Hot tank and water supply device

Abstract

The invention discloses a hot tank and a water supply device, and the hot tank comprises a hot tank body; the hot tank body is used for storing a heat exchange medium; the water level sensor is mounted on the hot tank body and used for monitoring the water level of the heat exchange medium in the hot tank body; an attitude sensor; the posture sensor is used for monitoring the posture of the hot tank body; in practical application, the hot tank body may incline or shake due to various reasons (such as uneven ground, vibration in the carrying process and the like), the attitude change may affect the reading of the water level sensor, resulting in deviation of water level data, and the water level can be accurately measured through real-time monitoring of the attitude sensor. The current posture of the hot tank body can be obtained through the posture sensor, so that the water level data are effectively corrected, the water level detection accuracy is improved, and the problem that traditional hot tank water level detection is inaccurate is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of water supply, and in particular to a hot tank and a water supply device. Background Art

[0002] In the existing drinking water supply system, the hot tank is the main component for storing and heating drinking water. The accuracy of its water level detection is directly related to the stability of the system and the water supply efficiency. Traditional hot tank water level detection methods mostly rely on a single water level sensor, which is usually designed to be installed at a fixed position on the hot tank. The water level height is determined by measuring the relative position of the sensor and the water surface. However, when the water level sensor is not installed in the center, due to the complexity of the internal structure of the hot tank and the possible inclination or fluctuation of the water surface due to temperature differences, the water level data measured by the sensor often has deviations, resulting in the system being unable to accurately determine the actual amount of water in the hot tank; not only does it affect the water supply efficiency of the system, it may also cause the hot tank to continue to heat in a water-deficient state, thus causing safety hazards.

[0003] At the same time, although the existing technology has introduced a hot tank design, by storing heated drinking water in a hot tank, the water temperature is maintained through the hot tank to reduce heat loss, thereby extending the insulation time of hot water and ensuring that users can quickly obtain hot water when needed. The application of hot tanks has alleviated the problem of rapid drop in water temperature to a certain extent and improved the instant supply capacity of hot water; however, the hot tank design is not perfect. Water stored in a hot tank for a long time, even if it is kept within a temperature range suitable for drinking, may become so-called "stale water" due to long-term standing. Stale water stored in a hot tank may have risks such as deterioration in water quality and bacterial growth after being placed for a certain period of time, and long-term drinking may have adverse effects on physical health.

[0004] Therefore, in view of this, the inventor proposes a hot tank and a water supply device to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of this, the present application provides a hot tank and a water supply device, which are used to solve the problem that the water level detection of the traditional hot tank is inaccurate; the second purpose is to solve the problem that the hot water stored in the hot tank for a long time tends to become stale water, affecting the water quality and drinking safety. In order to achieve one or part or all of the above purposes or other purposes, the present application provides a hot tank, including a hot tank body; the hot tank body is used to store heat exchange medium;

[0006] A monitoring component, the monitoring component is mounted on the hot tank body;

[0007] A control system is also included, and the monitoring component is control-connected to the control system.

[0008] Further, the monitoring component includes a water level sensor and a posture sensor; the water level sensor is installed on the hot tank body and is used to monitor the water level of the heat exchange medium in the hot tank body; the posture sensor is used to monitor the posture of the hot tank body;

[0009] Alternatively, the monitoring component includes a water level sensor, and the number of the water level sensors is multiple; each of the water level sensors is installed on the top of the hot tank body and / or around the hot tank body.

[0010] According to the above technical solution, the water level sensor and the attitude sensor are installed on the top and / or around the hot tank body, which can monitor the water level changes and attitude information inside the hot tank in all directions and at multiple angles, thereby improving the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the monitoring data. At the same time, it avoids blind spots or errors that may be caused by single-position installation, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the entire water supply device.

[0011] Furthermore, the heat tank comprises a square tank and two baffles, the square tank is a hollow structure, the two baffles are respectively arranged on both sides of the square tank, and the two baffles and the square tank together enclose a cavity for storing heat exchange medium;

[0012] Wherein, the hot tank body is provided with a square tank water outlet, a square tank water inlet and an exhaust port.

[0013] On the other hand, the present invention further provides a water supply device, comprising a housing and a heat exchange component, wherein the heat exchange component is disposed in the housing;

[0014] The heat exchange component includes a heat exchanger;

[0015] It also includes the aforementioned hot tank; the hot tank is connected to the heat exchanger.

[0016] Furthermore, the heat exchanger is provided with a drinking water inlet interface, a drinking water outlet interface, a hot water inlet interface and a hot water outlet interface;

[0017] It also includes a first pipeline, and the first pipeline unit includes a first pipeline, a second pipeline and a third pipeline, the first pipeline is connected to the drinking water inlet interface, one end of the second pipeline is connected to the drinking water outlet interface, and the other end of the second pipeline is connected to a heater, and the heater is connected to the third pipeline.

