Gas water heating device

Abstract

The invention discloses a fuel gas water heating device which comprises a shell. The combustor, the heat exchanger and the fan are sequentially arranged in the shell; the combustor and the heat exchanger are spaced by a first preset distance to form a combustion area, the first enclosure frame is arranged outside the combustion area in an enclosure mode, the first enclosure frame is a shell with the two ends open, and an air inlet part is arranged on the side wall of the first enclosure frame; the heat insulation plate is arranged in the first enclosure frame, the distance between the heat insulation plate and the inner wall of the first enclosure frame is a second preset distance, and the heat insulation plate is provided with an open hole used for leading out air entering the space between the heat insulation plate and the first enclosure frame from the air inlet part. Air outside the first enclosure frame can flow into the space between the first enclosure frame and the heat insulation plate through the air inlet part, and then the air entering the space between the heat insulation plate and the first enclosure frame is led out through the open holes. The invention provides a fuel gas water heating device with an optimized cooling structure. The fuel gas water heating device can achieve a remarkable cooling effect.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application with application number "201710160063.7", application date "March 17, 2017", and invention name "Gas water heater". Technical Field

[0002] The invention relates to the field of gas appliances, and in particular to a gas water heater. Background Art

[0003] A gas water heater is a gas appliance that usually uses gas as fuel and transfers energy to cold water flowing through a heat exchanger through combustion heating to achieve the purpose of preparing hot water. Its specific forms include wall-mounted boilers, gas water heaters, etc.

[0004] A general gas water heater mainly includes: a housing, a burner that burns fuel gas to generate high-temperature heat energy, a heat exchanger for circulating the water to be heated, and a fan and other components. Among them, since the burner generates high-temperature heat energy when burning, a high-temperature zone is formed in the space above the burner. In order to prevent the high-temperature heat energy from being transferred to the electronic components and housing around the high-temperature zone, a combustion chamber is usually set in the high-temperature zone around the burner, and a corresponding cooling structure is set around the combustion chamber.

[0005] Among them, a typical cooling structure is to set up insulation materials on the inner side of the combustion chamber. However, through experiments and use, it is found that the effect of the insulation material is not only related to the material itself, but its thickness is also an important factor affecting the insulation performance. If the thickness of the insulation material does not reach the predetermined thickness, the ideal insulation effect cannot be achieved; if the insulation material that reaches the predetermined thickness is used for insulation, not only will the assembly be more complicated, but the whole machine will also be more bulky.

[0006] Another typical cooling structure is to set a water circulation pipeline around the combustion chamber. Although the above structure of setting a water circulation pipeline can reduce the temperature of the combustion chamber to a certain extent, it is complex in structure and has high cost.

[0007] In summary, it is necessary to make further improvements to the existing gas water heaters, especially to optimize their cooling structures. Summary of the invention

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a gas water heater with an optimized cooling structure.

[0009] The above-mentioned purpose of the present invention can be achieved by adopting the following technical solutions:

[0010] A gas water heater, comprising:

[0011] shell;

[0012] A burner, a heat exchanger, and a fan are sequentially arranged in the housing; wherein a combustion zone is formed between the burner and the heat exchanger at a first preset distance.

[0013] A first enclosure frame arranged outside the combustion zone, the first enclosure frame being a rectangular shell with openings at both ends, and an air inlet portion being arranged on a side wall of the first enclosure frame;

[0014] a heat insulation board disposed in the first enclosure and at a second preset distance from an inner wall of the first enclosure, wherein the heat insulation board is provided with an opening for guiding the air entering from the air inlet portion between the heat insulation board and the first enclosure,

[0015] When the fan is running, the air outside the first enclosure can flow into the space between the first enclosure and the heat insulation board through the air inlet portion, and then the gas entering the space between the heat insulation board and the first enclosure is discharged through the opening.

[0016] Furthermore, the air entering between the heat insulation board and the first surrounding frame from the air inlet portion can flow toward the combustion zone and / or the heat exchanger through the opening.

[0017] Furthermore, the openings are multiple openings or long strip-shaped openings opened at predetermined heights on the heat insulation board.

[0018] Furthermore, the position of the opening is within the height range of the combustion zone, facing the first enclosure, and the air entering between the heat insulation board and the first enclosure from the air inlet portion can enter the combustion zone through the opening.

[0019] Furthermore, the heat exchanger is located at the upper part of the first enclosure, and the opening is directly opposite to the heat exchanger. The air entering between the heat insulation board and the first enclosure from the air inlet can enter the combustion zone through the opening and also flow toward the heat exchanger.

