Integrated bubble generating device and gas water heater

Abstract

The invention relates to an integrated bubble generating device which comprises an integrated valve body, a stop valve and an air supply structure, a water inlet and a water outlet are formed in the integrated valve body, a pipeline communicated with the water inlet and the water outlet is arranged in the integrated valve body, the stop valve is connected with the integrated valve body and communicated with the pipeline, and the air supply structure is arranged in the pipeline. The stop valve is controlled to plug the pipeline or unplug the pipeline so as to achieve disconnection or communication of the water inlet and the water outlet, part of the air supply structure is located outside the integrated valve body, and part of the air supply structure is connected with the integrated valve body and communicated with the pipeline between the water outlet and the stop valve. The air supply structure is controlled to supply air when the stop valve blocks the pipeline. The invention further relates to a gas water heater which comprises the integrated bubble generating device. The stop valve, the air supply structure and the integrated valve body are connected, so that the integrated design of a product is realized, and the product can be applied to a scene with a small occupied space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of gas water heaters, and in particular to an integrated bubble generating device and a gas water heater. Background Art

[0002] Gas water heaters on the market generally adopt a split design, in which the shut-off valve is installed on the water channel, the air pump is installed on the shell, and the air supply module is separately connected to the water channel. With such a design, the product occupies a large space due to the split structure, making it difficult for the product to achieve functional modularization and not conducive to the development of the product in the direction of miniaturization, resulting in the product being unable to be used in scenarios that require less space.

[0003] Therefore, the existing technology has defects and needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application provides an integrated bubble generating device and a gas water heater to solve the problem that gas water heaters on the market occupy a large space due to their split structure, which makes it difficult for the product to realize functional modularization and is not conducive to the development of the product in the direction of miniaturization, resulting in the product being unable to be used in scenarios that require less space.

[0005] In the first aspect, the present application provides an integrated bubble generating device, comprising an integrated valve body, a stop valve and an air supply structure, wherein a water inlet and a water outlet are provided on the integrated valve body, and a pipeline connecting the water inlet and the water outlet is provided in the integrated valve body, the stop valve is connected to the integrated valve body and connected to the pipeline, the stop valve is controlled to block or release the blockage of the pipeline to achieve the disconnection or connection between the water inlet and the water outlet, the air supply structure is partially located outside the integrated valve body, and partially connected to the integrated valve body and connected to the pipeline between the water outlet and the stop valve, and the air supply structure is controlled to supply air when the stop valve blocks the pipeline.

[0006] Optionally, the air supply structure includes an air pump, an air duct and a one-way valve, the one-way valve is arranged in an integrated valve body, an air pump mounting position is opened on the integrated valve body, the air pump is connected to the air pump mounting position and is connected to one end of the air duct, the other end of the air duct is connected to one end of the one-way valve, and the other end of the one-way valve is connected to the pipeline. When the air pump is working, it generates air pressure and pushes open the one-way valve through the air duct and enters the pipeline.

[0007] Optionally, a temperature detection structure is further included, and a temperature detection structure installation position is opened in the integrated valve body. The temperature detection structure is connected to the temperature detection structure installation position and communicated with the pipeline between the water inlet and the stop valve.

[0008] Optionally, a shock-absorbing pad is provided in the air pump installation position, and the shock-absorbing pad is located between the air pump and the air pump installation position after the air pump is installed.

[0009] Optionally, the temperature detection structure is a temperature sensor.

[0010] Optionally, a stop valve installation position is provided on the integrated valve body, and the stop valve is connected to the stop valve installation position and communicated with the pipeline.

[0011] Optionally, a sealing gasket is provided around the opening position in the stop valve installation position, and when the stop valve is connected at the stop valve installation position, the sealing gasket abuts against the stop valve installation position and the stop valve respectively.

[0012] Optionally, an air supply channel is provided in the integrated valve body, one end of the one-way valve is connected to the air guide pipe, and the other end is connected to one end of the air supply channel, and the other end of the air supply channel is connected to the pipeline between the water outlet and the stop valve.

