A water level measuring device for solar water heater

By designing water level measurement devices for solar water heaters, including water heater storage components, guidance components, connection limit components, water level measurement components, elastic seal components and detection components, the low water level measurement accuracy and water storage shell in the prior art are solved. The problem of inconvenient maintenance is achieved, and high-precision water level measurement and convenient maintenance and maintenance are achieved.

CN117870824BActive Publication Date: 2024-12-13HAINAN LIJIE CONSTR ENG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202410077841.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-19
Publication Date
2024-12-13
Estimated Expiration
2044-01-19

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Technical Problem

The water level measuring device of existing solar water heaters has low measurement accuracy, and the water storage shell is an integrated structure, which is inconvenient for replacement of accessories or repairs.

Method used

A water level measuring device including a water heater water storage assembly, a guide assembly, a connecting limit assembly, a water level measuring assembly, an elastic seal assembly and a detection assembly are designed to achieve water level measurement by up and down movement of a circular floating disk, and by traction wire rope and The return spring ensures measurement accuracy, making it easier to replace or repair subsequently.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy of water level measurement, avoids the problem of hollow guide pipe jams, and facilitates the connection and separation of the water storage shell of the water heater, making it easier to replace or repair.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a water level measuring device for a solar water heater, and relates to the technical field of solar water heaters. The water level measuring device comprises a water heater water storage component; a guide component is installed on the outside of the water heater water storage component; a connection limit component is installed on the outside of the water heater water storage component; a water level measuring component is installed on the water heater water storage component; two groups of detection components are provided, and the two groups of detection components are installed on the front and rear sides of the water heater water storage component; the second water heater water storage shell is arranged on the right side of the first water heater water storage shell, and a sealing gasket is arranged between the first water heater water storage shell and the second water heater water storage shell; when the circular floating disk is in the same position before and after being pulled, the numerical value fed back by the circular floating disk is an accurate value, thereby avoiding the hollow guide tube from getting stuck and improving the measurement accuracy of the water level; and solving the problem that it is inconvenient for users to find that the sliding measuring rod is stuck, thereby reducing the measurement accuracy of the water level.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of solar water heaters, and more specifically, particularly relates to a water level measuring device for solar water heaters. Background Art

[0002] A solar water heater is a heating device that converts sunlight energy into thermal energy, heating water from low temperature to high temperature to meet people's hot water needs in life and production. Solar water heaters are divided into vacuum tube solar water heaters and flat plate solar water heaters according to their structural form. Vacuum collector tubes use the principle that hot water floats and cold water sinks to produce microcirculation of water to obtain the required hot water. In order to facilitate users to know the water level in the solar water heater, a water level measuring device needs to be installed on the solar water heater. Current water level measuring devices usually use the buoyancy of water to measure the water level. When the sliding measuring rod gets stuck, it is not convenient for users to find out, which reduces the measurement accuracy of the water level. In addition, the water storage shell of the water heater is usually an integrated structure, which is not convenient for users to replace accessories or perform repairs later. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a water level measuring device for a solar water heater, which comprises a water heater water storage component, a guide component, a connection limit component, a water level measuring component, an elastic sealing component and a detection component, so that the user can connect water heater water storage shell one with water heater water storage shell two to facilitate subsequent replacement or maintenance. When the circular floating plate is in the same position before and after being pulled, the value fed back by the circular floating plate is an accurate value, which avoids the hollow guide tube from getting stuck and improves the measurement accuracy of the water level.

[0004] The present invention provides a water level measuring device for a solar water heater, which specifically comprises a water heater water storage component, a guide component, a connection limit component, a water level measuring component, an elastic sealing component and a detection component; the guide component is installed on the outside of the water heater water storage component; the connection limit component is installed on the outside of the water heater water storage component; the water level measuring component is installed on the water heater water storage component; the elastic sealing component is installed inside the water level measuring component; the detection component is provided with two groups, and the two groups of detection components are installed on the front and rear sides of the water heater water storage component;

[0005] The water heater water storage assembly comprises: a water heater water storage shell 1 and a water heater water storage shell 2; the water heater water storage shell 2 is arranged on the right side of the water heater water storage shell 1, and a sealing gasket is arranged between the water heater water storage shell 1 and the water heater water storage shell 2.

[0006] Furthermore, the elastic sealing assembly includes: a cross-shaped mounting frame, a circular adjusting rod and a circular sealing block; the cross-shaped mounting frame is welded to the inside of the hollow guide tube; the circular adjusting rod is slidably installed inside the cross-shaped mounting frame; the circular sealing block is welded to the bottom of the circular adjusting rod, and the outer wall of the circular sealing block is in contact with the hollow guide tube.

