KR200294001Y1 - Heating Device For Water Tank - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a heater apparatus for a water tank, and more particularly, it is installed in various water tanks, such as an aquarium, a simple water tank, and a plating bath, to fundamentally prevent the occurrence of fire due to overheating or leakage, while maintaining the water temperature of the water or the solution. Iii) to maintain the optimum state, and the structure is simple, and relates to a water heater device for easier installation and storage.

The water heater device is connected to the case body consisting of the first case and the second case, the control unit is installed inside the case body, the control unit and the current supply line is set inside the case body is set It provides a water heater unit including a heat generating portion for generating heat within a temperature range, and a water temperature sensing member installed adjacent to the heat generating portion inside the case body and sensing the temperature of water or solution contained in the water tank. .

Description

Heater device for water tank {Heating Device For Water Tank}

The present invention relates to a heater apparatus for a water tank, and more particularly, it is installed in various water tanks, such as an aquarium, a simple water tank, and a plating bath, to fundamentally prevent the occurrence of fire due to overheating or leakage, while maintaining the water temperature of the water or the solution. I) can be maintained in an optimal state, and the structure is simple, and relates to a water heater apparatus for easier installation and control.

In general, a water tank is a simple tank for temporarily storing live fish in a large aquarium or restaurant where ornamental fish are stored, and a plating bath containing plating solution, depending on its purpose. These tanks are provided with a heater device to provide an optimal environment in which ornamental fish, live fish and the like are active, and to maintain a constant temperature of the plating liquid required for plating to obtain optimum plating quality.

Looking at the general structure of the heater, it is composed of a heater body consisting of a heating unit, and a controller for controlling the heating temperature is connected to the heater body and the current line, the water temperature sensor is electrically connected to the controller After continuously detecting the temperature of the water or solution in the water, the controller displays the temperature. The user directly checks the displayed temperature, and then operates the controller to adjust the temperature of the heating unit appropriately so that the water contained in the tank The temperature of the solution is kept constant.

However, the conventional heater is a factor that causes a large-scale fire because it is not properly sensed even if the heating temperature of the heat generating portion is excessively heated or abnormally overheated due to lack of water in the tank.

In the conventional heater, since the surface of the heating unit is heated to the outside as it is exposed to the outside, contact with a fish or a human body contained in a tank causes burns or a safety accident.

In addition, since the conventional heater is simply composed of a controller and a pipe-type heat generating unit, it is installed in a water tank, and thus conforms to the purpose of the water tank, and thus, the structural aesthetics follow to improve additional aesthetics.

In addition, the conventional heater is made of a separate form of the heating unit and the controller has a problem in that the installation and storage and movement of the structure is accompanied with a lot of difficulties in ease of use.

The present invention has been devised to solve the conventional problems as described above, the object of the present invention is the simple structure and easily installed in various tanks to maintain the optimum temperature of water or solution, as well as overheating or short circuit The present invention provides a heater apparatus for a tank that can fundamentally prevent a fire from being generated.

In order to realize the object of the present invention as described above, a case main body comprising a first case and a second case, a control unit installed inside the case main body, and the control unit described above inside the case main body; And a heat generating unit connected to a current supply line to generate heat within a set temperature range, and a water temperature detecting member installed adjacent to the heat generating unit inside the case body and sensing a temperature of water or a solution contained in the water tank. Provides a water heater heater

1 is an overall perspective view of a water heater heater according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a front view showing a state installed in the tank heater apparatus for a tank according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of FIG.

4 is a front view of FIG. 3.

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the installation state of the heat generating portion of the water heater apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the heat generating portion of the water heater heater according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the installation state of the water temperature sensing member of the water heater heater according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a state diagram used in the water heater heater apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the present embodiment will be described as an example of being installed in a simple water tank such as a restaurant.

1, 2, 3, 4, the heater device according to an embodiment of the present invention,

The case main body 6 which consists of the 1st case 2 and the 2nd case 4, the control unit 8 installed in this case main body 6, and the said case main body 6 inside the said case main body 6, A heating unit 10 connected to one control unit 8 and a current supply line L to generate heat within a set temperature range, and adjacent to the heating unit 10 inside the case body 6. It is installed and includes a water temperature sensing member 12 for sensing the temperature of the water (W) contained in the water tank (T).