[0013] Optionally, the material of the integrated valve body is stainless steel or aluminum alloy.

[0014] The present application also relates to a gas water heater, which includes the above-mentioned integrated bubble generating device.

[0015] The above technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present application has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0016] The embodiment of the present application realizes an integrated design of the product by connecting the stop valve, the air supply structure and the integrated valve body, avoiding the situation where the product cannot achieve functional modularization and miniaturization due to the stop valve being set on the waterway, the air supply structure being set on the shell, and the air supply module being set on the waterway. This is beneficial to improving the adaptability of the product and its application in scenarios with smaller space, which is beneficial to improving the competitiveness of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0019] One or more embodiments are exemplarily illustrated by pictures in the corresponding drawings. These exemplifications do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are represented as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings do not constitute proportional limitations.

[0020] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of an integrated bubble generating device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the integrated bubble generating device when the stop valve is blocking the pipeline.

[0022] Figure 3 A three-dimensional diagram of an integrated valve body provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the integrated bubble generating device when the stop valve is unblocking the pipeline.

[0024] Description of reference numerals:

[0025] 1. Integrated valve body; 2. Stop valve; 3. Air supply structure; 4. Temperature detection structure; 5. Water inlet; 6. Water outlet; 7. Pipeline; 8. Temperature detection structure installation position; 9. Stop valve installation position; 10. Air pump; 11. Air guide tube; 12. One-way valve; 13. Shock pad; 14. Air supply channel; 15. Air pump installation position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present application. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present application, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present application. In addition, the present application may repeat reference numbers and / or letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed.

[0028] For ease of description, spatially relative terms may be used herein to describe the relative position or movement of one element or feature relative to another element or feature as shown in the figures, such as "inside," "outside," "inside," "outside," "below," "beneath," "above," "above," "front," "back," and the like. Such spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation other than the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures undergoes a positional flip or a change in posture or a change in motion, then these directional indications will also change accordingly. For example, an element described as "below" or "below" another element or feature will subsequently be oriented as "above" or "above" another element or feature. Thus, the example term "below" can include both above and below orientations. The device may be oriented otherwise (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0029] In order to solve the technical problems in the prior art, the present application provides an integrated bubble generating device and a gas water heater, which can realize the integrated design of the product by connecting the stop valve, the air supply structure and the integrated valve body, thereby avoiding the situation where the product cannot achieve functional modularization and miniaturization due to the stop valve being set on the waterway, the air supply structure being set on the shell, and the air supply module being set on the waterway. This is conducive to improving the adaptability of the product and its application in scenarios with smaller space, which is conducive to improving the competitiveness of the product.

[0030] Figure 1-4 An integrated bubble generating device provided in an embodiment of the present application includes an integrated valve body 1, a stop valve 2, an air supply structure 3, a temperature detection structure 4, and a control unit (not shown in the figure). A water inlet 5 and a water outlet 6 are provided on the integrated valve body 1, and a pipeline 7 connecting the water inlet 5 and the water outlet 6 is provided in the integrated valve body 1. The stop valve 2 is connected to the integrated valve body 1 and is connected to the pipeline 7. Part of the air supply structure 3 is located outside the integrated valve body 1, and part of it is connected to the integrated valve body 1 and is connected to the pipeline 7 between the water outlet 6 and the stop valve 2. The temperature detection structure 4 is connected to the integrated valve body 1 and is connected to the pipeline 7 between the water inlet 5 and the stop valve 2. The control unit is electrically connected to the stop valve 2, the air supply structure 3 and the temperature detection structure 4 respectively. When the stop valve 2 is working, it is controlled by the control unit to block or release the blockage of the pipeline 7. When working, the air supply structure 3 is controlled to supply air when the stop valve 2 blocks the pipeline 7. By integrating the stop valve 2, the air supply structure 3, and the temperature detection structure 4 on the one-piece valve body 1, the possibility of needing to add multiple connecting pipes and install parts is reduced, which is beneficial to saving the cost of the pipeline 7 and reducing the time spent on installation and disassembly.