[0020] Furthermore, there is a height difference between the position of the opening and the position of the air inlet.

[0021] Furthermore, the heat insulation board has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is relatively at the upper part, the second end is relatively at the lower part, the opening is close to the first end, and the air inlet is close to the second end.

[0022] Furthermore, the openings include at least a first opening and a second opening, wherein the first opening is close to the first end of the thermal insulation board, and the second opening is located on the side wall of the thermal insulation board.

[0023] Furthermore, the first end of the heat insulation board is formed with an end portion on which the first opening can be provided, and the end portion is formed as a flange outwardly of the heat insulation board.

[0024] Furthermore, the openings include at least a first opening and a second opening, and the outer shell is provided with a first opening for air intake and a second opening for smoke exhaust. When the fan is running, a main airflow channel is formed from the first opening to the second opening, and the gas flowing out of the second opening enters the combustion zone and intersects with the main airflow channel.

[0025] Furthermore, the main air flow channel is a gas passage formed from the first opening to the burner, the heat exchanger, the fan and the second opening.

[0026] Furthermore, a fixing portion is provided on the heat insulation board, and a connecting portion matching with the fixing portion is provided on the first surrounding frame.

[0027] Furthermore, the burner is at least partially disposed within the first enclosure frame.

[0028] Furthermore, the gas water heater also includes a second enclosure connected to the first enclosure, and the burner is arranged in the second enclosure.

[0029] Furthermore, the heat exchanger includes a third surrounding frame, and the first surrounding frame and the third surrounding frame are a split connection structure.

[0030] Furthermore, the heat exchanger includes a third surrounding frame, and the first surrounding frame and the third surrounding frame are an integral structure.

[0031] Furthermore, the insulation board has a first end and a second end relative to each other, the first end is relatively at the upper part, and the second end is relatively at the lower part, and a stopper is arranged between the inner wall of the first enclosure frame and the insulation board to seal the gap between the second end of the insulation board and the first enclosure frame.

[0032] Furthermore, the first end is close to the heat exchanger, and the second end is close to the combustion surface of the burner.

[0033] Furthermore, a stopper is provided at the second end of the heat insulation board, and the stopper is provided between the inner wall of the first enclosure frame and the heat insulation board.

[0034] Furthermore, the stopper is formed by bending the second end of the heat insulation board toward the first surrounding frame.

[0035] Furthermore, the stopper is engaged with the inner side of the first surrounding frame by means of interference fit.

[0036] Furthermore, the air inlet portion is directly opposite to the heat insulation board, and the air entering from the air inlet portion can directly contact the heat insulation board.

[0037] Furthermore, the insulation board is provided with a first opening and a second opening for conducting the gas entering between the insulation board and the first enclosure through the air inlet portion. After the air enters the gap between the insulation board and the first enclosure through the air inlet portion, it flows upward, and when it reaches the position where the first opening and the second opening are provided on the insulation board, part of the air flows out of the gap through the first opening, and part of the air flows out of the gap through the second opening.

[0038] Furthermore, the height of the first opening is higher than that of the second opening.

[0039] It can be seen from the technical solution provided by the above implementation mode of the present application that, by providing a heat insulation board on the inner side of the first enclosure outside the combustion zone, and providing an air inlet on the side wall of the first enclosure, a cooling structure for cooling the first enclosure is formed by the first enclosure provided with the air inlet and the heat insulation board. When the fan is running, the air outside the first enclosure can flow into between the first enclosure and the heat insulation board through the air inlet to form an air cooling channel, thereby cooling the first enclosure to prevent its temperature from being too high. Due to the improvement of the gas water heater described in the present application on the basis of the exhaust-type structure, the interior of the gas water heater is in a negative pressure state. When the air inlet and the heat insulation board are provided on the first enclosure to form a cooling structure, there are at least the following advantages:

[0040] 1. When the gas water heater is working, the internal pressure of the gas water heater is lower than the external pressure, and the air outside the first enclosure can easily enter between the first enclosure and the insulation board, which can significantly enhance the cooling effect.

[0041] 2. The side wall is equipped with an air intake, which reduces the resistance to air entry, increases the amount of air entering, and has a significant cooling effect.

