KR20030092245A - Water heater - Google Patents

Abstract

In the water heater 1, the outer casing 22 extends vertically from the hollow furnace tube 222 extending vertically from the inner circumference of its bottom wall 223, and from the outer circumference of the bottom wall 223 and An outer enclosure wall 220 is defined that interacts with the furnace tube 222 to define the receiving space 221. The heat conduction unit 21 is mounted inside the accommodating space 221 and constitutes an accommodating space 221 having isolated first and second chambers 23 and 24. The first chamber 23 is filled with the super thermal conductor material 20. The second chamber 24 is suitable for holding water therein. The heat conduction unit 21 includes a plurality of interconnected upstanding tubular members 211 that interact with the outer casing 22 and define the first chamber 23 therein. The second chamber 24 is disposed outside the tubular member 211. The heat source 3 is mounted under the outer casing 22 to heat the water inside the second chamber 24.

Description

Water heater and water heater {WATER HEATER}

The present invention relates to a water heater, and more particularly, to a water heater that effectively conducts heat from a heat generating source to water flowing therethrough.

Conventional water heaters are used to heat water in a water tank using gas burners or electric heating elements. Since heat transfer of a conventional water heater occurs mainly at the bottom of the water tank in direct contact with the gas burner or heating element, it takes a relatively long time to heat the water in the water tank, which means a large consumption of thermal energy. This is economically undesirable in view of the trend towards energy conservation.

Therefore, the main object of the present invention is to provide a water heater having high thermal conductivity efficiency to reduce energy consumption.

According to the first aspect of the invention, the water heater,

A bottom wall having a bottom hole and having an outer periphery and an inner periphery defining the bottom hole, a hollow furnace tube extending vertically from the inner periphery, vertically extending from the outer periphery and interacting with the furnace tube to open the top opening. An outer casing comprising an outer enclosure wall defining an accommodating space having;

A heat conduction unit mounted inside a receiving space of the outer casing and configuring the receiving space to have isolated first and second chambers, wherein the first chamber is filled with a superthermal conductor material, and the second chamber keeps water therein. And the thermally conductive unit includes a plurality of interconnected upstanding tubular members that interact with the outer casing to define the first chamber therein, the second chamber being disposed outside of the tubular member, each tubular member being sealed. A thermally conductive assembly comprising the thermally conductive unit having a top end portion;

A heat generating source mounted beneath the heat conduction assembly to heat the water inside the second chamber.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the water heating device,

An outer casing comprising a bottom wall having an outer periphery, and an outer enclosure wall extending vertically from the outer periphery and interacting with the bottom wall to define a receiving space having an upper opening;

A heat conduction unit mounted inside a receiving space of the outer casing and configuring the receiving space to have isolated first and second chambers, wherein the first chamber is filled with a superthermal conductor material, and the second chamber keeps water therein. And the thermally conductive unit includes a plurality of interconnected upstanding tubular members that interact with the outer casing to define the first chamber therein, the second chamber being disposed outside of the tubular member, each tubular member being sealed. Said heat conducting unit having a top end thereof.

Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a partial cross-sectional view of a first preferred embodiment of a water heater according to the present invention;

2 is a schematic front view of a first preferred embodiment,

3 is a plan view of the heat conduction assembly of the first preferred embodiment, showing a heat conduction unit having a tubular member of a cross section, FIG.

FIG. 4 is a plan view similar to FIG. 3 showing a tubular member having a “Y” cross section; FIG.

FIG. 5 is a plan view similar to FIG. 3 showing a tubular member having a “T” cross section, FIG.

FIG. 6 is a plan view similar to FIG. 3 showing a tubular member having an “L” cross section; FIG.

7 is a partial sectional view of a second preferred embodiment of a water heater according to the present invention;

8 is a partial sectional view of a third preferred embodiment of a water heater according to the present invention;

9 is a partial cross-sectional view of a fourth preferred embodiment of a water heater according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

1: water heater 2: heat conduction assembly

3, 93, 107: heat generating source 4, 4 ': preheating unit

5, 5 ', 92, 102: Top cover 6: Hollow base

7: vent cover 8: wire screen

9: water jug 20, 90: superconducting material

21, 94, 101: heat conduction units 22, 91, 110: outer casing

23, 95, 1013: first chamber 24, 96, 1011: second chamber

41: channel 42: inlet end

43: outlet end 51, 103: water inlet

52, 105, 913: water outlet 53: guide tube

54, 104: pressure relief valve 97: spout

100: water boiler 106: insulation member

211, 941, 1012: tubular member 212: tubular sleeve

220, 911, 1102: outer enclosure walls 221, 912: accommodation space

222: hollow furnace tube 223, 910, 1101: floor wall

2111, 9410: Upper end 2210, 9120: Upper opening

2231: bottom hole

Before describing the invention in more detail, it is noted that like elements are denoted by the same reference numerals throughout the specification.

