Heating components and water heaters

Abstract

The present invention discloses a heating assembly and a water heater, wherein the heating assembly includes a plurality of cup bodies, the plurality of cup bodies are arranged in parallel, a water flow cavity is provided in the cup body, and a connecting pipe is provided between adjacent cup bodies to connect the adjacent water flow cavities; a water inlet pipe is connected to the plurality of cup bodies respectively, and the water inlet pipe is provided with a plurality of drainage holes, and each water flow cavity is connected to the water inlet pipe through at least one drainage hole; a water outlet is connected to one of the cup bodies or the connecting pipe to discharge the liquid in the water flow cavity; and a plurality of heating elements are respectively connected to the plurality of cup bodies. The present invention provides a plurality of drainage holes so that water can flow evenly through the plurality of cup bodies, and the heating is more uniform. The liquid is discharged together after completing heat exchange through the plurality of water flow cavities, thereby increasing the water output; and the plurality of heating elements heat the plurality of cup bodies respectively, thereby reducing the workload of the heating elements and the failure rate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of water heaters, and in particular to a heating component and a water heater. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, the heating components of instant water heater products generally adopt the form of heating cups arranged in series with multiple pipes, with water flowing into the heating cups on one side and out of the heating cups on the other side. The heating power of instant water heater products is relatively high to meet the requirement of being able to instantly heat room temperature water to hot water required for bathing. Therefore, the product design needs to design the volume of the heating cup to be small and the power of the heating tube to be large. Because the heating tube has thermal hysteresis, when the heating component adopts the form of heating cups arranged in series with multiple pipes, the last group of heating cups along the water flow direction will work at high temperature for a long time, resulting in a high failure rate and short service life of the heating tube. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a heating assembly in the form of a heating cup with multiple pipes arranged in parallel, which reduces the workload of the heating element, reduces the failure rate, and extends the service life.

[0004] The present invention also provides a water heater having the heating assembly.

[0005] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the heating component includes: a plurality of cup bodies, the plurality of cup bodies are arranged in parallel, a water flow cavity is provided in the cup body, and a connecting pipe is provided between adjacent cup bodies to connect the adjacent water flow cavities; a water inlet pipe is respectively connected to the plurality of cup bodies, the water inlet pipe is provided with a plurality of drainage holes, and each water flow cavity is connected to the water inlet pipe through at least one drainage hole; a water outlet is connected to one of the cup bodies or the connecting pipe to discharge the liquid in the water flow cavity; a plurality of heating elements are respectively connected to the plurality of cup bodies for heating the liquid in the plurality of water flow cavities.

[0006] The heating assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0007] By setting up multiple cup bodies arranged in parallel, the water inlet pipes are respectively connected to the multiple cup bodies and are provided with drainage holes for filling the water flow chamber, the heating element is used to heat the liquid in the water flow chamber, and the multiple drainage holes enable the water to flow evenly through the multiple cup bodies, reducing the difference in flow rate and pressure between the multiple cup bodies, and heating is more uniform; the connecting pipe is used to connect the multiple water flow chambers, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the cup body or the connecting pipe to discharge the liquid in the multiple water flow chambers, so that the liquid can complete heat exchange through the multiple water flow chambers respectively and then be discharged through the water outlet pipe at the same time, thereby increasing the heat exchange performance, increasing the water output, and improving the stability of the water outlet temperature; and the multiple heating elements heat the multiple cup bodies respectively, reducing the workload of the heating elements, making the failure rate of the heating elements low, and extending the service life.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet pipe includes a diversion pipe section, multiple drainage holes are arranged in the diversion pipe section, multiple cup bodies are correspondingly provided with through holes, and the diversion pipe section is sequentially passed through the through holes of the multiple cup bodies, so that the multiple drainage holes are respectively arranged in the multiple water flow chambers.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drainage hole is opened on the pipe wall of the diversion pipe section, and the drainage hole is arranged toward the water outlet end of the cup body.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of cup bodies are integrally formed, one end of the plurality of cup bodies along the length direction is a water inlet end, and the water inlet pipes are respectively connected to the water inlet ends of the plurality of cup bodies.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet pipe further includes an extension pipe section, one end of which is connected to the diversion pipe section, and the other end of which extends in the length direction of the cup body.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet pipe further includes a bent pipe section, one end of the bent pipe section is connected to the extended pipe section, and the other end of the bent pipe section extends toward a side away from the cup body.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating assembly further includes a water inlet connector, the bent pipe section is connected to the water inlet connector, and the water inlet connector is arranged parallel to or perpendicular to the cup body.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet pipe is connected to one end of the cup body along the length direction, and the water outlet is connected to the other end of one of the cup bodies along the length direction.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet pipe is connected to the lower part of the cup body, and the water outlet is provided at the upper part of the cup body.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting pipe is connected to the upper portion of the cup body, and the connecting pipe is integrally formed with the plurality of cup bodies.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water outlet is located at a level greater than or equal to the connecting pipe.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water outlet is integrally formed with the cup body, and the water outlet is connected to a water outlet pipe or a water outlet joint.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating element includes a heating tube, which is sealed to the upper portion of the cup body and is located in the water passage cavity.