[0042] 3. A hole is opened outside the combustion chamber. When the gas water heater is working, the cold air outside the first enclosure can directly enter between the first enclosure and the insulation board, resulting in a significant cooling effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a shell of a gas water heater provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 2 This is an AA structural cross-sectional view of a gas water heater provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 3 is a top view below a heat exchanger of a gas water heater provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 4It is a CC cross-sectional view corresponding to the top view below of a gas water heater heat exchanger provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the side surface of the first enclosure frame of a gas water heater provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 6 is a DD cross-sectional view of the side surface of the first enclosure frame of a gas water heater provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the shell of the gas water heater provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 8 This is another schematic diagram of the structure inside the shell of the gas water heater provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0051] Description of reference numerals:

[0052] Burner 2; heat exchanger 3; water inlet pipe 31; water outlet pipe 32; fan 4; first enclosure 5; second enclosure 5A; third enclosure 5B; air inlet portion 50; heat insulation board 6; first opening 61; second opening 62; stopper 63. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] The technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention. After reading the present invention, various equivalent forms of modifications to the present invention by those skilled in the art all fall within the scope defined by the claims attached to this application.

[0054] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation method.

[0055] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0056] The present invention provides a gas water heater with an optimized cooling structure, which can achieve a significant cooling effect and optimize the overall structure of the gas water heater.

[0057] In the prior art, the air supply modes of gas water heaters include blast type and exhaust type. For blast type gas water heaters, the fan is generally installed at the bottom of the burner, and the fan, burner, and heat exchanger are arranged in order from bottom to top. Positive pressure is formed in the combustion chamber of the gas water heater, and there should be no openings on the combustion chamber, otherwise the flame will burst out through the opening and directly increase the temperature of the components around the combustion chamber and the outer shell.

[0058] In the embodiment of the present application, the gas water heater adopts an exhaust air supply method, for example, an upper exhaust air supply method. When the gas water heater adopts an exhaust air supply method, a negative pressure is formed inside the gas water heater including the combustion chamber, that is, the internal pressure of the gas water heater is less than the external pressure, so that the flame will not overflow, and it is reliable and safe to use.

[0059] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 A gas water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application may include: a shell (not shown in the figure); a burner 2, a heat exchanger 3, and a fan 4 arranged in sequence in the shell; wherein a combustion zone is formed between the burner 2 and the heat exchanger 3 at a first preset distance, a first enclosure 5 is arranged outside the combustion zone, and an air intake portion 50 is arranged on the side wall of the first enclosure 5; a heat insulation board 6 is arranged in the first enclosure 5 and at a second preset distance from the inner wall of the first enclosure 5; when the fan 4 is running, the air outside the first enclosure 5 can flow into between the first enclosure 5 and the heat insulation board 6 through the air intake portion 50.

[0060] In this embodiment, the air supply mode adopted by the gas water heater can be an upper exhaust mode, and the burner 2, the heat exchanger 3, and the fan 4 are arranged in sequence from bottom to top. When the fan 4 is turned on, a negative pressure can be formed in the shell, thereby sucking the outside air into the shell. In addition, it can also be used to discharge the high-temperature smoke generated by the combustion of gas out of the shell.

[0061] The outer shell is located at the outermost layer of the gas water heater, and is used to cover the various components of the gas water heater. The specific shape of the outer shell can be a hollow box-like shape. Of course, the specific shape and structure of the outer shell can also be in other forms. For example, the shape, size, structure, etc. of the outer shell can vary according to different actual usage scenarios, and the present application does not make specific limitations here. Among them, the outer shell can be provided with a first opening for air intake and a second opening for smoke exhaust. When the gas water heater is started, under the action of the fan 4, a negative pressure is formed in the outer shell, and the outside air enters the outer shell through the first opening and mixes with the gas to provide the oxygen required for combustion. The high-temperature flue gas generated after the subsequent combustion of the gas is discharged to the outside through the second opening under the suction action of the fan 4.

[0062] The fan 4 is used to provide a driving force for the airflow. Specifically, the structure of the fan 4 itself and its location and manner of setting may vary according to different actual usage scenarios, and the present application does not make specific limitations here. When the gas water heater adopts an upper exhaust method, the burner 2, the heat exchanger 3, and the fan 4 are sequentially arranged in the outer shell from bottom to top. At this time, the main airflow channel is formed from the first opening to the second opening of the gas water heater. Specifically, the main airflow channel can be a gas passage formed from the first opening of its outer shell to the burner 2, the heat exchanger 3, the fan 4, and the second opening.

