Hot water tank and water purifier

Abstract

The utility model provides a hot water tank and a water purifier, and relates to the technical field of water purifiers. The hot water tank comprises a water tank body, a small water tank, a water outlet and a first heating part, the small water tank is arranged in the water tank body and provided with an opening communicated with the water tank body, the first heating part is arranged in the small water tank, and the small water tank is communicated with the outside through the water outlet. When the water consumption is small, water in the small water tank can be heated through the first heating part, the heated water in the small water tank can be used by a user through the water outlet, water in the whole water tank body does not need to be heated, the water amount in the small water tank is small, heating time is short, the effects of saving energy and reducing consumption are achieved, the waiting time of the user can be shortened, and the use experience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water purifiers, in particular to a hot water tank and a water purifier. Background Art

[0002] At present, water purifiers on the market usually have only one hot water tank, and a heating pipe is set in the hot water tank for heating. The hot water tank is usually large in size. During use, when the user only needs a small amount of water, the water in the entire hot water tank will also be heated, which consumes a lot of energy and takes a long time to heat. The user has a long waiting time, which affects the user experience. The top of the hot water tank rarely has a detachable structure, which is not convenient for the installation and maintenance of the internal structure of the hot water tank, and the top usually needs to be welded and is prone to rust. The heating pipe is usually clustered, with a small heating area and a large heating power per unit area, which causes the water tank to make a lot of noise during the heating process, affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide a hot water tank and a water purifier.

[0004] The utility model solves the above technical problems through the following technical solutions:

[0005] The utility model provides a hot water tank, which comprises a water tank body, a small water tank, a water outlet and a first heating part;

[0006] The small water tank is arranged inside the water tank body, and the small water tank is provided with an opening connected to the water tank body. The first heating part is arranged inside the small water tank, and the first heating part is used to heat the water inside the small water tank. The small water tank is connected to the outside through the water outlet.

[0007] In the present solution, the hot water tank includes a water tank body, a small water tank, a water outlet and a first heating part. The small water tank is arranged inside the water tank body, and the first heating part is arranged inside the small water tank. When the water consumption is small, the water in the small water tank can be heated by the first heating part, and the heated water in the small water tank can be provided to the user through the water outlet. There is no need to heat the water in the entire water tank body. The amount of water in the small water tank is small, and the heating time is short, thereby achieving the effect of energy saving and consumption reduction, and can also reduce the user's waiting time and improve the user experience.

[0008] Preferably, the hot water tank further comprises a second heating unit, the second heating unit is arranged in the water tank body and outside the small water tank, and the second heating unit is used to heat the water outside the small water tank;

[0009] Wherein, the second heating part and the first heating part are independently arranged.

[0010] In this solution, the second heating unit is used to heat the water outside the small water tank. The second heating unit is independently set from the first heating unit, and the second heating unit and the first heating unit can be turned on separately or together. When the water consumption is small, the first heating unit can be turned on separately to heat the water in the small water tank, which reduces the heating time and saves energy. When the water consumption is large, the second heating unit can be turned on or the first heating unit and the second heating unit can be turned on at the same time, so that the water in the hot water tank can be heated quickly, the heating time can be reduced, the user's waiting time can be reduced, and the user experience can be improved.

[0011] Preferably, the small water tank is made of a heat-conductive material, and at least a portion of the second heating portion is in contact with an outer wall surface of the small water tank.

[0012] In this solution, the material of the small water tank is a heat-conducting material. By fitting at least a portion of the second heating part to the outer wall of the small water tank, the heat of the second heating part can be transferred to the small water tank through the outer wall of the small water tank, thereby heating the water inside the small water tank and improving the heating effect of the hot water tank.

[0013] Preferably, the small water tank is made of a heat-conductive material, and the first heating portion is in contact with at least one inner wall surface of the small water tank.

[0014] In the present scheme, the first heating part itself can heat the water in the small water tank. The material of the small water tank is a heat-conducting material. By fitting the first heating part to at least one inner wall surface of the small water tank, heat can be transferred through the wall surface of the small water tank, so that the temperature of each wall surface of the small water tank is increased, which is used to heat the water inside the small water tank and improve the heating effect of the small water tank. Heat can also be transferred to the outside of the small water tank through the wall surface of the small water tank to heat the water outside the small water tank, thereby improving the heating effect of the hot water tank.

[0015] Preferably, the second heating part is arranged on the inner wall surface of the water tank body, and / or the second heating part is arranged inside the water tank body, and there is a gap between at least part of the second heating part and the inner wall surface of the water tank body.