[0007] Furthermore, the guide assembly includes: a rectangular guide seat, a rectangular guide block and a rectangular guide rod; there are two rectangular guide seats, and the two rectangular guide seats are welded to the upper and lower sides of the water storage shell of the water heater; there are two rectangular guide blocks, and the two rectangular guide blocks are welded to the upper and lower sides of the water storage shell of the water heater, and the two rectangular guide blocks are in contact with the two rectangular guide seats; there are two rectangular guide rods, and the two rectangular guide rods are welded to the left sides of the two rectangular guide seats, and the two rectangular guide rods are inserted into the inside of the two rectangular guide blocks.

[0008] Furthermore, the elastic sealing assembly also includes: a limit ring and a return spring; the limit ring is welded to the outside of the circular adjusting rod; there are two return springs in total, and the two return springs are installed on the outside of the circular adjusting rod, and the two return springs are located on the upper and lower sides of the cross-shaped mounting frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the connection limit assembly includes: a circular mounting seat and a U-shaped connection limit frame; there are four circular mounting seats in total, and the four circular mounting seats are welded to the front and rear sides of water heater water storage shell one and water heater water storage shell two; there are two U-shaped connection limit frames in total, and the two U-shaped connection limit frames are inserted into the inside of the four circular mounting seats, and the inner sides of the two U-shaped connection limit frames are chamfered.

[0010] Furthermore, the detection component includes: a rectangular mounting plate and a supporting roller; there are two rectangular mounting plates in total, and the two rectangular mounting plates are welded on the second water storage shell of the water heater; the supporting roller is rotatably mounted on the two rectangular mounting plates.

[0011] Furthermore, the water level measurement assembly includes: a hollow guide tube and a circular floating plate; the hollow guide tube is slidably mounted on the water storage shell 2 of the water heater; and the circular floating plate is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the hollow guide tube.

[0012] Furthermore, the detection component also includes: a U-shaped connecting frame and a traction wire rope; the U-shaped connecting frame is welded to the outside of the hollow guide tube; the traction wire rope is connected to the U-shaped connecting frame, and the traction wire rope is also in contact with the support roller.

[0013] Furthermore, the water level measuring assembly also includes: a circular guide shaft and an anti-rotation guide bracket; there are two circular guide shafts in total, and the two circular guide shafts are welded to the top of the second water storage shell of the water heater; the anti-rotation guide bracket is welded to the outside of the hollow guide tube, and the anti-rotation guide bracket is slidably connected to the two circular guide shafts.

[0014] Furthermore, the detection assembly also includes: a U-shaped limit frame and a detection handle; the U-shaped limit frame is welded to the outside of the two rectangular mounting plates; and the detection handle is welded to the bottom of the traction wire rope.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The present invention is provided with two rectangular guide rods welded on the left sides of the two rectangular guide seats, and the two rectangular guide rods are inserted into the interior of the two rectangular guide blocks, which play a guiding role for the water storage shell 2 of the water heater. The provision of two U-shaped connection limit frames facilitates the user to connect the water storage shell 1 of the water heater with the water storage shell 2 of the water heater, which is convenient for subsequent replacement or maintenance.

[0017] 2. The present invention is provided with a hollow guide tube slidably mounted on the water storage shell 2 of the water heater, and a circular floating plate is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the hollow guide tube, so that the circular floating plate can move up and down under the action of the water level, thereby realizing water level measurement.

[0018] 3. The present invention is provided with a circular adjusting rod slidably installed inside the cross-shaped mounting frame, and a circular sealing block is welded to the bottom of the circular adjusting rod, and the outer wall of the circular sealing block is in contact with the hollow guide tube. When the circular floating plate moves up and down, the circular sealing block can move under the action of pressure, thereby ensuring that the circular floating plate can be raised and lowered normally.

[0019] 4. The present invention is provided with a traction wire rope connected to the U-shaped connecting frame, and the traction wire rope is also in contact with the supporting roller. When the user pulls the detection handle downward, the hollow guide tube drives the circular floating disk to move downward. When the user releases the detection handle, the circular floating disk automatically resets under the action of buoyancy. When the circular floating disk is in the same position before and after pulling, the value fed back by the circular floating disk is an accurate value, which avoids the hollow guide tube from getting stuck and improves the measurement accuracy of the water level. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the drawings of the embodiment are briefly introduced below.