[0063] The burner 2 is used to mix and burn gas and air. After ignition, the high-temperature flue gas generated by the mixed combustion of gas and air can be used to heat the water flow in the heat exchanger 3. Specifically, the structure and form of the burner 2 can vary according to different actual usage scenarios, and this application does not make specific limitations here.

[0064] Water to be heated flows through the heat exchanger 3, one end of which is connected to the water inlet pipe 31, and the other end of which is connected to the water outlet pipe 32. Specifically, the shape and structure of the heat exchanger 3 are not specifically limited in this application.

[0065] A combustion zone is formed at a first preset distance between the burner 2 and the heat exchanger 3, and the combustion zone is used for combustion of gas and air in this area to generate high-temperature flue gas. When the burner 2 is burning, the plane where the fire outlet holes on the fire bar are located is the combustion surface.

[0066] Correspondingly, the first preset distance between the burner 2 and the heat exchanger 3 can be set accordingly according to the position of the combustion zone, ensuring that when the burner 2 is burning, the high-temperature combustion zone formed can at least cover the heat exchanger 3, thereby heating the water flowing through the heat exchanger 3.

[0067] A first enclosure 5 may be provided outside the combustion zone, and the first enclosure 5 may cover the outside of the combustion zone, or extend upward or downward, and the present application does not make any specific limitation here. The shape of the first enclosure 5 may be a rectangular shell with openings at both ends, and the shape and structure of the first enclosure 5 are not limited to the above examples, and the applicability may be changed according to the needs of the actual application scenario.

[0068] A heat insulation board 6 is provided inside the first enclosure 5. The heat insulation board 6 is used to isolate the high-temperature heat energy of the combustion zone from the first enclosure 5 on the one hand, and to cooperate with the first enclosure 5 to form a cooling structure on the other hand. Specifically, the heat insulation board 6 can be a thin plate made of a high-temperature resistant material, and there is a second predetermined distance between the heat insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5. The second predetermined distance is used to ensure that a gap is formed between the heat insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5. Specifically, the size of the second predetermined distance is not specifically limited in this application.

[0069] An air inlet 50 may be provided on the side wall of the first enclosure 5, and the air inlet 50 is used to introduce air entering the housing from the outside into the gap between the first enclosure 5 and the insulation board 6, so as to blow out the heat transmitted into the gap through the insulation board 6, and make this part of the heat flow to the heat exchanger 3. In this way, the temperature of the first enclosure 5 is reduced, and the heat exchange efficiency of the gas water heater is also improved.

[0070] When the fan 4 is running, the air outside the first enclosure 5 can flow into between the first enclosure 5 and the heat insulation board 6 through the air inlet 50 to form an air cooling channel, thereby cooling the first enclosure 5 to prevent its temperature from being too high.

[0071] The gas water heater provided in the embodiment of the present application is provided with a heat insulation board 6 on the inner side of the first enclosure 5 outside the combustion zone, and an air inlet 50 is provided on the side wall of the first enclosure 5. The first enclosure 5 provided with the air inlet 50 and the heat insulation board 6 form a cooling structure for cooling the first enclosure 5. When the fan 4 is running, the air outside the first enclosure 5 can flow into the space between the first enclosure 5 and the heat insulation board 6 through the air inlet 50 to form an air cooling channel, thereby cooling the first enclosure 5 to prevent its temperature from being too high. Due to the improvement of the gas water heater described in the present application on the basis of the exhaust structure, the interior of the gas water heater is in a negative pressure state. When the air inlet 50 and the heat insulation board 6 are provided on the first enclosure 5 to form a cooling structure, there are at least the following advantages:

[0072] 1. When the gas water heater is working, the internal pressure of the gas water heater is lower than the external pressure, and the air outside the first enclosure 5 can easily enter between the first enclosure 5 and the insulation board 6, which has a better cooling effect than simply using the insulation board for insulation, or the insulation board combined with the air flowing into the lower part of the first enclosure to assist in cooling.

[0073] 2. After the air inlet 50 is provided on the side wall of the first enclosure 5, when the gas water heater is working, air can enter between the first enclosure 5 and the insulation board 6 with almost no resistance, that is, it can be ensured that a stable predetermined amount of air continuously enters between the first enclosure 5 and the insulation board 6 for cooling, thereby achieving a significant cooling effect.