[0031] The stop valve 2 is used to connect and disconnect the water inlet 5 and the water outlet 6. The air supply structure 3 is used to supply air to the waterway. The temperature detection structure 4 is used to check the water temperature at the water inlet 5 in real time. The installation of the stop valve 2 can block the pipeline 7, preventing the gas from escaping from the water inlet 5 but not from the water outlet 6 when the air supply structure 3 is supplying gas. This helps ensure smooth operation and reduces the possibility of gas escaping from the water inlet 5 and causing damage to other equipment.

[0032] Preferably, the material of the integrated valve body 1 is stainless steel or aluminum alloy, which has high structural stability, is not easy to deform, has good chemical stability and a long service life.

[0033] In the present invention, by connecting the temperature detection structure 4 to the pipe 7 between the water inlet 5 and the shut-off valve 2, the temperature detection structure 4 can still detect the temperature of the water at the water inlet 5 even if the shut-off valve 2 disconnects the water inlet 5 from the water outlet 6. This avoids the possibility of not detecting the actual water temperature and providing erroneous data due to the connection to the pipe 7 between the shut-off valve 2 and the water outlet 6. Preferably, the temperature detection structure 4 is a temperature sensor.

[0034] See also Figure 3 The integrated valve body 1 is provided with a temperature detection structure mounting position 8. The temperature detection structure 4 is connected to the temperature detection structure mounting position 8 and communicates with the pipeline 7 between the water inlet 5 and the stop valve 2. The provision of the temperature detection structure mounting position 8 not only provides a secure position for the temperature detection structure 4, but also ensures that the temperature detection structure 4 is connected to the pipeline 7 located within the integrated valve body 1.

[0035] Please continue reading Figure 3 The integrated valve body 1 is provided with a stop valve mounting position 9, into which the stop valve 2 is connected and communicates with the pipeline 7. The stop valve mounting position 9 not only secures the stop valve 2 but also connects the stop valve 2 to the pipeline 7 within the integrated valve body 1.

[0036] See also Figure 2The air supply structure 3 includes an air pump 10, an air guide tube 11, and a one-way valve 12. The one-way valve 12 is disposed within the integrated valve body 1. An air pump mounting position 15 is provided on the integrated valve body 1. The air pump 10 is connected to the air pump mounting position 15 and communicates with one end of the air guide tube 11. The other end of the air guide tube 11 communicates with one end of the one-way valve 12. The other end of the one-way valve 12 communicates with the pipeline 7. The air pump 10 is electrically connected to the control unit. When the air pump 10 is in operation, gas pressure is generated. Gas passes through the air guide tube 11, pushing open the one-way valve 12 and entering the pipeline 7. It will be understood that the one-way valve 12 is open from the end of the air guide tube 11 to the end of the pipeline 7. When water squeezes the one-way valve 12 at the end of the pipeline 7, the one-way valve 12 will not be open. The provision of the one-way valve 12 prevents the possibility of water flowing out through the one-way valve 12, thereby improving the safety factor.

[0037] Please continue reading Figure 2 A shock-absorbing pad 13 is provided in the air pump mounting position 15. After the air pump 10 is installed, the shock-absorbing pad 13 is located between the air pump 10 and the air pump mounting position 15. The provision of the shock-absorbing pad 13 provides cushioning and shock absorption for the air pump 10, thereby preventing equipment wear caused by repeated rigid contact between the air pump 10 and the air pump mounting position 15 and reducing the possibility of loosening of the air pump 10 and the air pump mounting position 15.

[0038] Furthermore, a sealing gasket (not shown) is provided around the opening position in the stop valve mounting position 9. When the stop valve 2 is connected to the stop valve mounting position 9, the sealing gasket abuts against the stop valve mounting position 9 and the stop valve 2, respectively. The provision of the sealing gasket can reduce the possibility of water leakage from the stop valve 2, which is beneficial to improving the sealing of the entire equipment and also helps to reduce the possibility of air leakage. It can be understood that the bearings at the opening positions of the air pump mounting position 15 and the temperature detection structure mounting position 8 are also provided with a sealing gasket structure for increasing the degree of sealing, thereby reducing the possibility of water leakage and air leakage.

