GB2461296A - Mobile solar water heater - Google Patents

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GB2461296A
GB2461296A GB0811761A GB0811761A GB2461296A GB 2461296 A GB2461296 A GB 2461296A GB 0811761 A GB0811761 A GB 0811761A GB 0811761 A GB0811761 A GB 0811761A GB 2461296 A GB2461296 A GB 2461296A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
    • F24S25/10—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules extending in directions away from a supporting surface
    • F24J2/52—
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S30/00—Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules
    • F24S30/20—Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules for linear movement
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S60/00—Arrangements for storing heat collected by solar heat collectors
    • F24S60/30—Arrangements for storing heat collected by solar heat collectors storing heat in liquids
    • F24J2/345—
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B10/00—Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings
    • Y02B10/20—Solar thermal
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
    • Y02E10/47—Mountings or tracking

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Abstract

A solar water heater is mounted on a moveable stand of framework. Preferably, the mobile solar water heater 1 comprises a solar collector 2 and a hot water storage tank 7, which are mounted to a rigid framework or stand 3. The stand may be fitted with a means of mobility such as swivel castor wheels 5. The water heater is preferably connected by flexible pipes or hoses 4 to an adjacent property or dwelling. The flexible pipes or hoses may be fitted with quick release couplings 8 to allow for quick and simple connection and disconnection. Preferably, a mechanical temperature gauge is fitted directly to the tank so that the stored water temperature can be monitored.

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Mobile Solar Water Heater This invention relates o a.rnobile solar water beater.
Traditionally, solar c�iectors have been mounted on the roofs of buildings, which, because of their physical orientation, are often unable to make best use of direct sunlight, and therefore solar energy. Coupled with signiflcant installation costs, this can make solar water heating cost -ineffective for many.
To overcome these problems, the present invention proposes a solar water beater mounted on a nioveable. framework or stand It utilises flexible ppework to allow it's connection to a property/dwelling and the necessary distributionpipeworL This allows the solar collector to be placed at the most advantageous angle for solar gain. Re-positioning is also possible. It also allows the unit to be disconnected and stored away during winter months, when solar gain is negligible and there is a risk of freezing.
The advantages of a mobile solar water beater are A\. Correct positioning of the solar collector in relation to the sun's position will result in best use of the available solar energy.
B\. With minimal installation costs and disruption, this should provide a cost effective water heating solution.
C'. Preferably the flexible hoses will be fitted with quick release couplings to allow for easy connection/disconnection of the unit.
D\. Preferably the framework I stand will be fitted with wheels, castors or some other means of allowing easy positioning or re-location.
E\. The unit can be stored under cover through the winter months, when freezing may be an issue, due to negligible solar gain and low ambient temperatures.
An example of the invention will now be described by referring to the accompanying drawing.
Using a framework( or stand) 3, mounted with swivel castor wheels 5, a solar collector 2 is mounted at an appropriate inclination. When positioned correctly towards the prevailing sun 6, the resulting hot water produced is stored in atank 7. Thetank can be of either the i)irect" or 1ndirect' type. The tank is connected by flexible hoses 4 to pipewoit at an adjacent pnperty/dwelling. The flexible hoses may have quick release couplings fitted 8.

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  1. Claims 1. A solar water heater mounted on a moveable stand or framework.
  2. 2. A solar water heater according to claim!, which is connected to an adjacent property / dwelling and it's water services distribution pipework y means of flexible pipes or hoses.
  3. 3. The flexible hoses according to claim 2, to be fitted with quick release couplings to allow for simple connection and disconnection of the unit.
  4. 4. A solar water heater according to claim!, which because it is sited at ground level allows the collector to be regularly and easily cleaned, to maxixnise the performance of the unit.
  5. 5. A solar water heater according to claim!, which because it is sited at ground level allows a mechanical temperature gauge to be fitted directly to the tanlc so that monitoring of the stored water temperature can easily be achieved.
  6. 6. A solar water heater according to claim!, which because it is sited at ground level allows excessive heat gain to be controlled by collector position or some form of shading.
  7. 7. A solar water heater according to claim!, which does not rely on any form of electrical connection to operate.Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows 1. A solar water heater mounted on a moveable stand or framework.The water heater has an integrated storage tank, which is connected to an adjacent property / dwelling and its water services distribution pipework by means of flexible pipes or hoses.The flexible pipes or hoses are fitted with quick release couplings to allow for simple connection and disconnection of the unit.2. A solar water heater according to claim 1, which because it is sited at ground level allows the collector to be regularly and easily cleaned, to maximise the performance of the unit.3. A solar water heater according to claim 1, which because it is sited at ground level allows a mechanical temperature gauge to be fitted directly to the tank, so that monitoring of the stored water temperature can easily be achieved.4. A solar water heater according to claim 1, which because it is sited at ground level allows excessive heat gain to be controlled by collector position or some form of shading.5. A solar water heater according to claim 1, which does not rely on any form of electrical connection to operate. *
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CN105180485A (en) * 2015-09-29 2015-12-23 广西广拓新能源科技有限公司 Stabilization support of solar water heater
CN105222382A (en) * 2015-09-29 2016-01-06 广西广拓新能源科技有限公司 Solar water heater Intelligent Supports Made
CN106382758A (en) * 2016-11-14 2017-02-08 江苏双联集成支吊架有限公司 Solar energy support with angle adjustable
CN106642759A (en) * 2016-12-29 2017-05-10 重庆智居臻科技有限公司 Domestic water heater device
CN108458496A (en) * 2018-01-18 2018-08-28 苏州海森伯格环保科技有限公司 A kind of solar energy water heater device
CN108645057A (en) * 2018-03-29 2018-10-12 李培培 A kind of solar energy being conveniently replaceable placement position