[0074] For a gas water heater without an air inlet, air may flow from the lower portion of the first enclosure to between the first enclosure and the heat insulation board during operation. However, due to the complex internal structure of the combustion chamber of the gas water heater, the air flowing in from the lower portion of the first enclosure is obstructed by the internal structure during the flow process, and it is not possible to ensure that a predetermined amount of stable gas flows into between the first enclosure and the heat insulation board.

[0075] 3. After the air inlet 50 is provided on the side wall of the first enclosure 5, when the gas water heater is working, the cold air outside the first enclosure 5 can directly enter between the first enclosure 5 and the insulation board 6, and the cooling effect is significant.

[0076] For a gas water heater without an air intake, even if a certain amount of air enters between the first enclosure 5 and the insulation board, since it has been preheated before entering between the first enclosure 5 and the insulation board, its cooling effect is far less than the cooling effect of the lower temperature air that directly enters between the first enclosure 5 and the insulation board 6 from outside the first enclosure 5.

[0077] In addition, compared with the gas water heater without the above-mentioned cooling structure, the gas water heater described in the present application has greatly reduced requirements for the insulation board 6, so that the thickness of the insulation board 6 can be reduced, which is conducive to optimizing the overall structure of the gas water heater.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 7 In one embodiment, the burner 2 is at least partially disposed in the first enclosure 5, or; the gas water heater further includes a second enclosure 5A connected to the first enclosure 5, and the burner 2 is disposed in the second enclosure 5A.

[0079] See also Figure 2In this embodiment, the first enclosure 5 forms a combustion chamber. The burner 2 may be partially or completely disposed in the first enclosure 5. Specifically, the burner 2 may include a burner body provided with a plurality of fire bars and a frame for fixing the burner body. The first enclosure 5 may extend downward to the position where the fire bars are located, or may be integrally formed with the burner body frame.

[0080] In addition, if Figure 7 As shown, a separate second enclosure frame 5A may be provided on the periphery of the burner 2, and the second enclosure frame 5A is provided at the lower part of the first enclosure frame 5. The first enclosure frame 5 and the second enclosure frame 5A connected to each other may form a combustion chamber. The first enclosure frame 5 and the second enclosure frame 5A may be connected by a fixed connection. Specifically, the fixed connection method may include bolt fixed connection, clamping, etc., and the specific application is not specifically limited here.

[0081] Please refer to Figure 8 In another embodiment, the heat exchanger 3 includes a third enclosure frame 5B, and the first enclosure frame 5 and the third enclosure frame 5B are a split connection structure or an integrated structure.

[0082] In this embodiment, the first enclosure 5 forms a combustion chamber. A third enclosure 5B is provided outside the heat exchanger 3, which can be integrally formed with the first enclosure 5 or separately connected with the first enclosure 5. When the third enclosure 5B is integrally formed with the first enclosure 5, it is equivalent to using the upper part of the first enclosure 5 to replace the shell of the heat exchange main body.

[0083] In addition, if Figure 8 As shown, a separate third frame 5B may be provided on the periphery of the heat exchanger 3, and the third enclosure frame 5B is provided on the upper part of the first enclosure frame 5. The first enclosure frame 5 and the third enclosure frame 5B connected to each other may form a combustion chamber. The third enclosure frame 5B and the first enclosure frame 5 may be connected by a fixed connection. Specifically, the fixed connection may include bolted connection, clamping, etc., which is not specifically limited in this application.

[0084] Since the gas water heater described in the present application is provided with the air inlet 50 and the heat insulation board 6 on the first enclosure 5 to form a cooling structure, the overall temperature of the combustion chamber can be controlled within a reasonable range without providing a water circulation pipeline on the third enclosure 5B or the first enclosure 5. Compared with the existing method of cooling by providing a water circulation pipeline, it can reduce unnecessary pipeline structures, reduce the cost of the gas water heater, and also reduce the height of the gas water heater, which is conducive to the overall structure of the gas water heater being miniaturized.

[0085] In one embodiment, the heat insulation board 6 is provided with openings, and the air entering between the heat insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5 from the air inlet 50 can flow toward the combustion zone and / or the heat exchanger 3 through the openings.

[0086] In this embodiment, the heat insulation board 6 may be provided with an opening for guiding the air entering from the air inlet 50 between the heat insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5. Specifically, the opening may be a plurality of openings opened at a predetermined height position on the heat insulation board 6, or may be an integral long strip opening, etc., and the present application does not make any specific limitation thereto. The air flowing out of the opening may flow to at least one of the combustion zone and the heat exchanger 3.

