Energy storage tank with built-in radial disc type water distributor

By incorporating a built-in radial disc-shaped water distributor, the water level in the energy storage tank is automatically adjusted using a floating airbag and an electromagnet system. This solves the problem that traditional water distributors cannot adapt to changes in water level, and improves heat exchange efficiency and system energy efficiency.

CN122149237APending Publication Date: 2026-06-05SHANGHAI ZHONGRU ENERGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI ZHONGRU ENERGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-03-13
Publication Date
2026-06-05

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Technical Problem

Traditional water distributors are difficult to adapt to changes in water level inside the energy storage tank, resulting in uneven water distribution and affecting heat exchange efficiency.

Method used

Design a built-in radial disc-shaped water distributor that uses a floating airbag and electromagnet system to achieve automatic height adjustment of the water distributor, and combines a pressure sensor to accurately sense water level changes, ensuring that water is evenly distributed in the energy storage tank.

Benefits of technology

It achieves uniform water distribution within the energy storage tank, improves heat exchange efficiency, shortens heating or cooling time, and reduces system energy consumption.

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Abstract

The application discloses an energy storage tank with a built-in radial disc type water distributor, and particularly relates to the technical field of energy storage tanks, which comprises an energy storage tank device, a control device is installed on the outer side of the energy storage tank device, a cover plate is arranged at the top of the energy storage tank device, a support frame is installed at the top center of the cover plate, a connecting pipe is installed in the support frame, an elastic hose is installed at the bottom of the connecting pipe, a disc type water distributor device is installed at one end of the elastic hose penetrating through and extending to the bottom of the cover plate, connecting frames are installed on the outer sides of the disc type water distributor device, sliding plates are installed on the outer sides of the two connecting frames, sliding grooves are formed in the inner sides of the energy storage tank device, mounting frames are installed at the bottoms of the two connecting frames, and floating air bags are installed at the bottoms of the two mounting frames. The disc type water distributor device is always at a proper height, which effectively avoids the problem that water sources cannot be uniformly distributed due to too high positions, and ensures the uniform distribution of water in the energy storage tank.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of energy storage tank technology, and more specifically, to an energy storage tank with a built-in radial disc-shaped water distributor. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of energy storage and environmental control, energy storage tanks, as key equipment, are not only widely used in various energy storage scenarios such as solar water heating systems, industrial waste heat recovery, and pumped storage power stations, but also play an important role in applications such as air conditioning, air humidification, ventilation, and airflow shielding. Especially in places where air quality needs to be controlled, pollutants need to be removed, or specific environmental conditions need to be maintained, such as industrial production workshops, data centers, hospital operating rooms, and laboratories, the design and operating efficiency of energy storage tanks and their related systems are particularly important.

[0003] When water is evenly distributed within the energy storage tank, heat can be transferred quickly and uniformly throughout the entire energy storage medium. This helps reduce the thermal gradient within the energy storage tank, i.e., the temperature difference between different locations. A smaller thermal gradient means that heat can be conducted more efficiently within the energy storage medium, thereby significantly improving heat exchange efficiency. During heating or cooling, uniform water distribution allows all parts within the energy storage tank to reach the required temperature simultaneously, thus shortening heating or cooling time and reducing system energy consumption.

[0004] In practical applications, traditional water distributors often struggle to adapt to dynamic water level changes when the water level inside the energy storage tank changes. Some water distributors are designed as fixed units and cannot automatically adjust their position according to water level changes. When the water distributor is in a high position, if the water flows downwards, it will generate strong water flow agitation inside the energy storage tank. This agitation will cause the water inside the energy storage tank to form irregular vortices and turbulence, resulting in a chaotic and disordered water distribution. The originally uniform water layer structure is destroyed, which greatly affects the heat exchange efficiency. To address this, we propose an energy storage tank with a built-in radial disc-shaped water distributor. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides an energy storage tank with a built-in radial disc-shaped water distributor to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an energy storage tank with a built-in radial disc-shaped water distributor, comprising an energy storage tank device, a control device installed on the outside of the energy storage tank device, a cover plate on the top of the energy storage tank device, a support frame installed at the center of the top of the cover plate, a connecting pipe installed inside the support frame, a telescopic hose installed at the bottom of the connecting pipe, one end of the telescopic hose penetrating and extending to the bottom of the cover plate where the disc-shaped water distributor device is installed, connecting frames are installed on both outer sides of the disc-shaped water distributor device, sliding plates are installed on the outer sides of both connecting frames, grooves are opened on both inner sides of the energy storage tank device, mounting frames are installed at the bottom of both connecting frames, floating airbags are installed at the bottom of both mounting frames, a temperature detector is installed at the bottom of one of the floating airbags, two symmetrical brackets are installed at both ends of the top of the cover plate, connecting rods are movably connected inside the two brackets via bearings, a slot is opened at one end of the connecting rod, two symmetrical winding reels are installed outside the connecting rod, winding ropes are wound inside the two winding reels, and one end of the two winding ropes is connected to the two floating airbags respectively.