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FR2355254A1 (en) * 1976-06-16 1978-01-13 Carbonaro Henri Solar water heater esp. for caravans - having adjustable solar panel, inlet, outlet and auxiliary heater
US4083359A (en) * 1976-07-15 1978-04-11 Smith Frederick A Solar heater units
CH624208A5 (en) * 1978-07-18 1981-07-15 Helind Sa Portable and autonomous solar heat-generator for heating a liquid
GB2079930A (en) * 1980-06-12 1982-01-27 Sunsense Ltd Portable solar heaters
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WO1986002989A1 (en) * 1984-11-06 1986-05-22 Galland Jean Claude Device for washing or watering hose enabling to produce hot water by using solar energy; winding, transportation and easy storage of said hose
FR2612616A1 (en) * 1987-03-18 1988-09-23 Melka Paul Portable-type solar-powered heater
CH675470A5 (en) * 1988-04-14 1990-09-28 Kurt Loertscher Sanitaere Anla Mobile solar radiation collector - has axle with two wheels, lifted up in operational position
ZA978627B (en) * 1996-06-26 1998-06-03 Brian Harmer Solar water heater.
JP2001021227A (en) * 1999-07-12 2001-01-26 Masaru Tsuda Focussing solar water heater
WO2003036187A2 (en) * 2001-10-14 2003-05-01 Helmut Juran Mobile solar reflector unit for generation of hot water and/or generation of electricity
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US4003367A (en) * 1975-12-15 1977-01-18 Ilmar Veikko Wikholm Storage type solar water heater
FR2355254A1 (en) * 1976-06-16 1978-01-13 Carbonaro Henri Solar water heater esp. for caravans - having adjustable solar panel, inlet, outlet and auxiliary heater
US4083359A (en) * 1976-07-15 1978-04-11 Smith Frederick A Solar heater units
CH624208A5 (en) * 1978-07-18 1981-07-15 Helind Sa Portable and autonomous solar heat-generator for heating a liquid
GB2079930A (en) * 1980-06-12 1982-01-27 Sunsense Ltd Portable solar heaters
WO1986002989A1 (en) * 1984-11-06 1986-05-22 Galland Jean Claude Device for washing or watering hose enabling to produce hot water by using solar energy; winding, transportation and easy storage of said hose
DE8503482U1 (en) * 1985-02-08 1985-08-01 Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V., 8000 München Device for cooking or heating food and beverages
FR2612616A1 (en) * 1987-03-18 1988-09-23 Melka Paul Portable-type solar-powered heater
CH675470A5 (en) * 1988-04-14 1990-09-28 Kurt Loertscher Sanitaere Anla Mobile solar radiation collector - has axle with two wheels, lifted up in operational position
ZA978627B (en) * 1996-06-26 1998-06-03 Brian Harmer Solar water heater.
JP2001021227A (en) * 1999-07-12 2001-01-26 Masaru Tsuda Focussing solar water heater
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US20040187862A1 (en) * 2003-03-31 2004-09-30 Victor Cobos Portable solar heated water server

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CN105180485A (en) * 2015-09-29 2015-12-23 广西广拓新能源科技有限公司 Stabilization support of solar water heater
CN105222382A (en) * 2015-09-29 2016-01-06 广西广拓新能源科技有限公司 Solar water heater Intelligent Supports Made
CN105222382B (en) * 2015-09-29 2017-05-10 广西广拓新能源科技有限公司 Smart support for solar water heater
CN105180485B (en) * 2015-09-29 2017-05-10 广西广拓新能源科技有限公司 Stabilization support of solar water heater
CN106382758A (en) * 2016-11-14 2017-02-08 江苏双联集成支吊架有限公司 Solar energy support with angle adjustable
CN106642759A (en) * 2016-12-29 2017-05-10 重庆智居臻科技有限公司 Domestic water heater device
CN108458496A (en) * 2018-01-18 2018-08-28 苏州海森伯格环保科技有限公司 A kind of solar energy water heater device
CN108458496B (en) * 2018-01-18 2019-06-25 高满珍 A kind of solar energy water heater device
CN108645057A (en) * 2018-03-29 2018-10-12 李培培 A kind of solar energy being conveniently replaceable placement position

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