[0020] The water heater according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes the heating assembly described in the above embodiment, and the water heater also includes a controller. The multiple heating elements are arranged in parallel and are respectively connected to the controller.

[0021] The water heater according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0022] A heating component according to the first aspect of the embodiment is adopted. The heating component is provided with multiple cup bodies arranged in parallel. The water inlet pipes are respectively connected to the multiple cup bodies and are provided with drainage holes for filling the water chamber with water. The heating element is used to heat the liquid in the water chamber. The multiple drainage holes enable the water to flow evenly through the multiple cup bodies, reducing the difference in flow rate and pressure between the multiple cup bodies and making the heating more uniform. The connecting pipe is used to connect the multiple water chambers. The water outlet pipe is connected to the cup body or the connecting pipe to discharge the liquid in the multiple water chambers, so that the liquid can complete heat exchange through the multiple water chambers respectively and then be discharged through the water outlet pipe at the same time, thereby increasing the heat exchange performance, increasing the water output, and improving the stability of the water outlet temperature. Moreover, the multiple heating elements are arranged in parallel, and the controller is respectively connected to the multiple heating elements to heat and heat the multiple cup bodies respectively, thereby reducing the workload of the heating elements, reducing the failure rate of the water heater, and extending the service life.

[0023] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water heater also includes a shell, the heating component is built into the shell, the water inlet pipe is connected to a water inlet joint, the water outlet is connected to a water outlet joint, and the water inlet joint and the water outlet joint are respectively arranged on two side walls of the shell.

[0024] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the housing includes a bottom shell, and the heating assembly further includes a mounting bracket for fixing the cup body, and the mounting bracket is fixed to the bottom shell.

[0025] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water heater further includes a plurality of temperature sensors, which are connected to the controller and configured to detect the temperatures in the plurality of water passage chambers.

[0026] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water heater further includes a thyristor, which is used to adjust the heating power of the heating element, and the thyristor is disposed on an extended pipe section of the water inlet pipe.

[0027] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a flow sensor is provided on the water inlet pipe, and the flow sensor is connected to the controller. The controller is used to control the heating power of the corresponding heating element according to the water inlet flow of the water inlet pipe and the water inlet temperature of the multiple water passage chambers.

[0028] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a heating assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a heating assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the heating element is removed;

[0032] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A top view of

[0033] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of the middle section AA;

[0034] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0035] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of the middle section BB;

[0036] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a heating assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a heating assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 9 A schematic structural diagram of a heating assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of a water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure Number:

[0041] Heating assembly 1000;

[0042] Cup body 100; water chamber 110; thermostat fixing piece 120;

[0043] Heating element 200; mounting head 210; pin 220;

[0044] Water inlet pipe 300; drainage hole 310; water inlet joint 320; diversion pipe section 330; extension pipe section 340; bent pipe section 350;

[0045] Water outlet 400; water outlet pipe 410; water outlet connector 420;

[0046] Connecting pipe 500;

[0047] Mounting bracket 600; support plate 610; mounting lug 620;

[0048] Housing 700; bottom housing 710; side wall 720;

[0049] Temperature sensor 800;

[0050] Controller 900; Thyristor 910. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientation, such as the orientation or positional relationship indicated by up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0053] In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" refers to more than two. The use of "first" or "second" is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0054] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0055] Reference Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a heating assembly 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to hot water equipment, in particular, high-power instant hot water equipment, such as instant water heaters, instant hot water dispensers, smart toilets, bathroom fixtures, etc. The heating assembly 1000 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of cup bodies 100 and heating elements 200 connected to the plurality of cup bodies 100. There are a plurality of heating elements 200, and the plurality of heating elements 200 are respectively connected to the plurality of cup bodies 100 to heat the liquid in the plurality of cup bodies 100. The plurality of cup bodies 100 are arranged in parallel to form a parallel heating cup structure. The parallel arrangement here can be understood as a structure in which the plurality of cup bodies 100 are arranged side by side, one end of the plurality of cup bodies 100 is respectively connected to the water inlet pipe, and the other end of the plurality of cup bodies 100 is connected to the water outlet pipe. Each cup 100 has a water passage chamber 110 within it. Water flows through this chamber, and the heating element 200 heats the water, heating the cold water into hot water. The parallel heating cup structure allows multiple heating elements 200 to operate under normal loads, and by operating the multiple heating cups simultaneously, a high flow of hot water can be provided.