1 and 2, a first preferred embodiment of a water heater 1 according to the invention is shown, which comprises a heat conducting assembly 2 and a heat generating source 3.

The heat conduction assembly 2 comprises a cylindrical outer casing 22 and a heat conduction unit 21. The outer casing 22 includes a slanted stepped bottom wall 223 having a bottom hole 2231 and having an inner periphery and an outer periphery defining the bottom hole 2231, and a hollow furnace tube extending vertically from the inner periphery. a flue tube 222 and an outer enclosure wall 220 extending vertically from the outer periphery and interacting with the furnace tube 222 to define a receiving space 221 having an upper opening 2210.

The heat conduction unit 21 is mounted inside the accommodating space 221 of the outer casing 22 to constitute an accommodating space 221 having isolated first and second chambers 23 and 24. The first chamber 23 is filled with the super thermal conductor material 20. The second chamber 24 is suitable for holding water therein. Note that the superthermal conductor material 20 is an inorganic superconductor material formed of an inorganic element so as to suppress the generation of hydrogen and oxygen molecules to prevent the possibility of explosion. Preferably, the outer casing 22 and the heat conduction unit 21 are formed of a material having a non-radioactive, non-toxic, non-corrosive and non-contaminating material, the material is a metal material such as copper, aluminum or alloys thereof, or a good thermoelectric It can be any other material having conductivity. The material preferably has an application temperature in the range of -50 ° C to 1700 ° C. In addition, the superheat conductor material 20 may adhere to the inner surface of the first chamber 23 when the inside of the first chamber 23 is vacuumed. The heat conduction unit 21 includes a plurality of upstanding tubular members 211 interconnected at the lower end and interacting with the outer casing 22 to define the first chamber 23 therein. The second chamber 24 is disposed outside the tubular member 211. Each tubular member 211 has a closed top end 2111 and has a cross-sectional cross section shown in FIG. 3, a “Y” cross section shown in FIG. 4, a “T” cross section shown in FIG. 5, or It has an angled cross-section, such as the "L" cross section shown in FIG. The heat conduction unit 21 also includes a tubular sleeve 212 formed on the furnace tube 222 and connected to the tubular member 211 at its lower end.

The heat source 3 is mounted below the heat conduction assembly 2 to heat the water in the second chamber 24. In the present embodiment, the heat generating source 3 is a gas burner, but may also be a known electric heating element.

The heat conduction assembly 2 further comprises a cylindrical preheating unit 4 disposed around the outer casing 22. In this embodiment, the preheating unit 4 defines a water conduit 41 in fluid communication with the second chamber 24 so that the water can be preheated before entering the second chamber 24. To the outer enclosure wall 220.

The heat conduction assembly 2 further includes a top cover 5 mounted on the outer casing 22 to seal the top opening 2210. The upper cover 5 is provided with a water inlet 51 in fluid communication with the water channel 41, a water outlet 52 in fluid communication with the second chamber 24, and a pressure relief valve 54. The channel 41 extends into the top cover 5 and includes a guide tube 53 extending from the top cover 5 toward the bottom wall 223.

The water heater 1 further comprises a hollow base 6 which conducts heat generated by the heat generating source 3 towards the heat conducting assembly 2 mounted on the base 6. It is filled with the super thermal conductor material 20 to be described below.

In addition, a vent cover 7 is disposed on the top of the furnace tube 222. A wire screen 8 is provided on one side of the water heater 1 and is disposed adjacent the base 6 so that the heat generating source 3 can be seen from the outside of the water heater 1.

In use, when water enters into the channel 41 of the preliminary heating unit 4 through the water inlet 51 of the top cover 5, the water in the channel 41 is transferred to the outer casing 22 and the heat conducting unit. After being preheated via 21, it enters the second chamber through the guide tube 53. Due to the superheat conductor material 20 in the first chamber 23 and due to the structure of the tubular member 211 which provides a relatively large heat transfer surface area, the heat generated by the heat generating source 3 is transferred to the second chamber 24. It can be delivered quickly and effectively to the entire inner water, so that the heated water is discharged through the water outlet 52.