[0021] The drawings described below are only related to some embodiments of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0022] In the attached picture:

[0023] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 The present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the bottom perspective structure;

[0025] Figure 3 The present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the central section structure;

[0026] Figure 4 The present invention Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure of the middle A area;

[0027] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the water storage shell 2 and the water level measuring assembly of the water heater of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the elastic sealing assembly of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 The present invention Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure of the middle B area;

[0030] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the detection component of the present invention;

[0031] Fig. 9 The present invention Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure of the C area in the middle.

[0032] Reference numerals list

[0033] 1. Water heater water storage assembly; 101. Water heater water storage shell 1; 102. Water heater water storage shell 2; 2. Guide assembly; 201. Rectangular guide seat; 202. Rectangular guide block; 203. Rectangular guide rod; 3. Connection limit assembly; 301. Circular mounting seat; 302. U-shaped connection limit frame; 4. Water level measurement assembly; 401. Hollow guide tube; 402. Circular floating disk; 403. Circular guide shaft; 404. Anti-rotation guide bracket; 5. Elastic sealing assembly; 501. Cross-shaped mounting frame; 502. Circular adjustment rod; 503. Circular sealing block; 504. Limit retaining ring; 505. Reset spring; 6. Detection assembly; 601. Rectangular mounting plate; 602. Support roller; 603. U-shaped connecting frame; 604. Traction wire rope; 605. U-shaped limit frame; 606. Detection handle DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the purpose, scheme and advantages of the technical solution of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings of the specific embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the terms used herein have the usual meanings in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings represent the same components.

[0035] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 9 As shown: The present invention provides a water level measuring device for a solar water heater, comprising a water heater water storage component 1, a guide component 2, a connection limit component 3, a water level measuring component 4, an elastic sealing component 5 and a detection component 6; the guide component 2 is installed outside the water heater water storage component 1; the connection limit component 3 is installed outside the water heater water storage component 1; the water level measuring component 4 is installed on the water heater water storage component 1; the elastic sealing component 5 is installed inside the water level measuring component 4; there are two groups of detection components 6, and the two groups of detection components 6 are installed on the front and rear sides of the water heater water storage component 1;

[0036] The water heater water storage assembly 1 includes: a water heater water storage shell 1 101 and a water heater water storage shell 2 102; the water heater water storage shell 2 102 is arranged on the right side of the water heater water storage shell 1 101, and a sealing gasket is arranged between the water heater water storage shell 1 101 and the water heater water storage shell 2 102.

[0037] like Figure 4As shown, the guide assembly 2 includes: a rectangular guide seat 201, a rectangular guide block 202 and a rectangular guide rod 203; there are two rectangular guide seats 201, and the two rectangular guide seats 201 are welded to the upper and lower sides of the water storage shell 102 of the water heater; there are two rectangular guide blocks 202, and the two rectangular guide blocks 202 are welded to the upper and lower sides of the water storage shell 101 of the water heater, and the two rectangular guide blocks 202 are in contact with the two rectangular guide seats 201; there are two rectangular guide rods 203, and the two rectangular guide rods 203 are welded to the left sides of the two rectangular guide seats 201, and the two rectangular guide rods 203 are inserted into the inside of the two rectangular guide blocks 202, and the connection limit assembly 3 includes: a circular mounting seat 301 and a U-shaped connection limit frame 302; the circular mounting seat 3 01 is provided with four in total, and the four circular mounting seats 301 are welded on the front and rear sides of the water heater water storage shell 101 and the water heater water storage shell 2 102; there are two U-shaped connection limit frames 302 in total, and the two U-shaped connection limit frames 302 are inserted into the inside of the four circular mounting seats 301, and the inner sides of the two U-shaped connection limit frames 302 are provided with chamfers, and their specific functions are: because the two rectangular guide rods 203 are welded on the left side of the two rectangular guide seats 201, and the two rectangular guide rods 203 are inserted into the inside of the two rectangular guide blocks 202, they play a guiding role for the water heater water storage shell 2 102, and the setting of the two U-shaped connection limit frames 302 makes it convenient for the user to connect the water heater water storage shell 101 with the water heater water storage shell 2 102, which is convenient for subsequent replacement or maintenance.