[0056] Reference Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, it can be understood that the heating component 1000 of the embodiment of the present invention also includes a water inlet pipe 300 and a water outlet 400. The water inlet pipe 300 is connected to the multiple cup bodies 100 respectively. The water inlet pipe 300 can be connected to the outer walls of the multiple cup bodies 100 in sequence, or can be passed through the multiple cup bodies 100 in sequence, or divided into multiple branches and each branch is passed through the multiple cup bodies 100 respectively, which is no longer specifically limited here.

[0057] The water inlet pipe 300 is provided with a plurality of drainage holes 310. Each water passage cavity 110 is connected to the water inlet pipe 300 via at least one drainage hole 310. In other words, one or more drainage holes 310 may be provided in the water passage cavity 110 of each cup body 100, and this is not specifically limited herein. In this embodiment, the plurality of drainage holes 310 are connected to the water passage cavity 110 of the cup body 100 in a one-to-one correspondence. The drainage holes 310 are used to fill the water passage cavity 110 with water. Furthermore, the drainage holes 310 are configured to allow water from the water inlet pipe 300 to flow evenly through the plurality of cup bodies 100, thereby reducing differences in flow rate and pressure between the plurality of cup bodies 100, resulting in more uniform heating and improving the heating performance of the heating assembly 1000.

[0058] Reference Figure 4 As shown, it can be understood that a connecting pipe 500 is provided between adjacent cup bodies 100, and the connecting pipe 500 is used to connect adjacent water passage chambers 110, and the water outlet 400 and the water inlet pipe 300 are connected along the length direction of the cup body 100 (i.e. Figure 4 The water outlet 400 is arranged at intervals (in the middle and upper directions) to construct a plurality of heating cup structures arranged in parallel. For example, the water outlet 400 can be arranged in the middle or upper area of ​​the cup body 100, and the water inlet pipe 300 is arranged in the lower area of ​​the cup body 100. The water outlet 400 is connected to one of the cup bodies 100, or to one of the connecting pipes 500. The water outlet 400 is used to discharge the hot water in the multiple water passage chambers 110 out of the cup body 100, so that the liquid can complete the heat exchange through the multiple water passage chambers 110 respectively and then be discharged through the water outlet 400 at the same time, thereby increasing the heat exchange performance, increasing the water output, and improving the stability of the water outlet temperature. Moreover, the heating element 200 heats and raises the temperature of the water in the multiple cup bodies 100 respectively, reducing the workload of the heating element 200, making the failure rate of the heating element 200 low, and extending the service life.

[0059] It can be understood that the heating component 1000 of the embodiment of the present invention can avoid the short service life of the heating element 200, the burning of the wire, the bursting of the tube, the leakage of the heating element 200, etc., compared with the structure of multiple heating cups connected in series, and can also avoid the situation where the temperature of the inner tank rises when the water is turned off, and the user is suddenly scalded by the excessively high water temperature within a few seconds during normal use.

[0060] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, it can be understood that the water inlet pipe 300 includes a diverter pipe section 330, a plurality of drainage holes 310 are provided in the diverter pipe section 330, and a plurality of cup bodies 100 are provided with corresponding through holes (not shown in the figure), and the diverter pipe section 330 is sequentially passed through the through holes of the plurality of cup bodies 100, so that the plurality of drainage holes 310 are respectively correspondingly provided in the plurality of water passage chambers 110. The design of the diverter pipe section 330 passing through the cup body 100 can increase the structural strength of the water inlet pipe 300, strengthen the stability of the connection between the water inlet pipe 300 and the cup body 100, and reduce the risk of the water inlet pipe 300 falling off or bending. Moreover, the outer wall of the diverter pipe section 330 and the cup body 100 is formed into a stable connection structure by welding, which is more convenient to process. Refer to Figure 6 As shown, the diverter pipe section 330 can be provided through the middle of the cup body 100. The end of the diverter pipe section 330 can be located inside the last cup body 100 in the direction of insertion, or can be extended out of the last cup body 100, without further limitation. The drainage holes 310 are provided in the water passage cavity 110, allowing water to be directly injected into the corresponding water passage cavity 110, reducing the risk of water leakage in the water inlet pipe 300.