Referring to FIG. 7, the second preferred embodiment of the water heater according to the invention is shown as being substantially similar to the first embodiment. The main difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that the preliminary heating unit 4 'includes a water pipe 41', which is connected to the outer casing 22. An inlet end 42 suitable for coupling to a water source (not shown), wound around the outer enclosure wall 220, and the bottom wall 223 through the top cover 5 ′ into the second chamber 24. And an outlet end 43 extending toward and in fluid communication with the second chamber 24. The upper cover 5 ′ is mounted on the outer casing 22 to seal the upper opening 2210 and is provided with a water outlet 52 in fluid communication with the second chamber 24 and a pressure relief valve 54. do.

8 shows a third preferred embodiment of a water heater according to the invention. In this embodiment, the water heater, in the form of a water jug 9, comprises an outer casing 91, a heat conduction unit 94 and an upper cover 92. The outer casing 91 defines a bottom wall 910 having an outer periphery and an accommodation space 912 extending vertically from the outer periphery and interacting with the bottom wall 910 with an upper opening 9120. An outer enclosure wall 911. The heat conduction unit 94 is mounted inside the accommodating space 912 of the outer casing 91 to constitute an accommodating space 912 having isolated first and second chambers 95 and 96. The first chamber 95 is filled with the super thermal conductor material 90. The second chamber 96 is suitable for holding water therein. Thermal conduction unit 94 includes a plurality of interconnected upstanding tubular members 941 that interact with outer casing 91 to define first chamber 95 therein. The second chamber 96 is disposed outside the tubular member 941. Each tubular member 941 has a sealed upper end 9410. Top cover 92 is removably mounted on outer casing 91 to seal top opening 9120. A spout 97 is connected to the enclosing wall 911, which encloses a water outlet 913 allowing fluid communication between the spout 97 and the second chamber 96. Include. Similarly, due to the superheat conductor material 90 in the first chamber 95 and due to the structure of the tubular member 941 that provides a relatively large heat transfer surface area, the heat generator 93 disposed below the water jug 9 The heat generated by this is rapidly distributed throughout the water inside the second chamber 96.

9 shows a fourth preferred embodiment of a water heater according to the invention. In this embodiment, the water heater is in the form of a water boiler 100 that includes an outer casing 110, a heat conduction unit 101, a top cover 102, and a heat insulating member 106. As with the third preferred embodiment, the outer casing 110 includes a bottom wall 1101 and an enclosing wall 1102 that interacts with the bottom wall 1101 to define an accommodation space. The heat conduction unit 101 is mounted inside the receiving space to define the receiving space having the first and second chambers 1013 and 1011 and includes a plurality of interconnected upstanding tubular members 1012. The heat generating source 107 is disposed below the water boiler 100 to heat the water in the second chamber 1011. In this embodiment, the upper cover 102 is mounted on the outer casing 110, and the heat insulating member 106 is mounted on the outer casing 110 and the upper cover 102, respectively. The top cover 102 is provided with a water inlet 103, which extends through the heat insulating member 106 on the top cover 102 and is coupled to a water source (not shown). And a second end extending toward the bottom wall 1101. The top cover 102 is further provided with a pressure relief valve 104 extending through the heat insulating member 106 on the top cover 102. Enclosure wall 1102 is provided with a water outlet 105 that extends through heat insulating member 106 on outer casing 110 in fluid communication with second chamber 1011. Similarly, this embodiment can obtain the same advantages as the previous embodiments.

While the invention has been described in connection with what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but covers all such modifications and equivalent constructions that fall within the spirit and scope of the broadest interpretation. It will be understood that it is intended to include.

According to the present invention, energy consumption can be reduced by providing a water heater and a water heating device having high thermal conductivity efficiency.

Claims (20)