[0087] For example, when the position of the opening is within the height range of the combustion zone and is facing the first enclosure 5, the air entering between the insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5 from the air intake portion 50 can enter the combustion zone through the opening, thereby having a combustion-supporting effect; at the same time, the air entering between the insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5 from the air intake portion 50 can flow to the heat exchanger 3 through the opening. Since the air absorbs the heat that passes through the insulation board 6, this part is absorbed by the heat exchanger, which can improve the efficiency of the gas water heater.

[0088] When the heat exchanger 3 is located at the upper part of the first enclosure 5, the opening position is set at the upper part of the first enclosure 5, and when it is directly opposite to the heat exchanger 3, the air entering between the heat insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5 from the air intake part 50 can enter the combustion zone through the opening and also flow to the heat exchanger 3. The air entering through the opening can be used to support combustion on the one hand, and can be used to transfer heat to the heat exchanger 3 on the other hand.

[0089] In order to ensure that the air entering between the heat insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5 through the air intake portion 50 can achieve an ideal cooling effect on the first enclosure 5, and at the same time the air flowing from the opening to the combustion zone and / or the heat exchanger 3 has a higher temperature, the position of the opening has a height difference with the position of the air intake portion 50.

[0090] In a specific embodiment, the heat insulation plate 6 has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is close to the heat exchanger 3 , and the second end is close to the combustion surface of the burner 2 .

[0091] In this embodiment, the heat insulation board 6 has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. For the gas water heater adopting the structure of upper exhaust, the first end is relatively at the upper part, which is the top end of the heat insulation board 6 and is located near the heat exchanger 3; the second end is relatively at the lower part, which is the bottom end of the heat insulation board 6 and is located near the combustion surface of the combustion gas. Among them, when the burner 2 is burning, the plane where the fire outlet holes on the fire bar are located is the combustion surface.

[0092] Specifically, the opening may be close to the first end, and the air inlet 50 may be close to the second end. When the opening is arranged close to the first end, and the air inlet 50 is arranged close to the second end, the distance between the opening and the air inlet 50 can be lengthened, ensuring that the air entering between the heat insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5 from the air inlet 50 has a longer travel distance, thereby achieving an ideal cooling effect on the first enclosure 5, and at the same time, the air flowing from the opening to the combustion zone and / or the heat exchanger 3 has a higher temperature.

[0093] Furthermore, the air inlet portion 50 on the first enclosure 5 may be located above the combustion surface of the burner 2 .

[0094] In this embodiment, since the area above the combustion surface is a high temperature area, the air intake 50 can be arranged above the combustion surface. Specifically, the air intake 50 can be flush with the combustion surface, or can be higher than the combustion surface by a certain height. Specifically, the present application does not make any specific limitation here. It is only necessary to ensure that when the air intake 50 enters between the heat insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5, it can be below the starting position of the high temperature area, so as to ensure that the cold air entering from the air intake 50 can fully exchange heat with the heat insulation board 6.

[0095] In one embodiment, a fixing portion is provided on the heat insulation board 6 , and a connecting portion matching with the fixing portion is provided on the first surrounding frame 5 .

[0096] In this embodiment, a fixing portion for installation and positioning may be provided on the insulation board 6, and correspondingly, a connecting portion matching the fixing portion may be provided on the first surrounding frame 5, and the connecting portion cooperates with the fixing portion to achieve the installation and positioning of the insulation board 6.

[0097] Specifically, the fixing portion may be a positioning hole formed on the heat insulation board 6, and the connecting portion may be a protrusion matching the positioning hole. When the protrusion is stuck in the vacant hole, the installation and positioning of the heat insulation board 6 can be achieved. In addition, the connecting portion may be in the form of a positioning hole, and the fixing portion may be in the form of a protrusion; or, both the connecting portion and the fixing portion may be in the form of a positioning hole, and the two are fixed by penetrating positioning bolts. Of course, the specific structure and setting method of the fixing portion and the connecting portion may be in other forms. The technicians in the relevant field may also make other changes under the inspiration of the technical essence of the present application, but as long as the functions and effects achieved are the same or similar to those of the present application, they should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

[0098] In one embodiment, a stopper 63 is provided at the second end of the insulation board 6, and the stopper 63 is provided between the inner wall of the first enclosure 5 and the insulation board 6, and is used to block the gap between the second end of the insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5, thereby preventing the air entering between the insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5 from flowing out from the bottom of the second end of the insulation board 6 (that is, ensuring that the air entering from the air intake portion 50 can be used for cooling, achieving a better cooling effect), and can prevent the flame from entering through the gap between the second end of the insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5 and entering between the insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5, thereby heating the first enclosure 5, and even rushing out through the air intake portion 50 on the first enclosure 5.

