Solar heat collector header

The integration of a rotating device with a solar collector manifold allows heat collecting tubes to track the sun's path, improving energy absorption efficiency and ease of use with a simple structure.

CN222143406UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10SHANDONG HEZE TONGYANG AMPEREX TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420694702.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-07
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing solar collectors face inefficiencies in energy absorption due to the sun's movement, as the heat collecting tubes may not directly face the sun, leading to reduced solar energy utilization.

Method used

A rotating device is integrated into the solar collector manifold, comprising a rotating rod, driving motor, gears, and a protective plate, allowing the heat collecting tubes to follow the sun's trajectory and automatically reset at night, ensuring optimal energy absorption.

Benefits of technology

The rotating device enhances solar energy collection efficiency by ensuring the tubes face the sun throughout the day and can automatically reset, maintaining optimal orientation and protecting against environmental factors.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of solar energy, and discloses a solar heat collector header which comprises a protective outer cover, a plurality of heat collecting pipes are fixedly installed below the protective outer cover at equal intervals, and a support is further fixedly installed below the protective outer cover. And a rotating device capable of enabling the heat collecting pipe to rotate along with the sun is arranged below the protective outer cover, and the rotating device comprises a rotating rod. By arranging the bottom plate, the first connecting plate, the rotating rod, the limiting groove, the reset torsion spring, the spur gear, the half gear and the driving motor, the heat collecting pipe can rotate along with the track of the sun through rotation of the output end of the driving motor, so that the heat collecting pipe can better face the sun to utilize solar energy, automatic reset can be achieved at night, use is convenient, and practicability is high. The structure is simple. And the rotating device can be protected, the situation that the rotating device cannot operate due to the influence of wind and rain is prevented, and a crucial effect is achieved on operation of the rotating device.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of solar energy, and in particular relates to a solar collector header. Background Art

[0002] Solar energy is a renewable energy source. It refers to the thermal radiation energy of the sun (see the three ways of heat energy transmission: radiation), and its main manifestation is the so-called sunlight. In modern times, it is generally used to generate electricity or provide energy for water heaters. Since the birth of life on Earth, it has mainly survived on the thermal radiation energy provided by the sun. Since ancient times, humans have also known how to use sunlight to dry objects and as a method of making food, such as making salt and drying salted fish. With the decreasing supply of fossil fuels, solar energy has become an important part of human energy use and has been continuously developed. There are two ways to utilize solar energy: photothermal conversion and photoelectric conversion. Solar power generation is an emerging renewable energy source. Solar energy in a broad sense also includes wind energy, chemical energy, water energy, etc. on the earth. A solar collector is a heating device that converts solar energy into thermal energy, heating water from low temperature to high temperature to meet people's use of hot water in life and production. However, during the use of solar collectors in the prior art, the inventors found the following usage problems:

[0003] The prior art discloses a solar collector manifold and a solar collector (202120492171.6), including a water-conducting liner and a protective outer cover arranged outside the liner; the hood wall of the protective outer cover is provided with a plurality of heat collecting tube insertion holes arranged at intervals, and a rotating drum with one end extending into the protective outer cover and the other end extending out of the protective outer cover is respectively rotatably arranged in each heat collecting tube insertion hole, each rotating drum is coaxially fixed to a synchronous pulley in the protective outer cover, and each synchronous pulley is connected by a synchronous belt transmission arranged in the protective outer cover, and the synchronous belt is driven by a motor fixed on the protective outer cover. The prior art absorbs solar energy to generate heat energy through a heat collecting tube, but the sun is moving all the time, and sometimes the heat collecting tube may not face the sun directly, which reduces the absorption effect of solar energy and has certain disadvantages in use.