[0038] like Figure 5 As shown, the water level measuring component 4 includes: a hollow guide tube 401 and a circular floating plate 402; the hollow guide tube 401 is slidably mounted on the water heater water storage shell 102; the circular floating plate 402 is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the hollow guide tube 401; the water level measuring component 4 also includes: a circular guide shaft 403 and an anti-rotation guide bracket 404; there are two circular guide shafts 403, and the two circular guide shafts 403 are welded to the top of the water heater water storage shell 102; the anti-rotation guide bracket 404 is welded to the outside of the hollow guide tube 401, and the anti-rotation guide bracket 404 is slidably connected to the two circular guide shafts 403, and its specific function is: because the hollow guide tube 401 is slidably mounted on the water heater water storage shell 102, and the circular floating plate 402 is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the hollow guide tube 401, the circular floating plate 402 can move up and down under the action of the water level, thereby realizing water level measurement.

[0039] like Figure 6 , Figure 7As shown, the elastic sealing assembly 5 includes: a cross-shaped mounting frame 501, a circular adjusting rod 502 and a circular sealing block 503; the cross-shaped mounting frame 501 is welded inside the hollow guide tube 401; the circular adjusting rod 502 is slidably mounted inside the cross-shaped mounting frame 501; the circular sealing block 503 is welded at the bottom of the circular adjusting rod 502, and the outer wall of the circular sealing block 503 is in contact with the hollow guide tube 401; the elastic sealing assembly 5 also includes: a limit ring 504 and a return spring 505; the limit ring 504 is welded outside the circular adjusting rod 502; the return spring 505 There are two return springs 505 in total, and the two return springs 505 are installed on the outside of the circular adjusting rod 502, and the two return springs 505 are located on the upper and lower sides of the cross-shaped mounting frame 501. Their specific functions are as follows: since the circular adjusting rod 502 is slidably installed inside the cross-shaped mounting frame 501, and the circular sealing block 503 is welded to the bottom of the circular adjusting rod 502, and the outer wall of the circular sealing block 503 is in contact with the hollow guide tube 401, when the circular floating plate 402 moves up and down, the circular sealing block 503 can move under the action of pressure, thereby ensuring that the circular floating plate 402 can be lifted and lowered normally.

[0040] Embodiment 2: Based on Embodiment 1, Figure 8 , Fig. 9 As shown, the detection component 6 includes: a rectangular mounting plate 601 and a support roller 602; there are two rectangular mounting plates 601, and the two rectangular mounting plates 601 are welded to the water storage shell 102 of the water heater; the support roller 602 is rotatably mounted on the two rectangular mounting plates 601; the detection component 6 also includes: a U-shaped connecting frame 603 and a traction wire rope 604; the U-shaped connecting frame 603 is welded to the outside of the hollow guide tube 401; the traction wire rope 604 is connected to the U-shaped connecting frame 603, and the traction wire rope 604 is also in contact with the support roller 602; the detection component 6 also includes: a U-shaped limiting frame 605 and a detection handle 606; the U-shaped limiting frame 605 is welded to the two The outside of the rectangular mounting plate 601; the detection handle 606 is welded to the bottom of the traction wire rope 604, and its specific function is: because the traction wire rope 604 is connected to the U-shaped connecting frame 603, and the traction wire rope 604 is also in contact with the supporting roller 602, when the user pulls the detection handle 606 downward, the hollow guide tube 401 drives the circular floating disk 402 to move downward, and when the user releases the detection handle 606, the circular floating disk 402 automatically resets under the action of buoyancy, and when the circular floating disk 402 is in the same position before and after pulling, the value fed back by the circular floating disk 402 is an accurate value, which avoids the hollow guide tube 401 from getting stuck and improves the water level measurement accuracy.

[0041] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0042] When the present invention is used, the user first pulls the two detection handles 606 downwards. When the user pulls the two detection handles 606 downwards, the hollow guide tube 401 drives the circular floating plate 402 to move downwards. When the user releases the two detection handles 606, the circular floating plate 402 automatically resets under the action of buoyancy. When the circular floating plate 402 is in the same position before and after being pulled, the value fed back by the circular floating plate 402 is an accurate value, which avoids the hollow guide tube 401 from getting stuck and improves the measurement accuracy of the water level. The circular floating plate 402 can move up and down under the action of the water level to achieve water level measurement. When the circular floating plate 402 moves up and down, the circular sealing block 503 can move under the action of pressure to ensure that the circular floating plate 402 can be raised and lowered normally. When accessories need to be replaced or repaired, the user removes the two U-shaped connection limit frames 302, and then separates the water heater water storage shell 101 from the water heater water storage shell 2 102, which is convenient for replacing accessories or repairing.

