Auxiliary solar water heater scale cleaning structure

By designing an auxiliary structure for cleaning scale in solar water heaters, and utilizing a motor-driven piston reciprocating within a vacuum tube while a descaling agent dissolves the scale, the problem of reduced heating efficiency and water storage capacity caused by scale buildup is solved, achieving efficient and convenient scale cleaning.

CN119123656BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21浙江宇琪新能源有限公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
浙江宇琪新能源有限公司
Filing Date
2024-09-12
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

After prolonged use, scale accumulates in the tank and vacuum tubes of existing solar water heaters, affecting heating efficiency and water storage capacity. Furthermore, existing cleaning methods are complex and incomplete.

Method used

An auxiliary structure for cleaning scale in solar water heaters has been designed, including an installation structure, a lifting structure, a side telescopic rod, a limiting plate, and a piston descaling structure. The piston is driven by a motor to reciprocate inside the vacuum tube, which, combined with a descaling agent, dissolves the scale. The vacuum tube can be easily disassembled through the lifting structure.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of scale removal, simplifies the operation process, ensures that scale inside the vacuum tube is completely removed, and enhances heating efficiency and water storage capacity.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of auxiliary solar water heater scale cleaning structure.The present application, including: installation structure, the both sides of the outer surface of installation structure are provided with rotating groove, the both sides of the bottom of one end of installation structure are provided with side telescopic rod, the both sides of the bottom of installation structure are provided with lifting structure;Side telescopic rod, the bottom of side telescopic rod is provided with limit supporting plate and connecting telescopic rod, one end of side telescopic rod is provided with tail support;Water tank, the water tank is arranged in installation structure, the water tank is provided with material box, one side of the water tank is provided with motor, the piston scale removal structure is arranged in the water tank, and the piston scale removal structure in the water tank is connected with the output end of motor.The present application, by the cooperation between installation structure, side telescopic rod, limit supporting plate, tail support, connecting telescopic rod and lifting structure, improve the disassembly and assembly efficiency of solar water heater, so as to improve the efficiency of staff to remove scale.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of solar water heater technology, specifically to an auxiliary structure for cleaning scale in solar water heaters. Background Technology

[0002] Solar water heaters are heating devices that convert solar energy into heat energy, heating water from a low temperature to a high temperature to meet people's needs for hot water in daily life and production. Solar water heaters are classified into evacuated tube solar water heaters and flat-plate solar water heaters according to their structure, with evacuated tube solar water heaters being the dominant type, accounting for 95% of the domestic market share. A evacuated tube household solar water heater consists of collector tubes, a storage tank, and supporting components. The conversion of solar energy into heat energy mainly relies on the evacuated collector tubes. These tubes utilize the principle that hot water rises and cold water sinks, creating a micro-circulation of the water to obtain the desired hot water.

[0003] After prolonged use, a large amount of scale will accumulate inside the water tank and vacuum tubes of a solar water heater. This scale acts as insulation inside the vacuum tubes, affecting the heating of cold water and prolonging the time required for the water to heat up. Furthermore, the scale buildup in the tank and vacuum tubes will also reduce the water storage capacity of the solar water heater and decrease the amount of cold water heated in the vacuum tubes. Therefore, the scale inside solar water heaters needs to be cleaned regularly. However, current cleaning methods for solar water heaters are mostly manual, which is complicated and not thorough enough. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an auxiliary structure for cleaning scale from solar water heaters, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an auxiliary structure for cleaning scale from solar water heaters, comprising: The mounting structure has rotating grooves on both sides of its outer surface, side telescopic rods on both sides of the bottom of one end of the mounting structure, and lifting structures on both sides of the bottom of the mounting structure. A side telescopic rod, wherein a limit plate and a connecting telescopic rod are provided at the bottom of the side telescopic rod, and a tail support is installed at one end of the side telescopic rod; A water tank is installed inside the installation structure. The water tank is equipped with a material tank. A motor is installed on one side of the water tank. A piston descaling structure is installed inside the water tank and is connected to the output end of the motor.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, users can control the lifting and lowering of the water tank on the installation structure through the lifting structure. During the lifting process, the side telescopic rod and the connecting telescopic rod extend and retract, lifting the clamping parts when the staff disassembles the vacuum tube. When the lifting structure lifts the water tank, it can remove the vacuum tube from the water tank, making it convenient for staff to remove scale. The piston descaling structure inside the water tank can be rotated by the output end of the motor, causing the piston on the piston descaling structure to move back and forth inside the vacuum tube. This causes the water inside the vacuum tube to be squeezed and flushed to remove the scale on the inner surface of the vacuum tube. In this process, descaling agent can be added to the water tank, which can dissolve the scale. The piston descaling structure can further improve the scale dissolution efficiency.

