reduce the resistance that rivers flowed, improves user's experience degree.

Of course, in a specific application, in the present embodiment, on the basis of the first embodiment, it is not necessary to add the water flow sensor 60 and the second water pump 200 at the same time, and only one of the water flow sensor 60 and the second water pump 200 may be added.

In addition to the above differences, the present embodiment provides other parts of the water heater 1 with reference to a corresponding optimized design of the embodiment, which will not be described in detail herein.

The above are only embodiments of the present invention, and it should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, modifications can be made without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention, but these are all within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water heater, comprising: the device comprises an inner container, a switch valve, a gas-liquid mixing device, a first water pump, a one-way valve, a detection part and a controller; the gas-liquid mixing device is provided with a gas inlet, a liquid inlet and a gas-liquid outlet; the liquid inlet is connected with the inner container through the switch valve, and the air inlet is connected with the one-way valve; the gas-liquid outlet is connected with the first water pump and used for discharging liquid in the gas-liquid mixing device;

the detection component is used for detecting the liquid amount in the gas-liquid mixing device and feeding back detection information to the controller;

the controller is used for controlling the switch valve and the first water pump to work according to the detection information fed back by the detection part.

2. The water heater according to claim 1, wherein the detection means comprises a first level detection member disposed near a top end of the gas-liquid mixing device and a second level detection member disposed near a bottom end of the gas-liquid mixing device; alternatively, the first and second electrodes may be,

the detection part is a timing part.

3. The water heater according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a water flow sensor, wherein the first water pump is disposed between the water flow sensor and the gas-liquid outlet.

4. The water heater according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a water outlet switch and a water outlet pipe connected between the water outlet switch and the gas-liquid outlet, wherein the first water pump is arranged on the water outlet pipe and positioned between the water outlet switch and the gas-liquid outlet.

5. The water heater of claim 4, further comprising a shower head connected to the water outlet switch.

6. The water heater of claim 5, further comprising a bubble generator disposed in the shower head or on the outlet pipe.

7. The water heater according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an air inlet pipe through which the one-way valve is connected with the air inlet.

8. The water heater according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the inner container has a first water inlet and a first water outlet, the water heater further comprises a first water inlet pipe and a thermostatic valve, the thermostatic valve has a second water inlet, a third water inlet and a second water outlet, the first water inlet pipe comprises a first branch pipe connected with the first water inlet and a second branch pipe connected with the second water inlet, the third water inlet is connected with the first water outlet, and the second water outlet is connected with the on-off valve.

9. The water heater according to claim 8, further comprising a second water pump; the first water inlet pipe further comprises a main branch, one end of the first branch pipeline and one end of the second branch pipeline are connected with the main branch in an intersecting mode, and the second water pump is arranged on the main branch.

10. The water heater according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a heating component for heating water is arranged in the inner container.