[0061] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, it can be understood that the drainage hole 310 is opened on the tube wall of the diverter pipe section 330, and each cup body 100 is correspondingly provided with a drainage hole 310, and the drainage hole 310 is arranged toward the water outlet end of the cup body 100. The heating component 1000 guides the water flow through the drainage hole 310, so that the water flow forms a vortex on the inner wall of the cup body 100. The vortex can increase the contact area between the water and the surface of the heating element 200, increase the contact time between the water and the surface of the heating element 200, quickly take away the heat of the heating element 200, and reduce the heat density of the heating element 200 when working, thereby extending the service life of the heating element 200 and reducing the failure rate of the heating element 200. By connecting the diverter pipe section 330 through the lower part of the cup body 100, the drainage hole 310 can be designed with different apertures, different positions along the axial direction of the diverter pipe section 330, different positions along the circumferential direction of the diverter pipe section 330, and different orientations. Moreover, according to the structure and position of each cup body 100 of the heating component 1000, the drainage hole 310 is designed separately, so that the water inlet flow rate per unit time in the corresponding cup body 100 can be adjusted, thereby controlling the water flow rate passing through each cup body 100 per unit time to be the same, making the water inlet of each cup body 100 more uniform, reducing the difference in flow rate and pressure between multiple cup bodies 100, and making heating more uniform. The uniform distribution of water flow can play a key role in the control and safety of the heating component 1000.

[0062] It should be further explained that the heating component 1000 of an embodiment of the present invention adopts a split assembly structure of a water inlet pipe 300 and multiple cup bodies 100. Compared with the traditional one-piece molding structure, this embodiment can conveniently adjust the parameters of the multiple drainage holes 310 on the diversion pipe section 330, and then insert it into the cup body 100 to achieve assembly, thereby achieving individual adjustment of the water inlet flow of each cup body 100. The adjustment is more convenient, avoiding the disadvantage of the traditional one-piece molding structure that a new mold needs to be designed after each adjustment, saving mold costs and greatly reducing production costs.

[0063] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, it can be understood that the multiple cup bodies 100 are integrally formed, which has a higher structural strength, reduces the risk of water leakage, improves the quality of the product, and reduces the installation process and improves the assembly efficiency. It can be understood that the cup body 100 can be made of metal materials such as stainless steel and copper. Metal materials are easy to process and form, and have a stable structure and good durability. One end of the multiple cup bodies 100 along the length direction is the water inlet end. The water inlet pipe 300 is respectively connected to the water inlet end of the multiple cup bodies 100, so that the water flow of the water inlet pipe 300 can be more evenly distributed to each cup body 100. The heating element 200 heats the water flow of each cup body 100, so that the cold water is heated into hot water after passing through the water chamber 110, ensuring the stability of the water temperature at the water outlet 400.

[0064] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it can be understood that the water inlet pipe 300 also includes an extension pipe section 340, one end of the extension pipe section 340 is connected to the diversion pipe section 330, and the other end of the extension pipe section 340 extends in the length direction of the cup body 100, so that the extension pipe section 340 can be Figure 1 The installation position is adjusted in the up and down directions as shown, which facilitates the position arrangement of the water inlet pipe 300 and enables the water inlet pipe 300 to adapt to the needs of different installation environments.

[0065] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it can be understood that the water inlet pipe 300 also includes a bent pipe section 350, one end of the bent pipe is connected to the extension pipe section 340, and the other end of the bent pipe section 350 extends to a side away from the cup body 100. The bent pipe section 350 enables the water inlet pipe 300 to change its extension direction, that is, it can be Figure 1 The installation position is adjusted in the left and right directions as shown, which facilitates the position arrangement of the water inlet pipe 300 and enables the water inlet pipe 300 to adapt to the needs of more different installation environments.

[0066] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, it can be understood that the heating component 1000 also includes a water inlet connector 320, the bent pipe section 350 is connected to the water inlet connector 320, and the water inlet connector 320 can be vertically arranged with the cup body 100 (such as Figure 1 As shown), the water inlet connector 320 can also be arranged in parallel with the cup body 100 (as shown Figure 9 As shown), the water inlet connector 320 can be installed in different directions according to different installation environments, making the installation versatility of the heating component 1000 stronger.

[0067] It is understandable that the heating element 200 can adopt structures such as heating tubes, heating wires, ceramic heaters, etc., which are not specifically limited here. The selection is made according to the actual needs of the product, for example, according to parameters such as water output per unit time, heating power, product size, etc.

[0068] Reference Figure 2 As shown, it can be understood that the heating element 200 includes a heating tube (not shown in the figure). The plurality of heating tubes are respectively located in the corresponding water passage chamber 110. The water inlet pipe 300 and the cup body 100 are connected along the length direction (i.e. Figure 2 The water inlet pipe 300 and the water outlet 400 are respectively located at the two ends of the cup body 100 along the length direction. For example, the water inlet pipe 300 is located in the lower area of ​​the cup body 100, and the water outlet 400 is located in the upper area of ​​the cup body 100. This design enables the water flow in each cup body 100 arranged in parallel to flow through the entire water flow cavity 110, and after sufficient heat exchange with the heating pipe, it converges to the end of the cup body 100 and is finally discharged through the water outlet 400. This makes the water flow passing through the heating assembly 1000 more evenly heated, the outlet water temperature more stable, and the water output greater.