[0007] Preferably, the mounting structure includes a tray, with rotating rings on both sides of the tray, and a clamping member slidably mounted between the two rotating rings, with fixing members on both sides of the clamping member.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the water tank is fixed on the support plate by rotating the ring, and the clamping component can further improve the firmness of the vacuum tube, preventing the vacuum tube from detaching from the water tank when the piston descaling structure is working.

[0009] Preferably, an arc-shaped groove is provided on one side of the rotating ring, and the clamping member is slidably connected to the rotating ring through the fixing member and the arc-shaped groove.

[0010] Preferably, a plurality of fixing grooves are provided at equal intervals at one end of the top of the tray and the bottom of the clamping member.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the multiple fixing grooves on the tray and clamping components can restrict the position of multiple vacuum tubes.

[0012] Preferably, the material box is connected to the water tank, and multiple vacuum tubes are installed at equal intervals at one end of the water tank via a tail support.

[0013] Preferably, the lifting structure includes a storage component, a rack slidably mounted inside the storage component, a first gear mounted at the middle position of the top of the storage component, a protective component mounted on the top of the outer surface of the storage component, a second gear rotatably mounted inside the protective component, a belt connecting the first gear and the second gear, the first gear meshing with the rack, and a rotating handle rotatably mounted on one side of the protective component, the rotating handle being connected to the second gear.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the operator can rotate the handle to drive the second gear to rotate, which in turn drives the belt to drive the first gear to rotate. This controls the rack to output or input the storage component, pushing the installation structure to rise. The tail support can be tilted with the assistance of the rotating shaft to increase the distance between the installation structure and the tail support, thereby allowing the vacuum tube to be disassembled.

[0015] Preferably, a slider is rotatably provided on the top of the rack, and the rotating ring is slidably connected to the slider through a rotating groove.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the installation structure can rotate slightly during the lifting process through the cooperation between the slider and the rotating groove.

[0017] Preferably, the piston descaling structure inside the water tank includes a crankshaft and a connecting rod. The crankshaft and the connecting rod are rotatably installed at the top and middle positions inside the water tank, respectively. Rotating components are rotatably installed at equal intervals on the outer surface of the crankshaft. A connecting component is installed at the bottom of the rotating component. A piston is rotatably installed at the bottom of the connecting component. Limiting components are rotatably installed at equal intervals on the outer surface of the connecting rod. The limiting components are slidably connected to the piston. A rubber push block is provided at the bottom of the piston.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotation of the motor output end drives the crankshaft to rotate, enabling the piston to reciprocate inside the vacuum tube, while the rubber pusher on the piston will not damage the vacuum tube during the reciprocating movement.

[0019] Preferably, a pivot is installed at one end of the bottom of the tail support, and a base plate is installed at the bottom of the lifting structure and the bottom of the tail support through the pivot. Springs are installed at both ends of the bottom of the base plate, and mounting plates are installed at both ends of the bottom of the base plate through the springs.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, users can tilt the water tank to one side by squeezing the bottom plate on one side, thereby draining the dissolved scale solution inside the water tank.

[0021] Preferably, the top of the limiting plate has multiple grooves, and the side of the water tank has a drain outlet.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: This auxiliary solar water heater scale cleaning structure, through the cooperation between the motor, crankshaft and piston, enables the piston to reciprocate inside the vacuum tube. The water inside the vacuum tube is squeezed by the reciprocating piston, which washes away the scale inside the vacuum tube, making scale cleaning easier.