[0016] In this solution, the second heating part is arranged on the inner wall surface of the water tank body, and is used to heat the water in the water tank body, thereby improving the heating effect of the hot water tank. The second heating part is arranged inside the water tank body, and there is a gap between at least part of the second heating part and the inner wall surface of the water tank body, so that the second heating part can be prevented from heating the inner wall surface of the water tank, the wall surface temperature of the hot water tank can be prevented from rising, and the user can be prevented from being scalded by the wall surface of the hot water tank when using it.

[0017] Preferably, in the projection along the axis of the water tank body, the projection length of the second heating portion is greater than the projection length of the small water tank.

[0018] In this solution, the projected length of the second heating part is greater than the projected length of the small water tank, so that the heating range of the second heating part can be larger and the heating effect of the hot water tank can be better.

[0019] Preferably, the first heating part and / or the second heating part is a heating tube, and the shape of the heating tube is M-shaped.

[0020] In this solution, the first heating part and / or the second heating part adopts a heating tube. The tubular structure can increase the contact area between the heating part and the water, thereby achieving a better heating effect. The shape of the heating tube is set to be M-shaped. Compared with the clustered heating tube, the contact area between the heating part and the water is further increased. Under the same heating effect, the required energy consumption is reduced, the heating power per unit area is small, and the noise generated is smaller, thereby improving the user experience.

[0021] Preferably, the water tank body comprises a side wall and a top cover, and the top cover is detachably connected to the side wall;

[0022] And / or, the hot water tank further comprises a plurality of water level probes, at least part of the areas of the plurality of water level probes are located inside the water tank body, and the plurality of water level probes are used to detect water levels at different heights.

[0023] In this solution, the top cover and side walls of the water tank body are detachable, and the top cover and side walls do not need to be welded, which can avoid rust, extend the service life of the hot water tank, and facilitate the installation and maintenance of the internal structure of the hot water tank. The water level probe is used to detect water levels at different heights and detect the water level in the hot water tank. At least part of the area of ​​the multiple water level probes is located inside the water tank body. When the top cover is detachable, it is convenient to install and maintain the water level probe.

[0024] Preferably, a water inlet is provided on the water tank body, and the opening of the small water tank is provided at one end of the small water tank close to the water inlet;

[0025] And / or, the hot water tank further comprises a water retaining member, wherein the water retaining member is arranged inside the hot water tank, the water retaining member is arranged on the inner side of the water inlet, and the water retaining member is used to slow down the flow rate of incoming water.

[0026] In this solution, a water inlet is provided on the water tank body, and the opening of the small water tank is provided at one end of the small water tank close to the water inlet, so that water from the water inlet can enter the small water tank from the opening. The water retaining member is used to slow down the flow rate of the incoming water, so as to prevent the cold water entering the hot water tank and the hot water in the hot water tank from mixing too quickly, causing the water temperature inside the hot water tank to drop suddenly.

[0027] The utility model also provides a water purifier, which comprises the above-mentioned hot water tank.

[0028] In this solution, the water purifier has the same effect as the hot water tank described above.

[0029] The positive and progressive effects of the utility model are:

[0030] The utility model also provides a hot water tank and a water purifier. The hot water tank includes a water tank body, a small water tank, a water outlet and a first heating part. The small water tank is arranged inside the water tank body. The small water tank is provided with an opening connected to the water tank body. The first heating part is arranged inside the small water tank. The small water tank is connected to the outside through the water outlet. When the water consumption is small, the water in the small water tank can be heated by the first heating part. The heated water in the small water tank can be used by the user through the water outlet. There is no need to heat the water in the entire water tank body. The water in the small water tank is small, and the heating time is short, so as to achieve the effect of energy saving and consumption reduction, and can also reduce the waiting time of the user and improve the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the internal three-dimensional structure of a hot water tank according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a hot water tank according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0033] Figure 3 It is another three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a hot water tank according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0034] Description of reference numerals:

[0035] Hot water tank 100

[0036] Water tank body 200

[0037] Top cover 210

[0038] Side wall 220

[0039] Bottom plate 230

[0040] Water Inlet 231

[0041] Water retaining parts 232

[0042] Exhaust port 233

[0043] Sewage outlet 234

[0044] Small water tank 300

[0045] Opening 310

[0046] First heating unit 400

[0047] Second heating unit 500

[0048] Water outlet 600

[0049] Water level probe 700

[0050] High water level probe 710

[0051] Water level probe 720

[0052] Low water level probe 730

[0053] Blind pipe 810

[0054] Thermostat 820

[0055] Temperature control probe 830

[0056] Exhaust pipe 840

[0057] Axis direction x DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] The present invention is further described below by way of embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiments.