[0018] According to the above technical solution, a drinking water inlet interface, a drinking water outlet interface, a hot water inlet interface and a hot water outlet interface are provided on the heat exchanger, and these interfaces provide necessary channels for heat exchange between the heat medium and the drinking water; when the operation starts, the drinking water first enters the heat exchanger through the drinking water inlet interface, and inside the heat exchanger, the drinking water exchanges heat with the heat medium entering through the hot water inlet interface. In this process, the heat medium transfers heat to the drinking water, gradually raising its temperature to achieve a preheating effect, and the preheated drinking water then flows out of the heat exchanger through the drinking water outlet interface and is guided to the heater via the second pipe of the first pipe unit. The first pipe unit consists of a first pipe, a second pipe and a third pipe, wherein the first pipe is connected to the drinking water inlet interface and is responsible for delivering the drinking water into the heat exchanger; the second pipe connects the drinking water outlet interface and the heater to ensure that the preheated drinking water can smoothly enter the heater for further heating.

[0019] Further, the heat exchanger comprises a heat exchange base, a heat exchange body and a heat exchange top plate, and the heat exchange body is connected to the heat exchange base and the heat exchange top plate respectively;

[0020] The heat exchange body comprises a plurality of first heat exchange plates and a plurality of second heat exchange plates, each of the first heat exchange plates is embedded between two adjacent second heat exchange plates to form a plurality of first flow channels and a plurality of second flow channels; each of the first flow channels is interconnected, and the first flow channels are connected to the drinking water inlet interface and the drinking water outlet interface;

[0021] The second flow channels are connected to each other; the second flow channels are connected to the hot water inlet interface and the hot water outlet interface;

[0022] Wherein, each of the first flow channels is not connected to each of the second flow channels.

[0023] According to the above technical solution, the heat exchanger is a well-designed component, which includes a heat exchange base, a heat exchange body and a heat exchange top plate. The heat exchange body is the core part of the heat exchanger, which is composed of a plurality of first heat exchange discs and a plurality of second heat exchange discs alternately stacked, and a plurality of first flow channels and a plurality of second flow channels are cleverly formed. Each first heat exchange disc is embedded between two adjacent second heat exchange discs. Such a layout ensures that the first flow channel and the second flow channel are physically completely isolated, that is, they are not connected to each other. Such a design not only improves the efficiency of heat exchange, but also avoids direct mixing between the heat medium and drinking water, ensuring the sanitation and safety of drinking water.

[0024] The preheated drinking water then flows out of the heat exchanger through the drinking water outlet interface, ready to enter the next stage of the heating process. After completing the heat exchange, the heat medium is discharged from the heat exchanger through the hot water outlet interface and enters the hot tank for heating and subsequent recycling.

[0025] Further, it also includes a second pipeline unit;

[0026] The second pipeline unit includes a fourth pipeline, a fifth pipeline and a sixth pipeline, the fourth pipeline is connected to the fifth pipeline, one end of the fifth pipeline is connected to the water outlet of the square tank, the other end of the fifth pipeline is connected to the hot water inlet interface of the heat exchanger, one end of the sixth pipeline is connected to the hot water outlet interface, and the other end of the sixth pipeline is connected to the water inlet of the square tank;

[0027] The fourth pipeline is provided with a valve;

[0028] The fifth pipeline and / or the sixth pipeline is provided with a water pump.

[0029] According to the above technical solution, in order to further optimize the utilization of thermal energy and improve the flexibility of the system, a second pipeline unit is added, and the second pipeline unit is composed of a fourth pipeline, a fifth pipeline and a sixth pipeline, which together constitute a closed-loop heat medium circulation system; when working, the heat medium in the heat tank body enters the fifth pipeline through the fourth pipeline (under the control of the valve), and is pushed to the heat exchanger by the water pump. Inside the heat exchanger, the heat medium exchanges heat with the drinking water, transfers the heat to the drinking water and preheats it, and the preheated heat medium then returns to the heat tank body through the sixth pipeline, completing a cycle. Through continuous circulation and preheating, the water supply device proposed by the present invention can efficiently utilize the heat energy in the heat medium and provide users with drinking water of suitable temperature.

[0030] Furthermore, it also includes a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe, wherein the water inlet pipe is connected to the first pipe and the fourth pipe;

[0031] The water outlet pipe is connected to a branch pipe, and the branch pipe and the third pipe are both in communication with the water outlet pipe;

[0032] The other end of the branch pipe is communicated with the water inlet pipe.