[0007] Preferably, the slide plate is slidably connected inside the slide groove.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the cover plate has two symmetrical connecting grooves, and electromagnet one and electromagnet two are installed on both sides of the interior of the two connecting grooves.

[0009] Preferably, a connecting plate is slidably connected inside both connecting slots, and an iron block is embedded inside both connecting plates. The two sides of the iron block correspond to electromagnet one and electromagnet two, respectively.

[0010] Preferably, a connecting seat is installed on the top of both connecting plates, and a protective cover is installed at both ends of the top of the connecting seat. A motor is installed inside each of the two protective covers.

[0011] Preferably, both motors are connected to a plug rod at their power drive ends. The outer wall of the plug rod is fitted with several sets of rubber pads arranged in a circular pattern, and the plug rod corresponds to the slot.

[0012] Preferably, a number of mounting cylinders are installed inside the energy storage tank device and at the location of the chute, and a pressure sensor is installed on one side of the inside of the mounting cylinder.

[0013] Preferably, a spring is installed on one side of the pressure sensor, and a telescopic block is installed on the other side of the spring, with the telescopic block located inside the mounting cylinder.

[0014] The technical effects and advantages of this invention are as follows: In use, the disc-shaped water distributor relies on the buoyancy generated by the floating airbag to rise as the water level in the energy storage tank rises and falls accordingly. This design ensures that the water distributor is always at a suitable height, effectively avoiding the problem of uneven water distribution due to excessive height. This ensures uniform water distribution in the energy storage tank, thereby significantly improving heat exchange efficiency, reducing heating or cooling time, and lowering system energy consumption.

[0015] In use, this invention involves setting three sets of mounting cylinders (located at the bottom, middle, and top) in the sliding groove position inside the energy storage tank device. Pressure sensors, springs, and telescopic blocks are installed inside the mounting cylinders. When the sliding plate moves within the sliding groove as the disc-shaped water distributor device rises and falls, pressing the telescopic blocks, the telescopic blocks compress the springs, causing the pressure sensors to sense the pressure change and transmit the signal to the control device. The control device can accurately determine the current water level in the energy storage tank based on the preset correspondence between the pressure value and the water level. Simultaneously, by using electromagnet one and electromagnet two to control the connection state between the insertion rod and the slot, flexible position adjustment of the disc-shaped water distributor device is achieved. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a first-view internal view of the structure of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a second-view internal view of the structure of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 A magnified view of A in the middle.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a semi-exploded view of the structure of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 6 A magnified view of B in the middle.