[0069] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, it can be understood that the water inlet pipe 300 is connected to the lower part of the cup body 100, and the water inlet pipe 300 is in communication with the water passage chamber 110. The water outlet 400 is connected to the upper part of the cup body 100, and the water outlet 400 is in communication with the water passage chamber 110. Water flows into the water passage chamber 110 through the lower area of ​​the cup body 100, and the water flows from the bottom to the top, taking away the heat of the heating tube, and then discharges the water passage chamber 110 through the upper area of ​​the cup body 100. The heating tube heats the water by convection, and the water temperature rises. The temperature of the upper part of the cup body 100 is high, and the temperature of the lower part of the cup body 100 is low. The heated hot water rises, and the unheated cold water is still in the lower part of the cup body 100. The water flow can effectively take away the heat from the surface of the heating tube. In addition, a water diversion channel structure or a structure with multiple heating tubes in parallel can be set in the cup body 100 to achieve the goal of increasing the area and time of heat convection when demanding high power and high flow, thereby meeting the requirements of instantaneous heating of water flow and improving user experience.

[0070] It is understood that the drainage holes 310 provided at the connection between the water inlet pipe 300 and the cup body 100 function to evenly distribute the water flow. With multiple cup bodies 100 connected in parallel, even water distribution plays a key role in the control and safety of the heating assembly 1000. Furthermore, when the heating tube utilizes convection heating, the water temperature in the lower middle portion of the cup body 100 is relatively low. However, when multiple cup bodies 100 are connected in parallel, the hot water mixes at the top, effectively reducing sudden temperature spikes, ensuring a more consistent and comfortable water temperature and further enhancing the user experience.

[0071] Reference Figure 4 As shown, it can be understood that the connecting pipe 500 is connected to the upper portion of the cup body 100 and is in communication with the water passage chambers 110 of the multiple cup bodies 100. The connecting pipe 500 allows the hot water flowing from the bottom to the top of the water passage chambers 110 of the multiple cup bodies 100 to converge at the upper portion of the cup body 100. After the hot water in the multiple cup bodies 100 is heated, it is mixed, thereby effectively reducing the difference in water flow temperature, avoiding the situation where the water flow temperature at the water outlet 400 suddenly rises, and making the temperature of the hot water discharged from the water outlet 400 more constant. It should be noted that the connecting pipe 500 is integrally formed with the multiple cup bodies 100, which has higher structural strength, reduces the risk of water leakage, improves product quality, and simplifies the installation process and improves assembly efficiency.

[0072] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 7As shown, it can be understood that the heating pipe is located in the water flow chamber 110, and the heating pipe is arranged in the center of the water flow chamber 110 to heat the water in the water flow chamber 110. The heating pipe can be a U-shaped structure or a spiral structure, and fins can also be provided on the surface of the heating pipe. The specific form of the heating pipe is not specifically limited here. A mounting head 210 is provided on the heating pipe, one end of the mounting head 210 is connected to the heating pipe, and the other end of the mounting head 210 is sealed and connected to the upper part of the cup body 100, and extends out of the cup body 100, and is connected to an external power source through a pin 220, thereby realizing power supply to the heating pipe.

[0073] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it can be understood that the heating pipe is sealedly connected to the upper portion of the cup body 100, for example, by threading the mounting head 210 and the upper opening of the cup body 100 to prevent water leakage from the cup body 100 and improve the structural stability of the heating assembly 1000. In addition, it also facilitates the assembly between the cup body 100 and the heating pipe, thereby improving the efficiency of the production line.

[0074] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, it can be understood that the cup body 100 is a long columnar structure, and the heating tube is installed in the cup body 100, which reduces the amount of water that needs to be heated by the heating tube per unit time, so that the water and the heating tube can meet the effect of instantly heating the water under short-time contact.

[0075] It is understandable that a guide plate (not shown in the figure) is provided on the inner wall of the cup body 100, and the guide plate extends along the length direction of the cup body 100 and is spiral-shaped. The heating tube is arranged inside the cup body 100 to heat the water entering the water chamber 110. The guide plate surrounds the outside of the heating tube and forms a spiral diversion water channel (not shown in the figure) between the heating tube and the heating tube. The diversion water channel extends from the lower part of the cup body 100 to the upper part of the cup body 100, which can increase the contact area and contact time between the water flowing through the diversion water channel and the heating tube, so that the water can fully exchange heat with the heating tube during the spiral rising process. It should be noted that the water inlet pipe 300 is connected to the cup body 100 and communicated with the diversion water channel. The water inlet pipe 300 is used to transport water to the diversion water channel at the lower end of the interior of the cup body 100. The water outlet 400 is connected to the water passage chamber 110 and is located at the upper portion of the cup body 100. The water outlet 400 can transport water flowing from the lower portion of the cup body 100 to the outside of the cup body 100. Therefore, tap water injected from the water inlet pipe 300 continuously flows into the cup body 100 through the water inlet pipe 300. The water spirals upward from the lower end of the diversion channel to the upper end. As the water rises, the heating pipe continuously heats the flowing water, fully exchanging heat with the heating pipe. The heated hot water is then discharged from the cup body 100 through the water outlet 400 for the user to consume.