The case body 6 is formed of a common fish form by combining the first case 2 and the second case 4, the surface of the first case 2 and the second case (4) A plurality of through holes 14 are formed.

As the material of the first case 2 and the second case 4, synthetic resin series may be used, and more preferably, PVC, PP, flame retardant ABS, etc. having excellent heat resistance, corrosion resistance, and moldability may be used. .

Referring to FIG. 5, a box-shaped accommodating part 16 having one side open and an inner space is formed inside the second case 4, and a screw S is formed at an opening of the accommodating part 16. The receiving lid 18 is detachably installed by the fastening member.

The first case 2 is formed with an opening 20 corresponding to the storage lid 18 coupled to the housing 16 to easily separate or combine the storage lid 18 from the outside. It is made so that, the receiving portion 16 can be made to form a wall of a constant height on the inner surface of the second case (4).

The accommodating part 16 and the accommodating lid 18 coupled to the accommodating part 16 are the accommodating part 16 so that the airtightness can be maintained from water W in the water tank T or external moisture. When the sealing lid 22 is installed on the upper surface of the rim of the storage lid 18, the lower side of the storage lid 18 pressurizes the sealing ring 22 so that the sealing is maintained.

The seal ring 22 may be made of rubber or similar elastic material, and the seal ring 22 may have a circular cross section, but the present invention is not limited thereto. If it is a form which can improve the sealing property of the accommodating part 16, it can apply and implement all.

In the above-described embodiment, the storage lid 18 is shown in the description and drawings to be detachably installed in the storage portion 16 by a fastening member such as a screw (S). In addition, although not shown in the drawings, one side of the storage lid 18 is hinged to one side of the edge of the storage unit 16, and a clamp or the like is installed on the other side to enable opening and closing by one-touch operation. Not only opening and closing is made but also the loss of the storage lid 18 can be prevented.

In addition, according to the above-described embodiment, the storage unit 16 is formed in the second case 4 as described and illustrated in the drawings but is not limited thereto. It may be formed in the first case 2 in the same form as the above-described embodiment, and the storage lid 18 may be detachably installed at the second case 4 side.

As described above, the first case 2 and the second case 4 having a fish shape may be manufactured by a mold molding, which is a well-known molding method. The molding method can be applied.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, the shape of the case body 6 is shown as being formed in the form of a normal fish by combining the first case 2 and the second case 4 described above, which is the water tank T of the present embodiment. Considering that the) is a simple tank for storing live fish, the form of the case body 6 according to the present invention is limited to the above to obtain an additional decorative effect in accordance with the fish contained in the tank (T). In addition, according to the function and use of the water tank (T) to be used in addition to this can be carried out by molding in a form that can exhibit an additional decorative effect.

Although the first case 2 and the second case 4 are not shown in the drawings, the protrusions and the grooves are formed on the contact portions thereof, and the first case 2 and the second case 4 are detachably fixed by fitting, or by applying a separate adhesive. It is also possible.

The control unit 8 is installed in the accommodating part 16 of the second case 4, and the control unit 8 is for setting and controlling the heat generating temperature of the heat generating part 10. The control knob (N) is provided, the plug (P) for receiving electricity from a separate capacitor is connected to the current supply line (L) on one side.

EGO THERMOSTAT can be used for the control unit 8, and this unit has a wide range of set temperature and can be precisely controlled. Such a unit is widely known in the art. The detailed description is omitted since it is used.

In the above, the control unit 8 is described as being composed of EGO THERMOSTAT, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and in addition, the temperature of a well-known form that satisfies the purpose of the present invention. Control units may be used.

5 and 6, the heat generating unit 10 includes a heat conductor 24 and a heat generating element 26 installed inside the heat conductor 24 to generate heat, and the heat conductor described above. 24 may be a titanium pipe having a circular cross section, and is disposed in the longitudinal direction from the inner side of the case body 6 so that the accommodating portion 16 of the second case 4 may be disposed at one side. The outer circumferential surface is surrounded by the packing member 28 and is fixed in a state in which a seal is possible.