[0023] This auxiliary structure for cleaning scale in solar water heaters adds a descaling agent to the material tank. The descaling agent is a weak acid that can react with the scale inside the solar water heater, thereby dissolving the scale and achieving further cleaning.

[0024] This auxiliary structure for cleaning scale from solar water heaters improves the efficiency of disassembling and assembling solar water heaters through the coordination between the installation structure, side telescopic rod, limiting plate, tail support, connecting telescopic rod, and lifting structure, thereby increasing the efficiency of scale removal for workers. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a diagram of the supporting structure of the solar water heater of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the water tank installation structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention; Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle; Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point B in the middle; Figure 6 This is a side sectional view of the lifting structure of the present invention; Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 6 Enlarged view of the structure at point C; Figure 8 This is a top view of the structure of the present invention; Figure 9 For the present invention Figure 8 Enlarged view of the structure at point D.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Installation structure; 10. Support plate; 11. Rotating ring; 12. Clamping component; 13. Fixing component; 2. Side telescopic rod; 3. Limiting support plate; 4. Tail support; 5. Connecting telescopic rod; 6. Lifting structure; 60. Storage component; 61. Rack; 62. First gear; 63. Protective component; 64. Second gear; 65. Belt; 66. Rotating handle; 7. Rotating shaft; 8. Base plate; 80. Spring; 81. Mounting plate; 90. Water tank; 91. Material box; 92. Motor; 93. Vacuum tube; 94. Crankshaft; 95. Rotating component; 96. Connecting component; 97. Piston; 98. Connecting rod; 99. Limiting component. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] Please see Figure 1-9 One embodiment of the present invention provides: an auxiliary structure for cleaning scale from solar water heaters, comprising: Mounting structure 1, with rotating grooves on both sides of the outer surface of mounting structure 1, side telescopic rods 2 on both sides of the bottom of one end of mounting structure 1, and lifting structures 6 on both sides of the bottom of mounting structure 1. Side telescopic rod 2, with a limit plate 3 and a connecting telescopic rod 5 at the bottom of the side telescopic rod 2, and a tail support 4 installed at one end of the side telescopic rod 2; Water tank 90 is located inside the installation structure 1. Water tank 90 is equipped with a material box 91. A motor 92 is located on one side of water tank 90. ​​A piston descaling structure is located inside water tank 90. ​​The piston descaling structure inside water tank 90 is connected to the output end of motor 92.

[0029] Users can control the lifting and lowering of the water tank 90 on the installation structure 1 via the lifting structure 6. During the lifting process, the side telescopic rod 2 and the connecting telescopic rod 5 extend and retract. When the operator disassembles the vacuum tube 93, the clamping part 12 is lifted. When the lifting structure 6 lifts the water tank 90, the vacuum tube 93 can be detached from the water tank 90, making it convenient for the operator to remove scale. The piston descaling structure inside the water tank 90 can be rotated through the output end of the motor 92, causing the piston 97 on the piston descaling structure to move back and forth inside the vacuum tube 93. This causes the water inside the vacuum tube 93 to be squeezed and flushed to remove the scale on the inner surface of the vacuum tube 93. During this process, descaling agent can be added to the water tank 90, which can dissolve the scale. The piston descaling structure can further improve the scale dissolution efficiency. In this embodiment, the installation structure 1 includes a support plate 10, with rotating rings 11 on both sides of the support plate 10. A clamping member 12 is slidably installed between the two rotating rings 11, and fixing members 13 are provided on both sides of the clamping member 12. The water tank 90 is fixed on the support plate 10 by rotating the rings 11, and the clamping member 12 can further improve the firmness of the vacuum tube 93 and prevent the vacuum tube 93 from detaching from the water tank 90 when the piston descaling structure is working.

[0030] In this embodiment, an arc-shaped groove is provided on one side of the rotating ring 11, and the clamping member 12 is slidably connected to the rotating ring 11 through the fixing member 13 and the arc-shaped groove.