[0033] According to the above technical solution, the preheated drinking water then enters the heater through the second pipe of the first pipe unit for further heating, and finally flows out through the third pipe to become heated drinking water; at the same time, the outlet pipe, as the end point of the entire system, is responsible for delivering the heated drinking water or mixed drinking water to the user end. In order to achieve precise regulation of the outlet water temperature, a branch pipe is specially connected to the outlet pipe, and the other end of the branch pipe is connected to the inlet pipe, thereby introducing unheated cold drinking water.

[0034] Furthermore, the heat exchange assembly includes a base frame; the base frame includes a first base frame and a second base frame, the second base frame is arranged in the first base frame, an elastic member is arranged between the bottom of the second base frame and the first base frame, and the elastic member is fixed on the second base frame.

[0035] According to the above technical solution, the base frame is composed of a first base frame and a second base frame, wherein the second base frame is arranged inside the first base frame to form a nested structure, which not only enhances the overall stability of the base frame, but also provides a more stable support platform for the heat exchanger. An elastic member is arranged between the bottom of the second base frame and the first base frame, and the elastic member is fixed on the second base frame. Their function is to absorb and buffer vibration and impact forces from all aspects, thereby protecting the heat exchanger from damage. At the same time, the setting of the elastic member also enables the second base frame to be fine-tuned to a certain extent to adapt to slight deformations under different working conditions, further improving the stability and durability of the system.

[0036] Furthermore, a temperature probe is provided on the hot tank body, one end of which extends into the hot tank for detecting the temperature of the liquid in the hot tank body; and / or at least one temperature sensor is installed on the outside of the hot tank body.

[0037] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0038] The present invention realizes real-time monitoring and precise control of the water level and posture inside the hot tank by integrating the hot tank body, water level sensor, posture sensor and control system; it not only improves the accuracy of water level detection, effectively avoids the water level data deviation caused by the change of the hot tank posture, but also provides comprehensive posture information for the control system through real-time monitoring of the posture sensor, thereby realizing dynamic correction of the water level inside the hot tank, ensuring the stable operation and efficient water supply of the water supply device, enhancing the adaptability and reliability of the device, and providing users with a safer and more convenient drinking water experience.

[0039] The heat exchanger of the present invention forms a plurality of independent but closely adjacent first flow channels and second flow channels by alternately stacking the first heat exchange plate and the second heat exchange plate, thereby realizing efficient heat exchange between the heat medium and the drinking water. This design not only improves the heat exchange efficiency, but also avoids direct mixing between the heat medium and the drinking water, thereby ensuring the sanitary safety of the drinking water. At the same time, the setting of the heat medium circulation system, the present invention does not adopt the form of storing drinking water in the hot tank body, but utilizes the heat exchange medium / liquid in the hot tank body to preheat the drinking water. It is not necessary to pass the drinking water into the hot tank, thereby avoiding the generation of stale water. The drinking water is preheated and then further heated by the heater, thereby providing drinking water with suitable temperature quickly and in large quantities, thereby avoiding the risk of stale water leading to water quality degradation and bacterial growth.

[0040] The present invention effectively improves the support stability and vibration resistance of the heat exchanger by introducing a nested structure and elastic parts in the base frame, which not only protects the heat exchanger from damage, but also enables it to maintain the best working state under different working conditions, further improving the stability and durability of the system. At the same time, the coordinated work of the temperature probe on the hot tank body and the external temperature sensor provides real-time temperature data for the control system, ensures the constant temperature control of the medium in the hot tank, and provides users with a stable and reliable supply of drinking water.

[0041] Other advantages, objectives and features of the present application will be described to some extent in the subsequent description, and to some extent, will be obvious to those skilled in the art based on the following examination and study, or can be taught from the practice of the present application. The objectives and other advantages of the present application can be achieved and obtained through the following specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

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[0044] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the water supply device of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the water supply device of the present invention after the shell is removed;

[0046] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the hot tank of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the hot tank body of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the split structure of the hot tank and the water supply device of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the split structure;

[0050] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the water supply device of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the process of the hot tank and the water supply device of the present invention;

[0052] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the heat exchange component of the water supply device of the present invention;

[0053] Fig.10 For the present invention Fig. 9 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure;

[0054] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the heat exchanger split structure of the water supply device of the present invention;

[0055] Fig.12 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a heat exchanger of a water supply device of the present invention;

[0056] Fig.13 For the present invention Fig.12 Schematic diagram of the structure of part A.