As described above, the thermal conductor 24 made of titanium is excellent in corrosion resistance and chemical resistance due to the characteristics of the material, and has good thermal conductivity, so that an optimum heating efficiency can be obtained after being installed in a water tank (T) or a chemical tank.

The heating element 26 is installed by coiling the metal core in the form of a coil in the inner side of the heat conductor 24, one side is connected to the control unit 8 and the current supply line (L) and the other side is the water temperature sensing It is connected to the member 12 and the current supply line (L).

As described above, the opening of the heat conductor 26 provided with the heating element 26 prevents water or a solution from flowing from the outside and fixes the current line connected to the inside of the heating element 26. It is made of a sealed structure by).

Silicone or rubber may be used as the seal member 30. In addition, a material that may improve the sealing property of the heat conductor 24 may be variously used.

A temperature fuse F is installed between the heat conductor 24 and the current line W connecting the control unit 8. The temperature fuse F is such that the heating element 26 is above the allowable temperature range. When the heat generated by the detection and cut off the current supplied to the heating element 26 through the current line (W).

The temperature fuse (F, THERMO FUSE) has a structure in which the contact is short-circuited by the heat sensed from the outside regardless of the flow of current, thereby essentially blocking the supply of current flowing through the fuse (F), Since the fuse F is already well known and used in the art, more detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The water temperature sensing member 12 is adjacent to the heat generating part 10 inside the case body 6, and the packing member 32 is disposed at one side of the accommodating part 16 of the second case 4. The outer circumferential surface is enclosed and fixed in a state in which seal is possible, and is connected to the control unit 8 and the heating element 26 by a current supply line L to enable the application of current.

The water temperature sensing member 12 is made of a pipe-type heat sensing member to directly detect the temperature of the water (W) in contact with the surface of the heat sensing body, and if the detected temperature of the water (W) is above the allowable range, Switching sensor (not shown) installed in the circuit itself is short-circuited (self-shorted) and falls below the allowable range, and has a structure that contacts again (接點) according to the temperature of the water (W) detected, the heating element (26) The temperature of the water (W) contained in the water tank (T) is maintained within the set temperature range while controlling the operation of.

As described above, the water temperature sensing member 12 having the structure of shorting or contacting while sensing the temperature of the water W contained in the water tank T is the same as or similar to the water temperature sensing member of the type well known in the art. Description is omitted.

Water tank heater device according to an embodiment of the present invention made as described above is provided with a hook-shaped fixture 34 on one side of the current supply line (L) to which the plug (P) is connected to the water tank (T). The case body 6 is fixed in a predetermined posture in the water tank T because it is fixed to one side of the upper edge.

At this time, the control unit 8 installed in the case body 6 adjusts the adjusting knob N of the unit 8 so as to correspond to the required water temperature in the tank T in a state where the temperature is set in advance. Is contained.

When the case body 6 is installed in the water tank T as described above, the water W contained in the water tank T is the first case 2 and the second case 4 of the case body 6 described above. The water (W) is introduced into the inside through the through hole 14 of the) and is heated within the temperature range set by the heating unit 10 while the temperature is continuously detected by the water temperature sensor 12. .

In addition, the shape of the case body 6 is made of a fish shape to meet the use of the water tank (T), as well as to exert a more improved aesthetic and decorative effect when viewed from the outside. Since the heat generating part 10 is formed to surround the fish or a part of the human body in the tank (T) to prevent direct contact with the surface of the overheated heat generating part 10 to prevent accidents caused by burns Can be prevented in advance.

As described above, when the water W contained in the water tank T is heated by the heat generating unit 10, the temperature of the water W heated by the water temperature sensor 12 installed adjacent to the heat generating unit 10 is heated. By continuously sensing the heating unit 10 to control as follows.

The water temperature sensor 12 detects the temperature of the water W contained in the water tank T, and when the detected temperature of the water W is detected to be higher than the allowable temperature, the water temperature sensor 12 is switched. The current line W passing through the sensor is shorted so that the heat generating unit 10 no longer generates heat.