[0031] In this embodiment, multiple fixing slots are equidistantly arranged at one end of the top of the tray 10 and the bottom of the clamping member 12. The multiple fixing slots on the tray 10 and the clamping member 12 can restrict the position of multiple vacuum tubes 93.

[0032] In this embodiment, the material box 91 is connected to the water tank 90, and multiple vacuum tubes 93 are installed at equal intervals on one end of the water tank 90 via the tail support 4.

[0033] In this embodiment, the lifting structure 6 includes a storage component 60, a rack 61 slidably mounted inside the storage component 60, a first gear 62 mounted at the middle position of the top of the storage component 60, a protective component 63 mounted on the top of the outer surface of the storage component 60, a second gear 64 rotatably mounted inside the protective component 63, a belt 65 connecting the first gear 62 and the second gear 64, the first gear 62 meshing with the rack 61, a rotating handle 66 rotatably mounted on one side of the protective component 63, the rotating handle 66 connected to the second gear 64, the operator rotates the handle 66 to drive the second gear 64 to rotate, so that the belt 65 can drive the first gear 62 to rotate, controlling the rack 61 to output or input in the storage component 60, pushing the mounting structure 1 to rise, while the tail support 4 can be tilted with the assistance of the rotating shaft 7 to increase the distance between the mounting structure 1 and the tail support 4, thereby allowing the vacuum tube 93 to be disassembled.

[0034] In this embodiment, a slider is rotatably mounted on the top of the rack 61, and the rotating ring 11 is slidably connected to the slider through a rotating groove. Through the cooperation between the slider and the rotating groove, the mounting structure 1 can rotate slightly during the upward process.

[0035] In this embodiment, the piston descaling structure inside the water tank 90 includes a crankshaft 94 and a connecting rod 98. The crankshaft 94 and the connecting rod 98 are rotatably mounted at the top and middle positions inside the water tank 90, respectively. Rotating parts 95 are rotatably mounted at equal intervals on the outer surface of the crankshaft 94. A connecting part 96 is mounted at the bottom of the rotating part 95. A piston 97 is rotatably mounted at the bottom of the connecting part 96. Limiting parts 99 are rotatably mounted at equal intervals on the outer surface of the connecting rod 98. The limiting parts 99 and the piston 97 are slidably connected. A rubber pusher is provided at the bottom of the piston 97. The output end of the motor 92 rotates to drive the crankshaft 94 to rotate, so that the piston 97 can reciprocate within the vacuum tube 93. The rubber pusher on the piston 97 will not damage the vacuum tube 93 during the reciprocating movement.

[0036] In this embodiment, a pivot 7 is installed at one end of the bottom of the tail support 4. A base plate 8 is installed at the bottom of the lifting structure 6 and the bottom of the tail support 4 through the pivot 7. Springs 80 are installed at both ends of the bottom of the base plate 8. Mounting plates 81 are installed at both ends of the bottom of the base plate 8 through the springs 80. By squeezing one side of the base plate 8, the user can tilt the water tank 90 to one side, thereby discharging the dissolved scale solution in the water tank 90.

[0037] In this embodiment, the top of the limiting plate 3 is provided with multiple grooves, and the side of the water tank 90 is provided with a drain outlet.

[0038] Example 1, as Figure 1-7As shown, the worker adds descaling agent to the water tank 90. ​​Since the descaling agent is a weak acid, it can react with and dissolve the alkaline scale. Then, the piston descaling structure rotates slowly, thereby improving the dissolution efficiency of the descaling agent and scale. Water is then injected into the water tank 90 and vacuum tube 93 to dilute the dissolved scale solution. The worker steps on one side of the base plate 8, causing the water tank 90 to tilt towards the sewage outlet, allowing the scale solution in the water tank 90 and vacuum tube 93 to be discharged.

[0039] Example 2, as Figure 8-9 As shown, the motor 92 rotates, driving the piston descaling structure to reciprocate within the vacuum tube 93, squeezing the water inside the vacuum tube 93 to flush out the scale. Then, through the cooperation of the installation structure 1, side telescopic rod 2, limit plate 3, tail support 4, connecting telescopic rod 5, and lifting structure 6, the operator can remove the vacuum tube 93 from the water tank 90. ​​The operator can then pour out the scale from the vacuum tube 93 without leaving any residue, thus achieving the effect of removing scale.

