EP2664858A3 - Gas water heater attachable with an adapter to realize central heating function - Google Patents

Gas water heater attachable with an adapter to realize central heating function Download PDF

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EP2664858A3
EP2664858A3 EP13167832.8A EP13167832A EP2664858A3 EP 2664858 A3 EP2664858 A3 EP 2664858A3 EP 13167832 A EP13167832 A EP 13167832A EP 2664858 A3 EP2664858 A3 EP 2664858A3
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water heater
gas water
fluid passageway
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Thomas Kupka
Zhongqin Zhu
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Vaillant GmbH
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D3/00—Hot-water central heating systems
    • F24D3/08—Hot-water central heating systems in combination with systems for domestic hot-water supply
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D17/00—Domestic hot-water supply systems
    • F24D17/0026—Domestic hot-water supply systems with conventional heating means
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H9/00—Details
    • F24H9/14—Arrangements for connecting different sections, e.g. in water heaters 
    • F24H9/142—Connecting hydraulic components
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H9/00—Details
    • F24H9/14—Arrangements for connecting different sections, e.g. in water heaters 
    • F24H9/142—Connecting hydraulic components
    • F24H9/144—Valve seats, piping and heat exchanger connections integrated into a one-piece hydraulic unit

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  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Instantaneous Water Boilers, Portable Hot-Water Supply Apparatuses, And Control Of Portable Hot-Water Supply Apparatuses (AREA)
  • Cookers (AREA)
  • Housings, Intake/Discharge, And Installation Of Fluid Heaters (AREA)

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The present invention discloses an adapter capable of being attached to a gas water heater to achieve a central heating function. The adapter comprises a heat exchanger having a first fluid passageway capable of being intercommunicated to the gas water heater, and a second fluid passageway interchanging heat but physically isolated with said first fluid passageway; a first diverter valve connected to the first fluid passageway and being operable to selectively connect the first fluid passageway to the gas water heater thereby allowing fluid fed from the gas water heater to pass through the first fluid passageway. By employing the adapter as described above, the existing gas water heater can be upgraded to a gas boiler by simple modifications. As a result, the total invest is reduced for users, and cost of development and manufacturing is decreased for manufactures.
EP13167832.8A 2012-05-19 2013-05-15 An adapter capable of being attached to a gas water heater to achieve an additional central heating function Active EP2664858B1 (en)

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CN201210171125.1A CN102818368B (en) 2012-05-19 2012-05-19 Adaptor, gas water heater and adaptor and gas water heater assembly

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EP2664858A2 EP2664858A2 (en) 2013-11-20
EP2664858A3 true EP2664858A3 (en) 2016-09-07
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FR2817610A1 (en) * 2000-12-05 2002-06-07 Dietrich Thermique Circuit, for preparing sanitary water to be used in heater, comprises small container, sanitary heat exchanger, principal heat exchanger and short circuiting channel in parallel with container
EP1528329A1 (en) * 2003-11-03 2005-05-04 Grundfos A/S Assembly for a compact heating installation
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EP0569713A1 (en) * 1992-05-15 1993-11-18 Robert Bosch Gmbh Gas fired water heater for room heating and production of hot water for domestic use
FR2817610A1 (en) * 2000-12-05 2002-06-07 Dietrich Thermique Circuit, for preparing sanitary water to be used in heater, comprises small container, sanitary heat exchanger, principal heat exchanger and short circuiting channel in parallel with container
EP1528329A1 (en) * 2003-11-03 2005-05-04 Grundfos A/S Assembly for a compact heating installation
EP2093517A1 (en) * 2008-02-22 2009-08-26 Grundfos Management A/S Component for a compact heating system

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