[0099] In a specific implementation, the stopper 63 may be formed by bending the second end of the heat insulation board 6 toward the first surrounding frame 5 .

[0100] In this embodiment, the material of the heat insulation board 6 can be a high temperature resistant material. Specifically, the heat insulation board 6 can be made of stainless steel or other materials. Of course, the heat insulation member can also be made of other high temperature resistant materials, which is not specifically limited in this application.

[0101] When the stopper 63 is formed by bending the second end of the insulation board 6 toward the first surrounding frame 5, the stopper 63 can be engaged with the inner side of the first surrounding frame 5 by interference fit. On the one hand, since the bending process is relatively mature, the manufacturing cost can be reduced and the installation is convenient. On the other hand, when the insulation board 6 itself is bent and formed, it is equivalent to that the insulation board 6 and the stopper 63 are integrally formed, so that there is no gap between the stopper 63 and the insulation board 6, which is conducive to ensuring the sealing effect of the stopper 63.

[0102] See also Figure 6In one embodiment, the openings may include at least a first opening 61 and a second opening 62 , wherein the first opening 61 is located at a first end of the thermal insulation board 6 , and the second opening 62 is located on a side wall of the thermal insulation board 6 .

[0103] In this embodiment, the first opening 61 and the second opening 62 provided on the heat insulation board 6 are used to guide out the gas that enters between the heat insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5 through the air inlet 50 .

[0104] The heat insulation board 6 has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, wherein the position of the first end is higher than the second end. The first end is formed with an end portion capable of setting the first opening 61. Specifically, the end portion formed by the first end can form a flange outwardly of the heat insulation board 6, and accordingly, the first opening 61 is set on the flange. Specifically, it can be at least one opening set on the flange, wherein the shape and number of the first opening 61 are not specifically limited in this application. In addition, the position of the first opening 61 can also be set on the side wall of the heat insulation board 6 close to the first end, and its height is higher than the position of the second opening 62, which is not specifically limited in this application.

[0105] The height of the second opening 62 is lower than the position of the first opening 61, and it can be set on the side wall of the insulation board 6. Specifically, the second opening 62 can be at least one opening formed at the same horizontal height, wherein the shape and number of the second opening 62 are not specifically limited in this application.

[0106] In a specific embodiment, the air inlet portion 50 is directly opposite to the insulation board 6, and the air entering from the air inlet portion 50 can directly contact the insulation board 6 and flow upward along the gap between the insulation board 6 and the first surrounding frame 5. Part of the air flows out of the gap through the first opening 61, and the other part of the air flows out of the gap through the second opening 62.

[0107] In this embodiment, the air inlet 50 on the first enclosure 5 can be directly opposite to the heat insulation board 6, so that the gas entering the gap between the first enclosure 5 and the heat insulation board 6 from the air inlet 50 of the first enclosure 5 can directly contact the heat insulation board 6 at the first time, and flow upward along the heat insulation board 6, and efficiently and fully exchange heat with the heat insulation board 6, so as to efficiently cool the heat insulation board 6. After entering the gap between the heat insulation board 6 and the first enclosure 5 through the air inlet 50, it flows upward and reaches the position of the heat insulation opening. Part of the air can flow out of the gap through the first opening 61, and the other part of the air can flow out of the gap through the second opening 62. Among them, since the second gap is set on the side wall of the heat insulation board 6, the gas flowing out of the second opening 62 can also intersect with the main air flow channel after entering the combustion zone, and mix the preheated air into the fuel gas, so as to achieve efficient combustion support.

[0108] The above-mentioned various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.

[0109] The above are only several embodiments of the present invention. Although the embodiments disclosed by the present invention are as above, the above contents are only embodiments adopted for facilitating the understanding of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Any technician in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can make any modification and change in the form and details of the embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope disclosed by the present invention, but the patent protection scope of the present invention shall still be subject to the scope defined by the attached claims.