[0059] This embodiment provides a water purifier, which includes a hot water tank 100 .

[0060] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, Figure 1 A side wall 220 of the hot water tank 100 is hidden. The hot water tank 100 includes a water tank body 200, a small water tank 300, a water outlet 600 and a first heating unit 400. The small water tank 300 is arranged inside the water tank body 200. The small water tank 300 is provided with an opening 310 connected to the water tank body 200. The first heating unit 400 is arranged inside the small water tank 300. The first heating unit 400 is used to heat the water inside the small water tank 300. The small water tank 300 is connected to the outside through the water outlet 600. When the water consumption is small, the water in the small water tank 300 can be heated by the first heating unit 400. The heated water in the small water tank 300 can be used by the user through the water outlet 600. There is no need to heat the water in the entire water tank body 200. The amount of water in the small water tank 300 is small, and the heating time is short, so as to achieve the effect of energy saving and consumption reduction, and also reduce the waiting time of the user, and improve the user experience.

[0061] In this embodiment, the openings 310 are a plurality of circular through holes. In other embodiments, the openings 310 may also be other shapes and numbers that are considered appropriate by those skilled in the art.

[0062] The hot water tank 100 also includes a second heating unit 500, which is arranged in the water tank body 200 and outside the small water tank 300. The second heating unit 500 is used to heat the water outside the small water tank 300, wherein the second heating unit 500 and the first heating unit 400 are independently arranged, and the second heating unit 500 and the first heating unit 400 can be opened separately or together. In other words, the opening and closing of the first heating unit 400 and the second heating unit 500 do not affect each other. When the water consumption is small, the first heating unit 400 can be opened separately to heat the water in the small water tank 300, reducing the heating time, saving energy and reducing consumption, and when the water consumption is large, the second heating unit 500 can be opened or the first heating unit 400 and the second heating unit 500 can be opened at the same time, so that the water in the hot water tank 100 can be quickly heated, reducing the heating time, reducing the waiting time of users, and improving the user experience.

[0063] The material of the small water tank 300 is a heat-conducting material, and at least a portion of the second heating portion 500 is in contact with the outer wall of the small water tank 300. By at least a portion of the second heating portion 500 being in contact with the outer wall of the small water tank 300, the heat of the second heating portion 500 can be transferred to the small water tank 300 through the outer wall of the small water tank 300, thereby heating the water inside the small water tank 300 and achieving a better heating effect of the hot water tank 100. In other embodiments, the second heating portion 500 may not be in contact with the outer wall of the small water tank 300.

[0064] In this embodiment, the second heating part 500 is attached to the bottom wall of the small water tank 300. In other embodiments, the second heating part 500 may also be attached to other walls of the small water tank 300, or may be attached to multiple walls, thereby improving the heating efficiency. The specific attachment form of the second heating part 500 and the small water tank 300 is not limited here.

[0065] The first heating part 400 itself can heat the water in the small water tank 300. The first heating part 400 is attached to at least one inner wall of the small water tank 300. Since the material of the small water tank 300 is a heat-conducting material, the heat can be transferred through the wall of the small water tank 300 by heat conduction, so that the temperature of each wall of the small water tank 300 is increased, which is used to heat the water inside the small water tank 300 and improve the heating effect of the small water tank 300. The heat can also be transferred to the outside of the small water tank 300 through the wall of the small water tank 300 to heat the water outside the small water tank 300, so that the heating effect of the hot water tank 100 is better. In addition, the first heating part 400 and the second heating part 500 can be turned on at the same time. When the first heating part 400 and the second heating part 500 are both attached to the wall of the small water tank 300, the heat can be better transferred and the heating effect of the hot water tank 100 is better. In other embodiments, the first heating part 400 and the inner wall of the small water tank 300 may not be attached.

[0066] In this embodiment, the first heating unit 400 is attached to the bottom wall of the small water tank 300. In other embodiments, the first heating unit 400 may also be attached to other walls of the small water tank 300, or may be attached to multiple walls. The specific attachment form of the first heating unit 400 and the small water tank 300 is not limited here.

[0067] In this embodiment, the second heating portion 500 is disposed inside the water tank body 200, and there is a gap between at least part of the second heating portion 500 and the inner wall surface of the water tank body 200, thereby preventing the second heating portion 500 from heating the inner wall surface of the water tank 100, preventing the wall surface temperature of the hot water tank 100 from rising, and preventing the user from being scalded by the wall surface of the hot water tank 100 during use.