[0076] It can be understood that in order to cooperate with the spiral diversion water channel, the heating tube adopts a spiral structure heating tube, which can further increase the contact area and contact time between the water flowing through the diversion water channel and the heating tube, so that the water can fully exchange heat with the heating tube during the spiral rising process, and then effectively take away the heat from the surface of the heating tube, reduce the heat density of the heating tube when working, thereby reducing the failure rate of the heating tube and extending the service life of the heating tube.

[0077] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, it can be understood that the horizontal height of the water outlet 400 is greater than or equal to the horizontal height of the connecting pipe 500, which can enable the hot water in the water flow chambers 110 of multiple cup bodies 100 to converge and fully mix, and then be discharged through the water outlet 400, thereby making the water output more balanced and stable, and improving the user experience.

[0078] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 9 As shown, the water outlet 400 is integrally formed with the cup body 100, which has a higher structural strength, reduces the risk of water leakage, improves the quality of the product, and reduces the installation process and improves the assembly efficiency. The water outlet 400 can be connected to a water outlet connector 420 (such as Figure 1 As shown), the water outlet 400 may also be connected to a water outlet pipe 410 (as shown Figure 9As shown), the structural layout and installation requirements of the heating assembly 1000 can be met.

[0079] For example, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the heating assembly 1000 uses two cup bodies 100 arranged in parallel. The heating assembly 1000 is installed on the water heater. During the operation of the water heater, tap water enters the heating assembly 1000 through the water inlet pipe 300, and cold water is injected into the two cup bodies 100 through the drainage hole 310 of the water inlet pipe 300 to form two water flows. The two water flows circulate in the two cup bodies 100 at the same time, and heat is exchanged with the heating element 200 at the same time. The temperature of the water flow in the two cup bodies 100 increases from bottom to top. When it reaches the water outlet 400 and flows out, the heat exchange process of the water flow is completed, and the temperature of the water flow is rapidly increased. The embodiment of the present invention uses two parallel cup bodies 100. The two heating tubes are respectively located in the two cup bodies 100. The two heating tubes each share approximately the same electrical power and heat the circulating water at the same time. Under the same flow rate and heating tube power, the water outlet temperature at the top of the two cup bodies 100 is basically the same, so the power borne by the heating tubes of the two cup bodies 100 is also the same, which can effectively protect the heating component 1000.

[0080] Furthermore, the upper portions of the two cup bodies 100 are connected via a connecting pipe 500 so that the water passage chambers 110 of the two cup bodies 100 are connected. The water outlet 400 is connected to the upper portion of one of the cup bodies 100, and the water inlet pipe 300 is connected to the lower portions of the two cup bodies 100. This facilitates the structural layout of the heating assembly 1000, facilitates the arrangement of the positions of the water inlet pipe 300 and the water outlet 400, and facilitates the connection of the water inlet pipe 300 and the water outlet 400. Of course, depending on the product requirements, the water inlet pipe 300 and the water outlet 400 can also be connected to one of the cup bodies 100 at the same time, or be located on the same side of multiple cup bodies 100, which is not specifically limited here.

[0081] For example, refer to Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, a heating assembly 1000 may also include three cup bodies 100, which are arranged in parallel. Two connecting pipes 500 are provided, one located between the upper portions of two of the cup bodies 100, thereby connecting the water passage 110 of the three cup bodies 100. The water inlet pipe 300 is installed from the lower portion of one side of the cup body 100. The water outlet 400 is located at the upper portion of the last cup body 100 along the direction in which the water inlet pipe 300 passes. The water outlet 400 and the connecting pipe 500 are located at the same horizontal height. Depending on the power and water volume requirements, the heating assembly 1000 may include four cup bodies 100, five cup bodies 100, or even more cup bodies 100 in parallel, which is not specifically limited here.

[0082] Reference Figure 10As shown, a water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention is an instant water heater. It is understood that the water heater of this embodiment includes the heating assembly 1000 of the first embodiment, the heating assembly 1000 is provided with a plurality of cup bodies 100 arranged in parallel, the water inlet pipe 300 is connected to the plurality of cup bodies 100 respectively and is provided with a drainage hole 310 for injecting water into the water cavity 110, the heating element 200 is used to heat the liquid in the water cavity 110, the plurality of drainage holes 310 enable the water flow to flow evenly through the plurality of cup bodies 100, thereby reducing the difference in flow rate and pressure between the plurality of cup bodies 100 and making the heating more uniform; the connecting pipe 500 is used to connect the plurality of water cavities 110. 10. The water outlet pipe 410 is connected to the cup body 100 or the connecting pipe 500 to discharge the liquid in the multiple water passage chambers 110, so that the liquid can complete the heat exchange through the multiple water passage chambers 110 respectively and then be discharged through the water outlet pipe 410 at the same time, thereby improving the heat exchange performance, increasing the water output, and improving the stability of the water outlet temperature; and multiple heating elements 200 are arranged in parallel, and the controller 900 is respectively connected to the multiple heating elements 200 to heat and heat the multiple cup bodies 100 respectively, thereby reducing the workload of the heating elements 200, reducing the failure rate of the water heater, and extending the service life.