[0004] In view of this, the present utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0006] A solar collector manifold comprises a protective outer cover, a plurality of heat collecting tubes are fixedly installed at equal intervals below the protective outer cover, a bracket is also fixedly installed below the protective outer cover, a rotating device is arranged below the protective outer cover so as to make the heat collecting tubes rotate with the sun, and the rotating device comprises a rotating rod.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the rotating device also includes a bottom plate, a driving motor is fixedly mounted on the bottom wall of the bottom plate, and a half gear is fixedly mounted on the top wall of the driving motor.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, a limit groove is opened on the top wall of the base plate at the front side of the driving motor, the rotating rod is movably installed in the cavity of the limit groove, and a return torsion spring is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the rotating rod, and the return torsion spring is fixedly connected to the cavity of the limit groove.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, a spur gear is fixedly installed on the side wall of the rotating rod, the spur gear and the half gear are meshed with each other, a first connecting plate is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the protective outer cover, and the top wall of the rotating rod is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the first connecting plate.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, a protective plate is fixedly mounted on the top wall of the bottom plate, and the rotating rod passes through the protective plate and is movably connected to the protective plate in a sealed manner.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, a second connecting plate is fixedly mounted on the bottom wall of the bracket, and a universal wheel is fixedly mounted on the bottom wall of the second connecting plate.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. In summary, by setting up a rotating device, the rotating device can rotate to enable the heat collecting tube to better perform heat collection operations during the day. Compared with the existing technology, it can better utilize solar energy and is easy to use and has a simple structure.

[0014] 2. In summary, by setting the bottom plate, the first connecting plate, the rotating rod, the limit groove, the reset torsion spring, the spur gear, the half gear and the driving motor, the heat collecting tube can be rotated along the trajectory of the sun by rotating the output end of the driving motor, so that the heat collecting tube can better face the sun and utilize solar energy. It can also automatically reset at night, which is easy to use and has a simple structure.

[0015] 3. In summary, by setting up the protective plate, the protective plate can protect the rotating device and prevent it from being affected by wind and rain and becoming unable to operate. It plays a vital role in the operation of the rotating device, is easy to use, and has a simple structure.

[0016] 4. In summary, by providing the second connecting plate and the universal wheel, the universal wheel can not only support the protective cover to assist the operation of the rotating device, but also facilitate the rotation of the protective cover, which is easy to use and has a simple structure.

[0017] The specific implementation of the utility model is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In the attached picture:

[0019] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of one side of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional view of the other side of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the rotating device of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0023] In the figure: 10, protective cover; 11, heat collecting tube; 12, bracket; 13, bottom plate; 14, first connecting plate; 15, rotating rod; 16, protective plate; 17, limit groove; 18, reset torsion spring; 19, spur gear; 21, half gear; 22, drive motor; 23, universal wheel; 24, second connecting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the utility model.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, a solar collector manifold includes a protective outer cover 10, a plurality of heat collecting tubes 11 are fixedly installed at equal intervals below the protective outer cover 10, a bracket 12 is also fixedly installed below the protective outer cover 10, and a rotating device is arranged below the protective outer cover 10 to enable the heat collecting tubes 11 to rotate with the sun, and the rotating device includes a rotating rod 15.

[0026] It is worth noting that the protective cover 10, the heat collecting tube 11 and the bracket 13 have all been disclosed in a solar collector manifold and a solar collector (202120492171.6), and will not be elaborated here.

[0027] During specific use, the rotating device can rotate so that the heat collecting tube 11 can better perform heat collection operations during the day.

[0028] In summary, by providing a rotating device, the rotating device can rotate to enable the heat collecting tube 11 to better perform heat collection operations during the day. Compared with the prior art, it can better utilize solar energy and is easy to use and has a simple structure.

[0029] like Figure 3 and Figure 2 As shown, the rotating device further comprises a bottom plate 13 , a driving motor 22 is fixedly mounted on the bottom wall of the bottom plate 13 , and a half gear 21 is fixedly mounted on the top wall of the driving motor 22 .

[0030] A limiting groove 17 is provided on the top wall of the base plate 13 at the front side of the driving motor 22, and the rotating rod 15 is movably installed in the cavity of the limiting groove 17. A return torsion spring 18 is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the rotating rod 15, and the return torsion spring 18 is fixedly connected to the cavity of the limiting groove 17.

[0031] A spur gear 19 is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the rotating rod 15, and the spur gear 19 meshes with the half gear 21. A first connecting plate 14 is fixedly mounted on the bottom wall of the protective cover 10, and the top wall of the rotating rod 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the first connecting plate 14. The driving motor 22 is connected to the power supply and the switch by electrical signals.