[0057] Among them, the hot tank body 1, the heating resistor 11, the square tank 101, the baffle 102, the square tank water outlet 1021, the square tank water inlet 1022, the water level sensor 2, the posture sensor 3, the heat exchange component 4, the base frame 41, the first base frame 411, the second base frame 412, the elastic member 413, the heat exchanger 42, the heat exchange base 421, the heat exchange body 422, the first heat exchange disk 4221, the second heat exchange disk 4222, the first flow channel 4223, the second flow channel 4224, the heat exchange top plate 423, the drinking water inlet interface 4201, the drinking water outlet interface 4202, the hot water inlet interface 4203, the hot water outlet interface 4204, the frame 5, the heater 6, the first pipeline 71, the second pipeline 72, the third pipeline 73, the fourth pipeline 81, the fifth pipeline 82, the sixth pipeline 83, the water pump 84, the water inlet pipe 91, the water outlet pipe 92, the branch pipeline 921, and the shell 10. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0059] This embodiment proposes a hot tank, such as Figures 1 to 13 As shown, it includes a hot tank body 1 and a monitoring component, which is installed on the hot tank body 1; it also includes a control system, and the monitoring component is control-connected to the control system.

[0060] The monitoring component includes a water level sensor 2 and a posture sensor 3. The water level sensor 2 is installed on the hot tank body 1 and is used to monitor the water level of the heat exchange medium in the hot tank body 1; the posture sensor 3 is used to monitor the posture of the hot tank body 1. Alternatively, the number of water level sensors 2 can also be multiple; preferably, the number of water level sensors 2 and posture sensors 3 in this embodiment is preferably one; of course, it can be understood that when the number of water level sensors 2 and posture sensors 3 is multiple, they can be distributed in different positions, so that water level changes can be monitored more comprehensively. By comparing the data of different water level sensors 2, more accurate water level information can be obtained, and the data between multiple water level sensors 2 can be verified with each other, further enhancing the accuracy of the data.

[0061] The hot tank body 1 is used to store heat exchange medium and can quickly preheat drinking water to meet the user's drinking water needs; the water level sensor 2 is installed on the hot tank body 1; specifically, if installed on the top of the hot tank body 1, it can be centrally set or not centrally set; it is used to monitor the water level of the heat exchange medium in the hot tank body 1; the attitude sensor 3 is installed on the hot tank body 1, and is used to monitor the attitude of the hot tank body 1;

[0062] In actual applications, the hot tank body 1 may tilt or shake due to various reasons (such as uneven ground, vibration during transportation, etc.). These posture changes may affect the readings of the water level sensor 2, resulting in deviations in the water level data. Through real-time monitoring of the posture sensor 3, the control system can obtain the current posture of the hot tank body 1, thereby effectively correcting the water level data and improving the accuracy of water level detection. The control system is embedded with a controller; such as a single-chip microcomputer, which receives data from the water level sensor 2 and the posture sensor 3. After processing by the processor inside the control system, the actual water level in the current hot tank body 1 and the posture information of the hot tank body 1 can be obtained. Based on this information, the water level can be accurately obtained, which not only improves the stability and water supply efficiency of the water supply device, but also provides users with a safer and more reliable drinking experience.

[0063] As a preferred embodiment, the water level sensor 2 and the posture sensor 3 are installed on the top of the hot tank body 1 and / or around the hot tank body 1; as an exemplary embodiment, this embodiment installs the water level sensor 2 and the posture sensor 3 around the hot tank body 1. At the same time, the number of water level sensors 2 and posture sensors 3 is multiple, which can monitor the water level changes and posture information inside the hot tank in all directions and angles, improve the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the monitoring data, and avoid blind spots or errors that may be caused by installation at a single position, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the entire water supply device.

[0064] As a preferred embodiment, a heating resistor 11 is provided in the hot tank body 1, and the heating resistor 11 is connected to the control system, and the heating resistor 11 is used to heat the medium in the hot tank body 1; in addition to the heating resistor 11, one or more other types of heating elements, such as electric heating pipes, electric heating wires or electric heating films, can also be provided in the hot tank body 1. These heating elements are connected to the control system, and heat the medium in the hot tank body 1 alone or in cooperation with the heating resistor 11.

[0065] In another embodiment, the hot tank body 1 may also use an electromagnetic heater as the main heating method. The electromagnetic heater uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to generate eddy currents in the magnetic conductive material of the hot tank body 1 through the alternating magnetic field generated by the coil, thereby generating heat to heat the medium. This method has the advantages of fast heating speed, uniform heating, high energy efficiency and easy control. The location of the electromagnetic heater can also be flexibly selected. When the electromagnetic heater is set inside the hot tank body 1, it can be directly embedded in the hot tank wall of the hot tank body 1 or suspended inside the hot tank body 1 to ensure that the heat can be fully transferred to the medium.