[0083] Reference Figure 10 As shown, the water heater of one embodiment of this embodiment also includes a controller 900, and multiple heating elements 200 are arranged in parallel and respectively connected to the controller 900. The controller 900 controls the multiple heating elements 200 to achieve control of the water outlet temperature and water outlet flow of the heating component 1000, thereby realizing intelligent control of the water heater.

[0084] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, the water outlet 400 is provided with a water outlet connector 420, and the water inlet pipe 300 is provided with a water inlet connector 320. For ease of installation, the water outlet connector 420 and the water inlet connector 320 are arranged at the same level, for example, also arranged at the upper part of the cup body 100. Figure 9 As shown, the water outlet connector 420 and the water inlet connector 320 can also be arranged at the lower part of the cup body 100. Of course, according to actual needs, the water outlet connector 420 and the water inlet connector 320 can also be arranged at the middle part of the cup body 100.

[0085] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 10As shown, the water heater of the embodiment of the present invention also includes a shell 700, and the heating component 1000 is built into the shell 700. The shell 700 is wrapped around the heating component 1000 to protect the heating component 1000 and play a role in dust and collision prevention. The water inlet connector 320 and the water outlet connector 420 are respectively provided on the two side walls 720 of the shell 700, which facilitates the installation and connection of the water heater with the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe respectively, thereby improving the convenience of installation. It should be noted that mounting holes (not shown in the figure) are provided on the two side walls 720 of the shell 700. The water inlet connector 320 and the water outlet connector 420 are respectively fixed on the corresponding side walls 720, and partially extend out of the shell 700 through the mounting holes, which facilitates the quick installation with the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe, thereby improving the efficiency of installation.

[0086] Reference Figure 7 As shown, it can be understood that the heating assembly 1000 also includes a mounting bracket 600, which is used to fix multiple cup bodies 100 arranged in parallel. In addition, the mounting bracket 600 can also fix the water inlet pipe 300 or the water outlet 400, so that the heating assembly 1000 can be stably installed on the water heater. The mounting bracket 600 includes a support plate 610 and a mounting lug 620. The support plate 610 is fixedly connected to at least a portion of the outer wall of the multiple cup bodies 100, thereby fixing the multiple cup bodies 100. The mounting lug 620 is located at both ends of the support plate 610, or is located in the middle of the support plate 610. The mounting lug 620 can fix the support plate 610 and the multiple cup bodies 100 together to the water heater, and its structure is simple and stable.

[0087] Reference Figure 10 As shown, it can be understood that the outer shell 700 includes a bottom shell 710, and the mounting bracket 600 is fixed on the bottom shell 710, thereby fixing the heating component 1000 as a whole to the outer shell 700 to form a stable structure, avoiding the separation of the heating component 1000 and the outer shell 700, making the overall stability of the water heater higher and improving the safety of storage and transportation.

[0088] Reference Figure 10 As shown, the water heater of one embodiment of the present invention further includes a temperature sensor 800. Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the outer wall of the cup body 100 is also provided with a thermostat fixing plate 120 for fixing the temperature sensor 800. The temperature sensor 800 is used to collect the temperature parameters in the water chamber 110. The temperature sensor 800 is connected to the controller 900 so that the controller 900 can adjust the performance of the heating component 1000 according to the water temperature in the water chamber 110.

[0089] Reference Figure 10As shown, the water heater of one embodiment of the present invention further includes a thyristor 910, which is connected to the controller 900 and the heating element 200. The thyristor 910 and the controller 900 are both installed in the housing 700. The thyristor 910 is used to adjust the heating power of the heating element 200. The thyristor 910 is arranged on the extension pipe section 340 of the water inlet pipe 300. It should be noted that the thyristor 910 generates heat during operation. Installing the thyristor 910 on the extension pipe section 340 facilitates installation and layout. The cold water in the water inlet pipe 300 can be used to cool the thyristor 910, dissipate heat from the thyristor 910, and improve the performance of the thyristor 910. In addition, the thyristor 910 can also heat the cold water in the water inlet pipe 300, reducing the energy consumption of the heating assembly 1000.