Claims

1. A gas water heater, characterized in that: include: shell; A burner, a heat exchanger, and a fan are sequentially arranged in the housing; wherein a combustion zone is formed between the burner and the heat exchanger at a first preset distance. A first enclosure frame arranged outside the combustion zone, the first enclosure frame being a shell with openings at both ends, and an air inlet portion being arranged on a side wall of the first enclosure frame; a heat insulation board disposed in the first enclosure and at a second preset distance from an inner wall of the first enclosure, wherein the heat insulation board is provided with an opening for guiding the air entering from the air inlet portion between the heat insulation board and the first enclosure, When the fan is running, the air outside the first enclosure can flow into the space between the first enclosure and the heat insulation board through the air inlet portion, and then the gas entering the space between the heat insulation board and the first enclosure is discharged through the opening.

2. The gas water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air entering between the heat insulation board and the first surrounding frame from the air inlet portion can flow toward the combustion zone and / or the heat exchanger through the openings.

3. The gas water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that: The openings are multiple openings or long strip-shaped openings opened at predetermined height positions on the heat insulation board.

4. The gas water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that: The position of the opening is within the height range of the combustion zone and faces the first enclosure. The air entering between the heat insulation board and the first enclosure from the air inlet portion can enter the combustion zone through the opening.

5. The gas water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heat exchanger is located at the upper part of the first enclosure, and the opening is opposite to the heat exchanger. The air entering between the heat insulation board and the first enclosure from the air inlet can enter the combustion zone through the opening and also flow to the heat exchanger.

6. The gas water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that: A position of the opening and a position of the air inlet have a height difference.

7. The gas water heater according to claim 6, characterized in that: The heat insulation board has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, wherein the first end is opposite to the upper portion and the second end is opposite to the lower portion, the opening is close to the first end, and the air inlet is close to the second end.

8. The gas water heater according to claim 7, characterized in that: The openings include at least a first opening and a second opening, wherein the first opening is close to the first end of the heat insulation board, and the second opening is located on the side wall of the heat insulation board.

9. The gas water heater according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first end of the heat insulation board is formed with an end portion capable of setting the first opening, and the end portion is formed as a flange outwardly of the heat insulation board.

10. The gas water heater according to claim 6, characterized in that: The openings include at least a first opening and a second opening. The outer shell is provided with a first opening for air intake and a second opening for smoke exhaust. When the fan is running, a main air flow channel is formed from the first opening to the second opening. After the gas flowing out of the second opening enters the combustion zone, it intersects with the main air flow channel.

11. The gas water heater according to claim 10, characterized in that: The main air flow channel is a gas passage formed from the first opening to the burner, the heat exchanger, the fan and the second opening.

12. The gas water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat insulation board is provided with a fixing portion, and the first surrounding frame is provided with a connecting portion matched with the fixing portion.

13. The gas water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The burner is at least partially disposed within the first enclosure.

14. The gas water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gas water heater further comprises a second enclosure connected to the first enclosure, and the burner is arranged in the second enclosure.

15. The gas water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat exchanger includes a third surrounding frame, and the first surrounding frame and the third surrounding frame are a split connection structure.

16. The gas water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat exchanger comprises a third surrounding frame, and the first surrounding frame and the third surrounding frame are an integral structure.

17. The gas water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulation board has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is at the upper part and the second end is at the lower part, and a stopper is arranged between the inner wall of the first enclosure and the insulation board to seal the gap between the second end of the insulation board and the first enclosure.

18. The gas water heater according to claim 17, characterized in that: The first end is close to the heat exchanger, and the second end is close to the combustion surface of the burner.

19. The gas water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stopper is provided at the second end of the heat insulation board, and the stopper is arranged between the inner wall of the first enclosure frame and the heat insulation board.

20. The gas water heater according to claim 19, characterized in that: The stopper is formed by bending the second end of the heat insulation board toward the first surrounding frame.

21. The gas water heater according to claim 20, characterized in that: The stopper is engaged with the inner side of the first surrounding frame by means of interference fit.

22. The gas water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet portion is directly opposite to the heat insulation board, and the air entering from the air inlet portion can directly contact the heat insulation board.

23. The gas water heater according to claim 22, characterized in that: The heat insulation board is provided with a first opening and a second opening for conducting out the gas entering the gap between the heat insulation board and the first enclosure through the air inlet portion. After the air enters the gap between the heat insulation board and the first enclosure through the air inlet portion, it flows upward. When it reaches the position where the first opening and the second opening are provided on the heat insulation board, part of the air flows out of the gap through the first opening, and part of the air flows out of the gap through the second opening.

24. The gas water heater according to claim 23, characterized in that: The first opening has a height higher than that of the second opening.

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