[0066] It is worth noting that the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned heating methods such as the heating resistor 11 and the electromagnetic heater, nor is it limited to the internal heating of the heat exchange medium of the hot tank body 1. The heat exchange medium can also be heated outside the hot tank body 1, as long as the purpose of heating the heat exchange medium in the hot tank body 1 can be achieved.

[0067] like Figure 1 As shown, the hot pot body 1 is provided with a square pot water outlet 1021, a square pot water inlet 1022 and an exhaust port. Figure 7 As shown, the hot tank body 1 includes a square tank 101 and two baffles 102. The square tank 101 is a hollow structure. The two baffles 102 are respectively arranged on both sides of the square tank 101. The two baffles 102 and the square tank 101 together enclose a cavity for storing heat exchange medium; as an exemplary embodiment, the square tank water outlet 1021, the square tank water inlet 1022 and the exhaust port are opened on the baffle 102 above the square tank 101; of course, the positions of these square tank water outlet 1021, the square tank water inlet 1022 and the exhaust port are not fixed; according to actual needs, the square tank water outlet 1021, the square tank water inlet 1022 and the exhaust port can be flexibly opened on any baffle 102, or even opened on two different baffles 102 respectively, so as to achieve the best fluid dynamics effect. In addition, if the design allows, the square tank water outlet 1021, the square tank water inlet 1022 and the exhaust port can also be directly opened on the side wall or the body of the square tank 101 to meet specific application requirements; this flexibility enables the hot tank body 1 to adapt to a variety of different working environments and operating conditions.

[0068] The square tank water outlet 1021 is used to output the heated hot water to the heat exchanger 42 to preheat the drinking water, while the square tank water inlet 1022 is used to inject new heat exchange medium or circulating heat exchange medium into the hot tank body 1; in addition, an exhaust port is also provided on the baffle 102 to discharge the steam in the hot tank body 1 during the heating process to prevent damage to the hot tank body 1 due to gas expansion.

[0069] On the other hand, the present invention also proposes a water supply device, including a heat exchange component 4, a frame 5, a first pipe unit and a heater 6, wherein the first pipe unit is used to connect the heat exchange component 4 with the heater 6; the heat exchange component 4 includes a base frame 41 and a heat exchanger 42, and the heat exchanger 42 is fixed in the base frame 41; it also includes a hot tank as mentioned above; the hot tank and the heat exchange component 4 are both installed in the frame 5, wherein the hot tank and the heat exchanger 42 are connected.

[0070] According to the above technical solution, the heat exchange component 4 serves as the core of preheating, and includes a base frame 41 and a heat exchanger 42 fixed in the base frame 41. The hot tank, as a heat source provider, is firmly connected to the frame 5, and heat medium is introduced into the heat exchanger 42. When starting work, the heat medium (such as hot water or other high-temperature fluid) in the hot tank body 1 is sent to the heat exchanger 42. Inside the heat exchanger 42, the heat medium exchanges heat with the incoming drinking water, and transfers heat to the drinking water to initially increase its temperature. The preheated drinking water is then guided to the heater 6. In the heater 6, the drinking water is further heated until it reaches a temperature suitable for drinking.

[0071] As a preferred embodiment, Fig.10 As shown, the heat exchanger 42 is provided with a drinking water inlet interface 4201, a drinking water outlet interface 4202, a hot water inlet interface 4203 and a hot water outlet interface 4204; Figure 8As shown, the first pipeline unit includes a first pipeline 71, a second pipeline 72 and a third pipeline 73. The first pipeline 71 is connected to the drinking water inlet interface 4201, one end of the second pipeline 72 is connected to the drinking water outlet interface 4202, the other end of the second pipeline 72 is connected to the heater 6, and the heater 6 is connected to the third pipeline 73. According to the above technical solution, in this embodiment, a drinking water inlet interface 4201, a drinking water outlet interface 4202, a hot water inlet interface 4203 and a hot water outlet interface 4204 are provided on the heat exchanger 42, and these interfaces provide necessary channels for heat exchange between the heat medium and the drinking water; when the operation starts, the drinking water first enters the heat exchanger 42 through the drinking water inlet interface 4201, and inside the heat exchanger 42, the drinking water exchanges heat with the hot medium entering through the hot water inlet interface 4203. In this process, the hot medium transfers heat to the drinking water, causing its temperature to gradually increase, thereby achieving a preheating effect and facilitating the rapid and large-scale provision of drinking hot water; the preheated drinking water then flows out of the heat exchanger 42 through the drinking water outlet interface 4202, and is guided to the heater 6 via the second pipe 72 of the first pipe unit for further heating.