[0023] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 1. Energy storage tank device; 2. Control device; 3. Cover plate; 4. Support frame; 5. Connecting pipe; 6. Telescopic hose; 7. Disc-shaped water distributor device; 8. Temperature detector; 9. Connecting frame; 10. Slide plate; 11. Slide groove; 12. Mounting frame; 13. Floating airbag; 14. Bracket; 15. Connecting rod; 16. Winding reel; 17. Winding rope; 18. Connecting groove; 19. Electromagnet one; 20. Connecting plate; 21. Iron block; 22. Connecting seat; 23. Protective cover; 24. Motor; 25. Insert rod; 26. Rubber pad; 27. Slot; 28. Mounting cylinder; 29. ​​Pressure sensor; 30. Spring; 31. Telescopic block; 32. Electromagnet two. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] As attached Figures 1-7 The energy storage tank shown includes an energy storage tank device 1, a control device 2 installed on the outside of the energy storage tank device 1, a cover plate 3 on the top of the energy storage tank device 1, a support frame 4 installed at the center of the top of the cover plate 3, a connecting pipe 5 installed inside the support frame 4, a telescopic hose 6 installed at the bottom of the connecting pipe 5, one end of the telescopic hose 6 passing through and extending to the bottom of the cover plate 3 where a disc-shaped water distributor device 7 is installed, connecting frames 9 are installed on both sides of the outside of the disc-shaped water distributor device 7, and sliding plates 10 are installed on the outside of both connecting frames 9. Slide grooves 11 are formed on both sides of the inside of the energy storage tank device 1. The 0 slides inside the slide 11. The bottom of the two connecting brackets 9 is equipped with mounting brackets 12. The bottom of the two mounting brackets 12 is equipped with floating airbags 13. The bottom of one of the floating airbags 13 is equipped with a temperature detector 8. The top two ends of the cover plate 3 are equipped with two symmetrical brackets 14. The inside of the two brackets 14 is connected to the connecting rod 15 through bearings. One end of the connecting rod 15 is provided with a slot 27. The outside of the connecting rod 15 is equipped with two symmetrical winding reels 16. The inside of the two winding reels 16 is wound with winding ropes 17. One end of the two winding ropes 17 is connected to the two floating airbags 13 respectively. The top of the cover plate 3 has two symmetrical connecting slots 18. Electromagnet 19 and electromagnet 22 are installed on both sides of the interior of each connecting slot 18. Connecting plates 20 are slidably connected inside each connecting slot 18. Iron blocks 21 are embedded inside each connecting plate 20, with their sides corresponding to electromagnet 19 and electromagnet 22 respectively. A connecting seat 22 is installed on the top of both connecting plates 20. Protective covers 23 are installed at both ends of the top of the connecting seat 22. The interior of each protective cover 23... A motor 24 is installed, and the power drive ends of the two motors 24 are connected to the plug rods 25. Several sets of rubber pads 26 distributed in a circular pattern are installed on the outer wall of the plug rods 25. The plug rods 25 correspond to the slots 27. Several sets of mounting cylinders 28 are installed inside the energy storage tank device 1 and at the position of the slide groove 11. A pressure sensor 29 is installed on one side of the inside of the mounting cylinder 28. A spring 30 is installed on one side of the pressure sensor 29. A telescopic block 31 is installed on one side of the spring 30. The telescopic block 31 is located inside the mounting cylinder 28. The floating airbag 13 positions the disc-shaped water distributor 7 at the bottom of the energy storage tank 1, raising it as the water level rises. This prevents uneven water distribution caused by the disc-shaped water distributor 7 being too high when the water level drops. When the slide plate 10 moves inside the slide groove 11, it can compress the telescopic block 31. The pressure value of the pressure sensor 29 is used to sense the water level. The mounting cylinder 28 has three sets, corresponding to the bottom, middle, and top of the energy storage tank 1. When the disc-shaped water distributor 7 needs to move according to the water level, the electromagnet 19 passes through, and the connecting plate 20 moves toward the electromagnet 19. At this time, the insertion rod 25 disengages from the slot 27. When it is necessary to fix the disc-shaped water distributor 7 to the top or rewind the winding rope 17, the electromagnet 22 is energized, the insertion rod 25 moves toward the slot 27 and inserts, the rubber pad 26 increases the tightness of the connection, and the motor 24 drives the connecting rod 15 to rotate.

[0026] The working principle of this invention is as follows: The disc-shaped water distributor device 7 relies on the buoyancy generated by the floating airbag 13. As the water level in the energy storage tank rises, the floating airbag 13 drives the disc-shaped water distributor device 7 to rise as well; when the water level drops, the disc-shaped water distributor device 7 also drops. This effectively avoids the problem of uneven water distribution caused by the disc-shaped water distributor device 7 being too high during the water level drop. When the slide plate 10 moves within the slide groove 11 as the disc-shaped water distributor device 7 rises and falls, it will squeeze the telescopic block 31 when it is at a certain height of the mounting cylinder 28. The telescopic block 31 squeezes the spring 30, causing the spring 30 to apply pressure to the pressure sensor 29. At this time, the pressure sensor 29 senses the change in pressure value and transmits the pressure value signal to the control device 2. The control device 2 can understand the current water level in the energy storage tank according to the preset correspondence between the pressure value and the water level. When the disc-shaped water distributor device 7 needs to move freely according to the water level, the control device 2 controls the electromagnet 19 to be energized. The electromagnet 19 generates magnetism, attracting the iron block 21 in the connecting plate 20, causing the connecting plate 20 to move towards the electromagnet 19. At this time, the insertion rod 25 disengages from the slot 27, and the connecting rod 15 no longer restrains the winding rope 17. The disc-shaped water distributor device 7 can move freely with the water level under the drive of the floating airbag 13. When it is necessary to fix the disc-shaped water distributor device 7 to the top or to perform a winding operation on the winding rope 17, the control device 2 controls the electromagnet 2 32 to be energized. The electromagnet 2 32 generates magnetism, attracting the iron block 21 inside the connecting plate 20, causing the connecting plate 20 to move the insertion rod 25 into the slot 27 and insert it. At this time, the rubber pad 26 increases the tightness of the connection between the insertion rod 25 and the slot 27, ensuring a stable connection. Then, the motor 24 is started, and the motor 24 drives the connecting rod 15 to rotate. The winding rope 17 on the winding reel 16 outside the connecting rod 15 is wound or unwound accordingly. When the winding rope 17 is wound, it will pull the floating airbag 13, thereby driving the disc-shaped water distributor device 7 to rise and be fixed at the top. When the winding rope 17 is unwound, the disc-shaped water distributor device 7 can descend under the action of the floating airbag 13, thereby realizing the fixation or position adjustment of the disc-shaped water distributor device 7. The temperature detector 8 installed at the bottom of the floating airbag 13 can detect the temperature of the water source in a timely manner, making it convenient for staff to observe.