[0032] In specific use, when the output end of the driving motor 22 rotates, the half gear 21 can be driven to rotate, the rotation of the half gear 21 can drive the spur gear 19 to rotate, the rotation of the spur gear 19 can drive the rotating rod 15 to rotate, the rotation of the rotating rod 15 can drive the protective cover 10 to rotate through the first connecting plate 14, and the rotation of the protective cover 10 can drive the plurality of heat collecting tubes 11 to rotate. The rotation speed of the heat collecting tube 11 is controlled by setting the rotation speed of the driving motor 22, so that the heat collecting tube 11 can be more The invention can directly face the sun and utilize solar energy. During the rotation of the rotating rod 15, the reset torsion spring 18 can also be driven to rotate. At night, the half gear 21 just cancels the meshing with the spur gear 19, and the rotating rod 15 can be automatically reset by the action of the reset torsion spring 18. The automatic reset of the rotating rod 15 can drive the protective cover 10 and the heat collecting tube 11 to automatically reset. During the day, the half gear 21 can rotate and mesh with the spur gear 19 to continue working. The limit groove 17 can limit the reset torsion spring 18 and the rotating rod 15.

[0033] In summary, by arranging the base plate 13, the first connecting plate 14, the rotating rod 15, the limiting groove 17, the reset torsion spring 18, the spur gear 19, the half gear 21 and the driving motor 22, the heat collecting tube 11 can be rotated along the trajectory of the sun by rotating the output end of the driving motor 22, so that the heat collecting tube 11 can better face the sun and utilize solar energy, and can also automatically reset at night, which is easy to use and has a simple structure.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, a protective plate 16 is fixedly mounted on the top wall of the bottom plate 13 , and the rotating rod 15 passes through the protective plate 16 and is movably connected to the protective plate 16 in a sealed manner.

[0035] During specific use, the protective plate 16 can protect the rotating device and prevent it from being affected by wind and rain and becoming unable to operate, thus playing a vital role in the operation of the rotating device.

[0036] In summary, by setting up the protective plate 16, the protective plate 16 can protect the rotating device and prevent it from being affected by wind and rain and causing it to be unable to operate. It plays a vital role in the operation of the rotating device, is easy to use, and has a simple structure.

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, a second connecting plate 24 is fixedly mounted on the bottom wall of the bracket 12 , and a universal wheel 23 is fixedly mounted on the bottom wall of the second connecting plate 24 .

[0038] During actual use, the universal wheel 23 can not only support the protective cover 10 and facilitate the operation of the rotating device, but also make it convenient for the protective cover 10 to enter the second connecting plate 24 to conveniently replace the universal wheel 23 without affecting the bracket 12.

[0039] In summary, by providing the second connecting plate 24 and the universal wheel 23, the universal wheel 23 can not only support the protective cover 10 to assist the operation of the rotating device, but also facilitate the rotation of the protective cover 10, which is easy to use and has a simple structure.

[0040] It is understood that the present invention is described by some embodiments, and those skilled in the art are aware that various changes or equivalent substitutions may be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, under the teachings of the present invention, these features and embodiments may be modified to adapt to specific circumstances and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A solar collector header, comprising a protective cover (10), a plurality of heat collecting tubes (11) are fixedly installed at equal intervals below the protective cover (10), and a bracket (12) is also fixedly installed below the protective cover (10), characterized in that: A rotating device is provided below the protective outer cover (10) and can enable the heat collecting tube (11) to rotate following the sun, and the rotating device comprises a rotating rod (15).

2. The solar collector header according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating device also includes a bottom plate (13), a driving motor (22) is fixedly mounted on the bottom wall of the bottom plate (13), and a half gear (21) is fixedly mounted on the top wall of the driving motor (22).

3. The solar collector header according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting groove (17) is provided on the top wall surface of the bottom plate (13) at a position in front of the driving motor (22); the rotating rod (15) is movably mounted in the cavity of the limiting groove (17); a return torsion spring (18) is fixedly mounted on the bottom wall surface of the rotating rod (15); and the return torsion spring (18) is fixedly connected to the cavity of the limiting groove (17).

4. The solar collector header according to claim 3, characterized in that: A spur gear (19) is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the rotating rod (15), and the spur gear (19) and the half gear (21) are meshed with each other. A first connecting plate (14) is fixedly mounted on the bottom wall of the protective cover (10), and the top wall of the rotating rod (15) is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the first connecting plate (14).

5. The solar collector header according to claim 4, characterized in that: A protective plate (16) is also fixedly mounted on the top wall of the bottom plate (13), and the rotating rod (15) passes through the protective plate (16) and is movably connected to the protective plate (16) in a sealed manner.

6. The solar collector header according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second connecting plate (24) is fixedly mounted on the bottom wall surface of the bracket (12), and a universal wheel (23) is fixedly mounted on the bottom wall surface of the second connecting plate (24).