[0072] As a preferred embodiment, Fig.10 , Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown, the heat exchanger 42 includes a heat exchange base 421, a heat exchange body 422 and a heat exchange top plate 423; the heat exchange body 422 is connected to the heat exchange base 421 and the heat exchange top plate 423 respectively, the heat exchange base 421 is arranged below the heat exchange body 422, and the heat exchange top plate 423 is arranged above the heat exchange body 422.

[0073] The heat exchange body 422 includes a plurality of first heat exchange disks 4221 and a plurality of second heat exchange disks 4222. Each first heat exchange disk 4221 is embedded between two adjacent second heat exchange disks 4222 to form a plurality of first flow channels 4223 and a plurality of second flow channels 4224. The first flow channels 4223 and the second flow channels 4224 are alternately arranged. The first flow channels 4223 are interconnected, and the first flow channels 4223 are connected to the drinking water inlet interface 4201 and the drinking water outlet interface 4202. The second flow channels 4224 are interconnected. The second flow channels 4224 are connected to the hot water inlet interface 4203 and the hot water outlet interface 4204.

[0074] Among them, each first flow channel 4223 and each second flow channel 4224 are not connected to each other.

[0075] According to the above technical solution, the heat exchanger 42 of this embodiment is a well-designed component, which includes a heat exchange base 421, a heat exchange body 422 and a heat exchange top plate 423. The heat exchange body 422 is the core part of the heat exchanger 42, which is formed by a plurality of first heat exchange disks 4221 and a plurality of second heat exchange disks 4222 alternately stacked, and a plurality of first flow channels 4223 and a plurality of second flow channels 4224 are cleverly formed. Specifically, each first heat exchange disk 4221 is embedded between two adjacent second heat exchange disks 4222. Such a layout ensures that the first flow channel 4223 and the second flow channel 4224 are physically completely isolated, that is, they are not connected to each other. Such a design not only improves the efficiency of heat exchange, but also avoids direct mixing between the heat medium and drinking water, thereby ensuring the hygienic safety of drinking water.

[0076] During operation, drinking water enters the heat exchanger 42 through the drinking water inlet interface 4201 and flows along the first flow channels 4223 that are interconnected. At the same time, the heat exchange medium enters the heat exchanger 42 through the hot water inlet interface 4203 and flows along the second flow channels 4224 that are interconnected. Since the first flow channels 4223 and the second flow channels 4224 are closely adjacent to each other in the heat exchange body 422 but do not contact each other, they exchange heat through the walls of the first heat exchange disks 4221 and the second heat exchange disks 4222. The heat exchange medium transfers heat to the first heat exchange disk 4221, and the first heat exchange disk 4221 then transfers heat to the drinking water flowing through it, thereby preheating the drinking water. The preheated drinking water then flows out of the heat exchanger 42 through the drinking water outlet interface 4202, ready to enter the next stage of the heating process, and after completing the heat exchange, the heat medium is discharged from the heat exchanger 42 through the hot water outlet interface 4204 and enters the hot tank for heating and subsequent recycling.

[0077] As a preferred embodiment, it also includes a second pipeline 72 unit; Figure 8 As shown, the second pipe 72 unit includes a fourth pipe 81, a fifth pipe 82 and a sixth pipe 83. The bottom end of the fourth pipe 81 is connected to the fifth pipe 82. Since the water in the hot tank body 1 is heated and evaporated, there is a loss and water needs to be replenished when the liquid level drops to a certain position. Therefore, the fourth pipe 81 is connected to the water inlet pipe 91 for replenishing water to the hot tank body 1. It should be noted that when the hot tank body 1 passes the heat exchange medium into the heat exchanger 42, the valve on the fourth pipe 81 needs to be closed. The left end of the fifth pipe 82 is connected to the hot water inlet interface 4203 of the heat exchanger 42, the right end of the fifth pipe 82 is connected to the water outlet 1021 of the square tank, the sixth pipe 83 is connected to the hot water outlet interface 4204, and the top of the sixth pipe 83 is connected to the water inlet 1022 of the square tank.

[0078] The fourth pipeline 81 is provided with a valve; the fifth pipeline 82 and / or the sixth pipeline 83 is provided with a water pump 84 .

[0079] According to the above technical solution, in order to further optimize the utilization of thermal energy and improve the flexibility of the system, the second pipeline 72 unit is added in this embodiment. The second pipeline 72 unit is composed of the fourth pipeline 81, the fifth pipeline 82 and the sixth pipeline 83, which together constitute a closed-loop heat exchange medium circulation system. In order to control the flow of the heat exchange medium and adjust the operation of the system, a valve is specially provided on the fourth pipeline 81, and the valve can be opened or closed as needed to supplement the heat exchange medium in the hot tank body 1.