[0090] Reference Figure 10 As shown, it can be understood that a flow sensor (not shown in the figure) is provided on the water inlet pipe 300, and the flow sensor is connected to the controller 900. The controller 900 can control the thyristor 910 to adjust the heating power of the corresponding heating element 200 according to the water inlet flow of the water inlet pipe 300 and the water inlet temperature of the multiple water chambers 110, thereby realizing the control of the water outlet temperature of the heating component 1000, facilitating the adjustment of the water outlet temperature, further improving the stability of the water outlet temperature, and realizing the intelligent control of the water heater.

[0091] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes can be made within the knowledge of ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Heating assembly, characterized in that, include: A plurality of cup bodies, wherein the plurality of cup bodies are arranged in parallel, each of the cup bodies is provided with a water passage cavity, and adjacent cup bodies are provided with a connecting pipe to connect the adjacent water passage cavities; a water inlet pipe connected to each of the cup bodies; the water inlet pipe is provided with a plurality of drainage holes; each of the water passage chambers is connected to the water inlet pipe via at least one drainage hole; a water outlet connected to one of the cup bodies or the connecting pipe to discharge the liquid in the water passage chamber; A plurality of heating elements are respectively connected to the plurality of cup bodies and are used to heat the liquids in the plurality of water passage chambers; The water inlet pipe includes a diversion pipe section, a plurality of drainage holes are provided in the diversion pipe section, and a plurality of cup bodies are correspondingly provided with through holes. The diversion pipe section is sequentially passed through the through holes of the plurality of cup bodies, so that the plurality of drainage holes are respectively provided in the plurality of water passage cavities, and the drainage holes are provided toward the water outlet ends of the corresponding cup bodies; The drainage holes have different pore sizes; and / or, The drainage holes have different positions along the circumferential direction of the diversion pipe section; and / or, The drainage holes have different directions.

2. The heating assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cup body is provided with a guide plate, which extends along the length direction of the cup body and is spiral; the heating element includes a heating tube, which is arranged inside the cup body, and the guide plate surrounds the outside of the heating tube and forms a spiral diversion water channel between the guide plate and the heating tube.

3. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The drainage hole is opened on the pipe wall of the diversion pipe section.

4. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The plurality of cup bodies are integrally formed, one end of the plurality of cup bodies along the length direction is a water inlet end, and the water inlet pipes are respectively connected to the water inlet ends of the plurality of cup bodies.

5. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The water inlet pipe further includes an extension pipe section, one end of which is connected to the diversion pipe section, and the other end of which extends in the length direction of the cup body.

6. The heating assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water inlet pipe further includes a bent pipe section, one end of which is connected to the extended pipe section, and the other end of which extends toward a side away from the cup body.

7. The heating assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The heating component further includes a water inlet joint, the bent pipe section is connected to the water inlet joint, and the water inlet joint is arranged parallel to or perpendicular to the cup body.

8. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The water inlet pipe is connected to one end of the cup body along the length direction, and the water outlet is connected to the other end of one of the cup bodies along the length direction.

9. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The water inlet pipe is connected to the lower part of the cup body, and the water outlet is arranged at the upper part of the cup body.

10. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The communicating pipe is connected to the upper portion of the cup body, and the communicating pipe is integrally formed with the plurality of cup bodies.

11. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The level at which the water outlet is located is greater than or equal to the level at which the connecting pipe is located.

12. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The water outlet is integrally formed with the cup body, and the water outlet is connected to a water outlet pipe or a water outlet joint.

13. The heating assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The heating element includes a heating tube, which is sealed and connected to the upper part of the cup body and is located in the water passage cavity.

14. A water heater, characterized in that: The water heater comprises the heating assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 13, and the water heater further comprises a controller, wherein a plurality of the heating elements are arranged in parallel and are respectively connected to the controller.

15. The water heater according to claim 14, characterized in that: The water heater also includes a shell, the heating component is built into the shell, the water inlet pipe is connected to a water inlet joint, the water outlet is connected to a water outlet joint, and the water inlet joint and the water outlet joint are respectively correspondingly arranged on two side walls of the shell.

16. The water heater according to claim 15, characterized in that: The outer shell includes a bottom shell, and the heating component further includes a mounting bracket for fixing the cup body, and the mounting bracket is fixed to the bottom shell.

17. The water heater according to claim 14, wherein: The water heater further comprises a plurality of temperature sensors, which are connected to the controller and are used to detect the temperatures in the plurality of water passage chambers.

18. The water heater according to claim 14, wherein: The water heater further comprises a thyristor, which is used to adjust the heating power of the heating element. The thyristor is arranged on the extension pipe section of the water inlet pipe.

19. The water heater according to claim 14, wherein: A flow sensor is provided on the water inlet pipe, and the flow sensor is connected to the controller. The controller is used to control the heating power of the corresponding heating element according to the water flow of the water inlet pipe and the water inlet temperature of the multiple water passage chambers.

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