[0027] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can refer to mechanical connection or electrical connection, or internal connection between two components, or direct connection. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationship. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may change. Secondly: The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this invention only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this invention. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this invention can be combined with each other. In conclusion, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An energy storage tank with a built-in radial disc-shaped water distributor, comprising an energy storage tank device (1), characterized in that: A control device (2) is installed on the outside of the energy storage tank device (1). A cover plate (3) is provided on the top of the energy storage tank device (1). A support frame (4) is installed at the center of the top of the cover plate (3). A connecting pipe (5) is installed inside the support frame (4). A telescopic hose (6) is installed at the bottom of the connecting pipe (5). One end of the telescopic hose (6) passes through and extends to the bottom of the cover plate (3) where a disc-shaped water distributor device (7) is installed. Connecting frames (9) are installed on both sides of the outer side of the disc-shaped water distributor device (7). Slide plates (10) are installed on the outer side of both connecting frames (9). Slide grooves (11) are opened on both sides of the inner side of the energy storage tank device (1). 9) is equipped with a mounting bracket (12) at the bottom of each of the two mounting brackets (12), and a floating airbag (13) is installed at the bottom of each of the two floating airbags (13). A temperature detector (8) is installed at the bottom of one of the floating airbags (13). Two symmetrical brackets (14) are installed at both ends of the top of the cover plate (3). A connecting rod (15) is movably connected to the inside of each of the two brackets (14) through a bearing. A slot (27) is opened at one end of the connecting rod (15). Two symmetrical winding reels (16) are installed on the outside of the connecting rod (15). A winding rope (17) is wound inside each of the two winding reels (16). One end of each winding rope (17) is connected to the two floating airbags (13).

2. The energy storage tank with a built-in radial disc-shaped water distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide plate (10) is slidably connected inside the slide groove (11).

3. The energy storage tank with a built-in radial disc-shaped water distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cover plate (3) has two symmetrical connecting grooves (18), and electromagnet one (19) and electromagnet two (32) are installed on both sides of the interior of the two connecting grooves (18).

4. The energy storage tank with a built-in radial disc-shaped water distributor according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both of the connecting slots (18) are slidably connected to connecting plates (20), and both connecting plates (20) are embedded with iron blocks (21). The two sides of the iron blocks (21) correspond to electromagnet one (19) and electromagnet two (32) respectively.

5. The energy storage tank with a built-in radial disc-shaped water distributor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the two connecting plates (20) is jointly equipped with a connecting seat (22), and both ends of the top of the connecting seat (22) are equipped with protective covers (23), and motors (24) are installed inside the two protective covers (23).

6. The energy storage tank with a built-in radial disc-shaped water distributor according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both motors (24) are connected to a plug rod (25) at their power drive ends. The outer wall of the plug rod (25) is fitted with several sets of rubber pads (26) arranged in a circular pattern. The plug rod (25) corresponds to the slot (27).

7. The energy storage tank with a built-in radial disc-shaped water distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several sets of mounting cylinders (28) are installed inside the energy storage tank device (1) and at the position of the slide (11). A pressure sensor (29) is installed on one side of the inside of the mounting cylinder (28).

8. The energy storage tank with a built-in radial disc-shaped water distributor according to claim 7, characterized in that: A spring (30) is installed on one side of the pressure sensor (29), and a telescopic block (31) is installed on one side of the spring (30). The telescopic block (31) is located inside the mounting cylinder (28).