[0080] In addition, in order to overcome the resistance that the heat medium may encounter during the circulation process and ensure that the heat medium can circulate smoothly in the system, a water pump 84 is also provided on the fifth pipe 82 and / or the sixth pipe 83. The addition of the water pump 84 not only improves the operating efficiency, but also enables the entire system to adjust the operating state more flexibly when facing different working conditions. During operation, the heat medium in the hot tank body 1 enters the fifth pipe 82 through the fourth pipe 81 (in the state of the valve being open), and then the valve is closed, and the water pump 84 pushes the heat exchange medium in the hot tank body 1 to flow into the heat exchanger 42. Inside the heat exchanger 42, the heat medium exchanges heat with the drinking water, transfers the heat to the drinking water and preheats it. The preheated heat medium then returns to the hot tank body 1 through the sixth pipe 83, completing a cycle. Through continuous circulation and preheating, the water supply device proposed by the present invention can efficiently utilize the heat energy in the heat medium and provide users with drinking water with suitable temperature quickly and in large quantities.

[0081] As a preferred embodiment, it also includes a water inlet pipe 91 and a water outlet pipe 92, the water inlet pipe 91 is connected to the first pipe 71 and the fourth pipe 81; the water outlet pipe 92 is connected to a branch pipe 921, and the branch pipe 921 and the third pipe 73 are both connected to the water outlet pipe 92; the bottom end of the branch pipe 921 is connected to the fourth pipe 81.

[0082] According to the above technical solution, the preheated drinking water then enters the heater 6 through the second pipe 72 in the first pipe unit for further heating, and finally flows out from the third pipe 73 to become heated drinking water; at the same time, the water outlet pipe 92, as the end point of the entire system, is responsible for transporting the heated drinking water to the user end; a branch pipe 921 is connected to the water outlet pipe 92, and the other end of the branch pipe 921 is connected to the water inlet pipe 91, thereby introducing unheated cold drinking water. At the water outlet pipe 92, the user can collect cold drinking water, hot drinking water or drinking water of a suitable temperature, etc.

[0083] As a preferred embodiment, Fig. 9 and Fig.10As shown, the base frame 41 includes a first base frame 411 and a second base frame 412, the second base frame 412 is arranged in the first base frame 411, and an elastic member 413 is arranged between the bottom of the second base frame 412 and the first base frame 411, and the elastic member 413 is fixed on the second base frame 412. According to the above technical solution, the second base frame 412 is arranged inside the first base frame 411, forming a nested structure, which not only enhances the overall stability of the base frame 41, but also provides a more stable support platform for the heat exchanger 42. The elastic member 413 is arranged between the bottom of the second base frame 412 and the first base frame 411, and the elastic member 413 is fixed on the second base frame 412, and their role is to absorb and buffer vibration and impact from all aspects, so as to protect the heat exchanger 42 from damage. At the same time, the setting of the elastic member 413 also enables the second base frame 412 to be fine-tuned to a certain extent to adapt to the slight deformation under different working conditions. During operation, as the heat medium flows in the heat exchanger 42 and the drinking water is heated, certain vibrations and impacts will be generated. However, due to the presence of the elastic member 413 in the base frame 41, these vibrations and impact forces are effectively absorbed and buffered, thereby ensuring the safe and stable operation of the heat exchanger 42 and further improving the stability and durability of the system.

[0084] As a preferred embodiment, a temperature probe is provided on the hot tank body 1, one end of which extends into the hot tank for detecting the temperature of the liquid in the hot tank body 1; and / or at least one temperature sensor is installed on the outside of the hot tank body 1.

[0085] In a possible implementation, a temperature probe is provided on the hot tank body 1 to detect the temperature of the heat exchange medium in the upper layer inside the hot tank body 1 .

[0086] In a possible implementation, at least one temperature sensor is installed on the outside of the hot tank body 1 to monitor the temperature of the surface of the hot tank body 1 .

[0087] As an exemplary embodiment, a temperature probe is provided on the hot tank body 1 to detect the temperature of the heat exchange medium in the upper part of the hot tank body 1; at least one temperature sensor is installed on the outside to monitor the temperature of the surface of the hot tank body 1. This embodiment cooperates with the temperature probe and the temperature sensor to collect data in real time and transmit it to the control system, so as to adjust the heating through the control system to ensure that the heat exchange medium in the hot tank body 1 is within the set temperature range, so as to facilitate the heat extraction of drinking water and provide users with a stable and reliable supply of drinking water.

[0088] The above disclosure is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, which certainly cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present application. Therefore, equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present application are still within the scope covered by the present application.