In the water heater 1, A bottom wall 223 formed with a bottom hole 2231 and having an outer periphery and an inner periphery defining the bottom hole 2231, a hollow furnace tube 222 extending vertically from the inner periphery, and the outer periphery; An outer casing 22 including an outer enclosing wall 220 extending vertically from the edge and interacting with the furnace tube 222 to define an accommodating space 221 having an upper opening 2210; A heat conduction unit 21 mounted inside the accommodation space 221 of the outer casing 22 and configuring the accommodation space 221 to have isolated first and second chambers 23 and 24, wherein The first chamber 23 is filled with superheat conductor material 20, the second chamber 24 is suitable for holding water therein, and the heat conduction unit 21 is mutually compatible with the outer casing 22. A plurality of interconnected upstanding tubular members 211 that act to define the first chamber 23 therein, the second chamber 24 being disposed outside of the tubular members 211, each of A heat conducting assembly (2) comprising said heat conducting unit (21), said tubular member (211) having a closed upper end (2111); A heat source 3 mounted below the heat conducting assembly 2 for heating water inside the second chamber 24. Water heater. The method of claim 1, Each said tubular member 211 has an angled cross-section Water heater. The method of claim 1, The superheat conductor material 20 is an inorganic superconductor material Water heater. The method of claim 1, The heat generating source 3 is an electric heating element Water heater. The method of claim 1, The heat generating source 3 is a gas burner Water heater. The method of claim 1, The heat conducting assembly 2 further comprises preheating units 4, 4 ′ disposed around the outer casing 22. Water heater. The method of claim 6, The preheating unit 4 interacts with the outer enclosure wall 220 to define a channel 41 in fluid communication with the second chamber 24, so that water does not enter the second chamber 24. Preheatable Water heater. The method of claim 7, wherein The heat conducting assembly 2 further includes top covers 5 and 5 'mounted on the outer casing 22 to seal the top opening 2210, wherein the top cover 5 has the channel 41 ) Is provided with a water inlet 51 in fluid communication, and a water outlet 52 in fluid communication with the second chamber 24. Water heater. The method of claim 8, The channel 41 includes a guide tube 53 extending into the top cover 5 and extending from the top cover 5, 5 ′ towards the bottom wall 223. Water heater. The method of claim 8, The upper cover 5, 5 'is further provided with a pressure relief valve 54 Water heater. The method of claim 6, The preheating unit 4 ′ includes a water supply line 41 ′, which feeds around the outer enclosure wall 220 and has an inlet end 42 suitable for coupling to a water source. And an outlet end 43 extending into the second chamber 24 toward the bottom wall 223 and in fluid communication with the second chamber 24. Water heater. The method of claim 11, The heat conducting assembly 2 further includes an upper cover 5 'mounted on the outer casing 22 to seal the upper opening 2210, and the upper cover 5' has a second chamber ( A water outlet 52 in fluid communication with 24 is provided Water heater. The method of claim 12, The upper cover 5 'is further provided with a pressure relief valve 54 Water heater. The method of claim 1, It further comprises a hollow base (6) filled with a super thermal conductor material (20), wherein the heat conductive assembly (2) is mounted on the base (6) Water heater. The method of claim 1, The heat conduction unit 21 further comprises a tubular sleeve 212 formed on the furnace tube 222 and connected to the tubular member 211. Water heater. In the device for heating water, A bottom wall 910, 1101 having an outer periphery and a receiving space 912 extending vertically from the outer periphery and interacting with the bottom wall 910, 1101 with an upper opening 9120. Outer casings 91, 110 including outer enclosure walls 911, 1102, and The heat conduction unit, which is mounted inside the accommodation space 912 of the outer casings 91 and 110, configures the accommodation space 912 to have isolated first and second chambers 95, 96, 1013, and 1011. (94, 101), wherein the first chambers (95, 1013) are filled with a super thermal conductor material (90), and the second chambers (96, 1011) are suitable for holding water therein, and the heat conducting unit 94, 101 include a plurality of interconnected upstanding tubular members 941, 1012 that interact with the outer casings 91, 110 to define the first chambers 95, 1013 therein. The two chambers 96, 1011 are disposed outside of the tubular members 941, 1012, and each of the tubular members 941, 1012 has a closed upper end 9410, wherein the thermally conductive unit 94, Containing) Water heating device. The method of claim 16, A top cover 92 removably mounted on the outer casing 91 to seal the top opening 9410 and a spout 97 connected to the enclosing wall 911, the enclosing wall 911 includes a water outlet 913 to allow fluid communication between the spout 97 and the second chamber 96. Water heating device. The method of claim 16, And further comprising an upper cover 102 mounted on the outer casing 110 and a heat insulating member 106 mounted on each of the outer casing 110 and the upper cover 102. Water heating device. The method of claim 18, The top cover 102 is provided with a water inlet 103, which extends through the heat insulating member 106 on the top cover 102 and is coupled to a water source. A suitable first end and a second end extending toward the bottom wall 1101, wherein the enclosure wall 1102 is insulated on the outer casing 110 to be in fluid communication with the second chamber 1011. A water outlet 105 extending through the member 106 is provided Water heating device. The method of claim 19, The upper cover 102 is further provided with a pressure relief 104 Water heating device.