[0040] For those skilled in the art, the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope thereof. Therefore, the embodiments of the present invention are exemplary and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and therefore all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A structure for assisting in the cleaning of scale in solar water heaters, characterized in that, include: The mounting structure (1) has rotating grooves on both sides of its outer surface, and side telescopic rods (2) are provided on both sides of the bottom of one end of the mounting structure (1). The mounting structure (1) has lifting structures (6) on both sides of its bottom. When the lifting structure (6) lifts the water tank (90), it can remove the vacuum tube (93) from the water tank (90). Side telescopic rod (2), the bottom of the side telescopic rod (2) is provided with a limit plate (3) and a connecting telescopic rod (5), and a tail support (4) is installed at one end of the side telescopic rod (2); Water tank (90), the water tank (90) is set inside the installation structure (1), the water tank (90) is provided with a material box (91), a motor (92) is set on one side of the water tank (90), a piston descaling structure is set inside the water tank (90), and the piston descaling structure inside the water tank (90) is connected to the output end of the motor (92); The piston descaling structure inside the water tank (90) includes a crankshaft (94) and a connecting rod (98). The crankshaft (94) and the connecting rod (98) are rotatably installed at the top and middle positions inside the water tank (90), respectively. Rotating parts (95) are rotatably installed at equal intervals on the outer surface of the crankshaft (94). A connecting part (96) is installed at the bottom of the rotating part (95). A piston (97) is rotatably installed at the bottom of the connecting part (96). Limiting parts (99) are rotatably installed at equal intervals on the outer surface of the connecting rod (98). The limiting part (99) is slidably connected to the piston (97). A rubber push block is provided at the bottom of the piston (97).

2. The auxiliary structure for cleaning scale in a solar water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting structure (1) includes a tray (10), on both sides of the tray (10) are rotating rings (11), and a clamping member (12) is slidably installed between the two rotating rings (11). A fixing member (13) is provided on both sides of the clamping member (12).

3. The auxiliary structure for cleaning scale in a solar water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that: An arc-shaped groove is provided on one side of the rotating ring (11), and the clamping member (12) is slidably connected to the rotating ring (11) through the fixing member (13) and the arc-shaped groove.

4. The auxiliary structure for cleaning scale in a solar water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that: Multiple fixing slots are equidistantly arranged at one end of the top of the tray (10) and the bottom of the clamp (12).

5. The auxiliary structure for cleaning scale in a solar water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material box (91) is connected to the water tank (90), and multiple vacuum tubes (93) are installed at one end of the water tank (90) through the tail support (4) at equal intervals.

6. The auxiliary structure for cleaning scale in a solar water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting structure (6) includes a storage component (60), a rack (61) is slidably installed inside the storage component (60), a first gear (62) is installed at the middle position of the top of the storage component (60), a protective component (63) is installed on the top of the outer surface of the storage component (60), a second gear (64) is rotatably installed inside the protective component (63), a belt (65) is provided between the first gear (62) and the second gear (64) to connect them, the first gear (62) meshes with the rack (61), a rotating handle (66) is rotatably installed on one side of the protective component (63), and the rotating handle (66) is connected to the second gear (64).

7. The auxiliary structure for cleaning scale in a solar water heater according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the rack (61) is rotatably equipped with a slider, and the rotating ring (11) is slidably connected to the slider through a rotating groove.

8. The auxiliary structure for cleaning scale in a solar water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pivot (7) is installed at one end of the bottom of the tail support (4). A base plate (8) is installed at the bottom of the lifting structure (6) and the bottom of the tail support (4) through the pivot (7). Springs (80) are installed at both ends of the bottom of the base plate (8). Mounting plates (81) are installed at both ends of the bottom of the base plate (8) through the springs (80).

9. The auxiliary structure for cleaning scale in a solar water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the limiting plate (3) is provided with multiple grooves, and the side of the water tank (90) is provided with a drain outlet.