[0043] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A water level measuring device for a solar water heater, comprising a water heater water storage component (1), a guide component (2), a connection limit component (3), a water level measuring component (4), an elastic sealing component (5) and a detection component (6); characterized in that: The guide assembly (2) is mounted on the outside of the water heater water storage assembly (1); the connection limit assembly (3) is mounted on the outside of the water heater water storage assembly (1); the water level measurement assembly (4) is mounted on the water heater water storage assembly (1); the elastic sealing assembly (5) is mounted on the inside of the water level measurement assembly (4); the detection assembly (6) is provided in two groups, and the two groups of detection assemblies (6) are mounted on the front and rear sides of the water heater water storage assembly (1); The water heater water storage assembly (1) comprises: a water heater water storage shell 1 (101) and a water heater water storage shell 2 (102); the water heater water storage shell 2 (102) is arranged on the right side of the water heater water storage shell 1 (101), and a sealing gasket is arranged between the water heater water storage shell 1 (101) and the water heater water storage shell 2 (102); the water level measurement assembly (4) comprises: a hollow guide tube (401) and a circular floating plate (402); the hollow guide tube (401) is slidably mounted on the water heater water storage shell 2 (102); the circular floating plate (402) is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the hollow guide tube (401); the water level measurement assembly (4) also comprises: a circular guide shaft (403) and an anti-rotation guide bracket (404); 04); a total of two circular guide shafts (403) are provided, and the two circular guide shafts (403) are welded to the top of the second water storage shell (102) of the water heater; the anti-rotation guide bracket (404) is welded to the outside of the hollow guide tube (401), and the anti-rotation guide bracket (404) is slidably connected to the two circular guide shafts (403); the elastic sealing component (5) comprises: a cross-shaped mounting frame (501), a circular adjustment rod (502) and a circular sealing block (503); the cross-shaped mounting frame (501) is welded to the inside of the hollow guide tube (401); the circular adjustment rod (502) is slidably mounted inside the cross-shaped mounting frame (501); the circular sealing block (503) is welded to the circular adjustment rod (502); ), and the outer wall of the circular sealing block (503) is in contact with the hollow guide tube (401); the elastic sealing component (5) further comprises: a limit ring (504) and a return spring (505); the limit ring (504) is welded to the outside of the circular adjustment rod (502); there are two return springs (505), and the two return springs (505) are installed on the outside of the circular adjustment rod (502), and the two return springs (505) are located on the upper and lower sides of the cross-shaped mounting frame (501); the detection component (6) comprises: a rectangular mounting plate (601) and a supporting roller (602); there are two rectangular mounting plates (601), and the two rectangular mounting plates (601) are welded to the water storage shell of the water heater. The second (102); the support roller (602) is rotatably mounted on two rectangular mounting plates (601); the detection component (6) further includes: a U-shaped connecting frame (603) and a traction wire rope (604); the U-shaped connecting frame (603) is welded to the outside of the hollow guide tube (401); the traction wire rope (604) is connected to the U-shaped connecting frame (603), and the traction wire rope (604) is also in contact with the support roller (602); the detection component (6) further includes: a U-shaped limiting frame (605) and a detection handle (606); the U-shaped limiting frame (605) is welded to the outside of the two rectangular mounting plates (601); the detection handle (606) is welded to the bottom of the traction wire rope (604).

2. A water level measuring device for a solar water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide assembly (2) comprises: a rectangular guide seat (201), a rectangular guide block (202) and a rectangular guide rod (203); two rectangular guide seats (201) are provided, and the two rectangular guide seats (201) are welded to the upper and lower sides of the second water storage shell (102) of the water heater; two rectangular guide blocks (202) are provided, and the two rectangular guide blocks (202) are welded to the upper and lower sides of the first water storage shell (101) of the water heater, and the two rectangular guide blocks (202) are in contact with the two rectangular guide seats (201); two rectangular guide rods (203) are provided, and the two rectangular guide rods (203) are welded to the left sides of the two rectangular guide seats (201), and the two rectangular guide rods (203) are inserted into the inside of the two rectangular guide blocks (202).

3. A water level measuring device for a solar water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection limit assembly (3) comprises: a circular mounting seat (301) and a U-shaped connection limit frame (302); a total of four circular mounting seats (301) are provided, and the four circular mounting seats (301) are welded to the front and rear sides of the water heater water storage shell 1 (101) and the water heater water storage shell 2 (102); a total of two U-shaped connection limit frames (302) are provided, and the two U-shaped connection limit frames (302) are inserted into the inside of the four circular mounting seats (301), and the inner sides of the two U-shaped connection limit frames (302) are provided with chamfers.

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