[0039] Please continue reading Figure 2 An air supply channel 14 is defined within the integrated valve body 1. One end of the one-way valve 12 is connected to the air guide tube 11, and the other end is connected to one end of the air supply channel 14. The other end of the air supply channel 14 is connected to the pipeline 7 between the water outlet 6 and the stop valve 2. The gas generated by the air pump 10 enters the pipeline 7 through the air supply channel 14.

[0040] See also Figure 2 、 Figure 4When the present invention is working, the stop valve 2 is controlled to release the blockage of the pipeline 7, and water enters from the water inlet 5 and flows out from the water outlet 6 after passing through the pipeline 7. At this time, the air supply structure 3 does not work; when air replenishment is needed, the stop valve 2 is controlled to achieve the blockage of the pipeline 7 and the air pump 10 is controlled to work. The gas pressure generated pushes open the one-way valve 12 through the air guide pipe 11 and enters the pipeline 7 through the air replenishment channel 14. Since the stop valve 2 blocks the pipeline 7 leading to the water inlet 5, the gas can escape from the water outlet 6 more smoothly, thereby realizing the air replenishment function.

[0041] As a specific embodiment, the present invention also provides a gas water heater, which includes the above-mentioned integrated bubble generating device.

[0042] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own focus. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0043] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0044] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0045] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "mounted," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0046] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0047] In the description of this specification, the reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms should not be understood as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0048] Obviously, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Thus, as long as these modifications and variations of this application fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application is intended to include these modifications and variations.

[0049] The above description is a specific embodiment of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and such modifications or substitutions should be included in the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. An integrated bubble generating device, characterized in that: It includes an integrated valve body, a stop valve and an air supply structure, wherein a water inlet and a water outlet are provided on the integrated valve body, a pipeline connecting the water inlet and the water outlet is provided in the integrated valve body, the stop valve is connected to the integrated valve body and communicated with the pipeline, the stop valve is controlled to block or release the blockage of the pipeline to achieve the disconnection or connection between the water inlet and the water outlet, the air supply structure is partially located outside the integrated valve body, and partially connected to the integrated valve body and communicated with the pipeline between the water outlet and the stop valve, and the air supply structure is controlled to supply air when the stop valve blocks the pipeline.

2. The integrated bubble generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air supply structure includes an air pump, an air guide pipe and a one-way valve. The one-way valve is arranged in an integrated valve body. An air pump installation position is opened on the integrated valve body. The air pump is connected to the air pump installation position and is connected to one end of the air guide pipe. The other end of the air guide pipe is connected to one end of the one-way valve. The other end of the one-way valve is connected to the pipeline. When the air pump is working, it generates air pressure and pushes open the one-way valve through the air guide pipe to enter the pipeline.

3. The integrated bubble generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a temperature detection structure. A temperature detection structure installation position is provided in the integrated valve body. The temperature detection structure is connected to the temperature detection structure installation position and communicated with the pipeline between the water inlet and the stop valve.

4. The integrated bubble generating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A shock-absorbing pad is provided in the air pump installation position, and the shock-absorbing pad is located between the air pump and the air pump installation position after the air pump is installed.

5. The integrated bubble generating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The temperature detection structure is a temperature sensor.

6. The integrated bubble generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stop valve installation position is provided on the integrated valve body, and the stop valve is connected to the stop valve installation position and communicated with the pipeline.

7. The integrated bubble generating device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A sealing gasket is provided around the opening position in the stop valve installation position. When the stop valve is connected at the stop valve installation position, the sealing gasket abuts against the stop valve installation position and the stop valve respectively.

8. The integrated bubble generating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: An air supply channel is provided in the integrated valve body, one end of the one-way valve is connected to the air guide pipe, and the other end is connected to one end of the air supply channel, and the other end of the air supply channel is connected to the pipeline between the water outlet and the stop valve.

9. The integrated bubble generating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material of the integrated valve body is stainless steel or aluminum alloy.

10. A gas water heater, characterized by: It comprises an integrated bubble generating device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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