Claims

1. A hot tank, characterized in that: include: A heat tank body (1); the heat tank body (1) is used to store heat exchange medium; A monitoring component, the monitoring component being mounted on the hot tank body (1); A control system is also included, and the monitoring component is control-connected to the control system.

2. The hot pot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitoring component comprises a water level sensor (2) and a posture sensor (3); the water level sensor (2) is mounted on the hot tank body (1) and is used to monitor the water level of the heat exchange medium in the hot tank body (1); the posture sensor (3) is used to monitor the posture of the hot tank body (1); Alternatively, the monitoring component comprises a water level sensor (2), and the water level sensor (2) is multiple; each of the water level sensors (2) is installed on the top of the hot tank body (1) and / or around the hot tank body (1).

3. The hot pot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The hot tank body (1) comprises a square tank (101) and two baffles (102); the square tank (101) is a hollow structure; the two baffles (102) are respectively arranged on both sides of the square tank (101); the two baffles (102) and the square tank (101) together enclose a cavity for storing a heat exchange medium; Wherein, the hot tank body (1) is provided with a square tank water outlet (1021), a square tank water inlet (1022) and an exhaust port.

4. A water supply device, characterized in that: It comprises a shell (10) and a heat exchange component (4), wherein the heat exchange component (4) is arranged in the shell (10); The heat exchange component (4) comprises a heat exchanger (42); It also comprises the hot tank as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3; the hot tank is connected to the heat exchanger (42).

5. The water supply device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The heat exchanger (42) is provided with a drinking water inlet interface (4201), a drinking water outlet interface (4202), a hot water inlet interface (4203) and a hot water outlet interface (4204); It also includes a first pipeline, wherein the first pipeline unit includes a first pipeline (71), a second pipeline (72) and a third pipeline (73), the first pipeline (71) is connected to the drinking water inlet interface (4201), one end of the second pipeline (72) is connected to the drinking water outlet interface (4202), the other end of the second pipeline (72) is connected to a heater (6), and the heater (6) is connected to the third pipeline (73).

6. The water supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heat exchanger (42) comprises a heat exchange base (421), a heat exchange body (422) and a heat exchange top plate (423), wherein the heat exchange body (422) is connected to the heat exchange base (421) and the heat exchange top plate (423) respectively; The heat exchange body (422) comprises a plurality of first heat exchange disks (4221) and a plurality of second heat exchange disks (4222); each of the first heat exchange disks (4221) is embedded between two adjacent second heat exchange disks (4222) to form a plurality of first flow channels (4223) and a plurality of second flow channels (4224); each of the first flow channels (4223) is connected to each other, and the first flow channels (4223) are connected to the drinking water inlet interface (4201) and the drinking water outlet interface (4202); The second flow channels (4224) are connected to each other; the second flow channels (4224) are connected to the hot water inlet interface (4203) and the hot water outlet interface (4204); Wherein, each of the first flow channels (4223) and each of the second flow channels (4224) are not connected to each other.

7. The water supply device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also included is a second piping unit; The second pipeline unit comprises a fourth pipeline (81), a fifth pipeline (82) and a sixth pipeline (83); the fourth pipeline (81) is connected to the fifth pipeline (82); one end of the fifth pipeline (82) is connected to the water outlet (1021) of the square tank; the other end of the fifth pipeline (82) is connected to the hot water inlet interface (4203) of the heat exchanger (42); one end of the sixth pipeline (83) is connected to the hot water outlet interface (4204); the other end of the sixth pipeline (83) is connected to the water inlet (1022) of the square tank; The fourth pipeline (81) is provided with a valve; The fifth pipeline (82) and / or the sixth pipeline (83) is provided with a water pump (84).

8. The water supply device according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a water inlet pipe (91) and a water outlet pipe (92), wherein the water inlet pipe (91) is in communication with the first pipe (71) and the fourth pipe (81); The water outlet pipe (92) is connected to a branch pipe (921), and the branch pipe (921) and the third pipe (73) are both in communication with the water outlet pipe (92); The other end of the branch pipe (921) is in communication with the water inlet pipe (91).

9. The water supply device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The heat exchange component (4) comprises a base frame (41); The base frame (41) comprises a first base frame (411) and a second base frame (412); the second base frame (412) is arranged inside the first base frame (411); an elastic member (413) is arranged between the bottom of the second base frame (412) and the first base frame (411); and the elastic member (413) is fixed on the second base frame (412).

10. The water supply device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hot tank body (1) is provided with a temperature probe, one end of which extends into the hot tank body (1) for detecting the temperature of the liquid in the hot tank body (1); and / or at least one temperature sensor is installed outside the hot tank body (1).

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