When the temperature of the water W contained in the water tank T falls below the allowable temperature, the water temperature sensor 12 detects this and contacts the current line W of the water temperature sensor 12. In this case, the heating unit 10 is operated again to heat the water W in the water tank T.

Accordingly, the water W contained in the water tank T maintains the water temperature within the temperature range set by the switching operation of the water temperature sensor 12 as described above.

In addition, the water temperature sensor 12 does not properly sense the temperature of the water (W) due to breakage or malfunction, and thus the heating unit 10 continuously generates heat, thereby generating the heating element 26 of the heating unit 10. When heat is generated above the allowable temperature range, the temperature fuse F installed inside the heat conductor 24 of the heat generating part 10 is short-circuited by itself, thereby fundamentally blocking the current supplied to the heat generating part 10. The excessive heat of the heat generating unit 10 causes the temperature in the water tank T to rise rapidly, thereby preventing the fish from dying.

In particular, the temperature fuse (F) is the water (W) contained in the water tank (T) is leaked to the outside by the damage of the water tank (T), the water temperature sensor 12 is the temperature of the water (W) It may not be able to smoothly sense the large fire and safety accidents caused by the malfunction of the heat generating unit 10 can be prevented.

One embodiment described above is described as an example that the water heater device according to the present invention is installed in the simple water tank (T) of the restaurant, but is not limited thereto, but is not shown in the drawings, but the plating on the surface of the metal It can be easily installed and controlled in the plating bath of a plating company or a large aquarium to be performed, and of course, the water temperature can be maintained in an optimal state as described above, and fundamentally prevent fire from overheating and leakage.

In the above description of a preferred embodiment of the water heater heater device according to the present invention, the present invention is not limited to this, but the present invention is not limited to the utility model registration claims and the detailed description of the invention and various modifications within the scope of the accompanying drawings It is possible to implement, and this also belongs to the scope of the present invention.

As described above, the water heater apparatus according to the present invention, the case body is formed in a form surrounding the heat generating portion, it is possible to further improve the stability and reliability by preventing a fish or a part of the human body from contacting after being installed in the water tank. In addition, the case body is made of a form (for example, fish in the case of an aquarium or a simple tank) that meets the purpose of the tank exhibits a visually improved aesthetic and decorative effect.

In addition, the water heater heater according to the present invention is provided with a control unit is integrally installed in the case body, not only the structure is simple, but also easy installation, control and storage provides a more improved ease of use.

In addition, the water heater device according to the present invention, the thermal fuse is installed in the heat conductor of the heat generating unit by a short circuit according to the temperature of the heating element to fundamentally block the supply of current due to the malfunction of the control unit and the water temperature sensing member Safety accidents and large fires can be prevented.

Claims (5)

A case body comprising a first case and a second case, a control unit installed inside the case body, and connected to the control unit and a current supply line inside the case body to generate heat within a set temperature range. A heater apparatus for a water tank including a heat generating unit and a water temperature sensing member installed adjacent to the heat generating unit in the case body and sensing a temperature of water or a solution contained in the water tank. The water heater apparatus of claim 1, wherein a plurality of through holes are formed on surfaces of the first case and the second case. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first case or the second case of the case main body is provided with a receiving portion for installing the control unit in a sealed state from water or moisture, the receiving portion is a constant height so as to form a space therein A water heater device for forming a wall of the opening formed in one side and the opening is coupled to the receiving lid to seal the opening. The heat generator according to claim 1, wherein the heat generating unit comprises a heat conductor and a heat generator installed inside the heat conductor and connected to the control unit and the current line to generate heat within a set temperature range. A water heater apparatus comprising a pipe member made of titanium and fixed to one wall of the receiving part of the first case or the second case. The heat fuse according to claim 4, wherein a temperature fuse for sensing a temperature of the heat generator is provided at one side of a current line connecting the heat generator and the control unit to the inside of the heat conductor. When the temperature of the heating to more than the allowable temperature of the water heater device characterized in that the short-circuit itself cuts off the current supplied to the heating element through the current supply line.