[0068] In other embodiments, the second heating part 500 is arranged on the inner wall surface of the water tank body 200, and is used to heat the water in the water tank body 100 to improve the heating effect of the hot water tank 100. Other setting relationships between the second heating part 500 and the water tank body 200 that are deemed appropriate by other technicians in this field may also be adopted.

[0069] In this embodiment, the small water tank 300 and the water tank body 200 are both made of 304 stainless steel. In other embodiments, other materials of the small water tank 300 and the water tank body 200 that are considered appropriate by those skilled in the art may also be selected.

[0070] like Figure 1 As shown, in the projection of the axial direction x of the water tank body 200, the projection length of the second heating part 500 is greater than the projection length of the small water tank 300, so that the heating range of the second heating part 500 can be larger and the heating effect of the hot water tank 100 can be better.

[0071] In this embodiment, the first heating part 400 and the second heating part 500 are heating tubes. The tubular structure can increase the contact area between the heating part and the water, so that the heating effect is better. The shape of the heating tube is set to M-type. Compared with the clustered heating tube, the contact area between the heating part and the water is further increased. Under the same heating effect, the required energy consumption is reduced, the heating power per unit area is small, and the noise generated is smaller, which improves the user experience. In this embodiment, the second heating part 500 is M-shaped. In other embodiments, the first heating part 400 can also be set to M-type, or the first heating part 400 and the second heating part 500 can both be set to M-type, or other shapes of the first heating part 400 and the second heating part 500 that are deemed appropriate by those skilled in the art can be selected.

[0072] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the water tank body 200 includes a side wall 220 and a top cover 210. The top cover 210 is detachably connected to the side wall 220. The top cover 210 and the side wall 220 do not need to be welded, which can avoid rust, extend the service life of the hot water tank 100, and facilitate the installation and maintenance of the internal structure of the hot water tank 100.

[0073] In this embodiment, the top cover 210 and the side wall 220 are connected by fasteners. In other embodiments, snap-fitting or other detachable connection methods of the top cover 210 and the side wall 220 deemed appropriate by those skilled in the art may also be adopted.

[0074] The hot water tank 100 further includes a plurality of water level probes 700, at least part of which is located inside the water tank body 200. The plurality of water level probes 700 are used to detect water levels at different heights and detect the water level in the hot water tank 100. The water level probes 700 are located inside the water tank body 200. When the top cover 210 is detachable, it is convenient to install and maintain the water level probes 700. In this embodiment, the water level probes 700 are connected to the top cover 210 of the water tank body 200. In other embodiments, the water level probes 700 may also be connected to the side wall 220 of the water tank body 200, or to other positions deemed appropriate by those skilled in the art.

[0075] In this embodiment, the hot water tank 100 is provided with a high water level probe 710, a middle water level probe 720 and a low water level probe 730, and the three water level probes 700 detect different water level heights of the hot water tank 100. In other embodiments, only one water level probe 700 may be provided, or other numbers of water level probes 700 considered by those skilled in the art may be used.

[0076] like Figure 3 As shown, a water inlet 231 is provided on the water tank body 200, and an opening 310 of the small water tank 300 is provided at one end of the small water tank 300 close to the water inlet 231, so that water from the water inlet 231 can enter the small water tank 300 from the opening 310. In this embodiment, the water inlet 231 is provided on the bottom plate 230 of the water tank body 200. In other embodiments, the water inlet 231 can also be provided at other positions deemed appropriate by those skilled in the art.

[0077] The bottom plate 230 is also provided with an exhaust port 233 and a sewage outlet 234. The exhaust port 233 is connected to the exhaust pipe 840. The exhaust port 233 is used to discharge the water vapor generated when the hot water tank 100 is heated to prevent the hot water tank 100 from expanding.

[0078] The hot water tank 100 also includes a water retaining member 232, which is disposed inside the hot water tank 100 and on the inner side of the water inlet 231. The water retaining member 232 is used to slow down the flow rate of incoming water to prevent the cold water entering the hot water tank 100 and the hot water in the hot water tank 100 from mixing too quickly, causing the water temperature inside the hot water tank 100 to drop suddenly.

[0079] In this embodiment, the hot water tank 100 also includes a thermostat 820 and a temperature control probe 830. The temperature control probe 830 is installed on the blind pipe 810. The temperature control probe 830 is used to detect the water temperature in the hot water tank 100. The thermostat 820 is used to adjust the heating temperature of the first heating part 400 and the second heating according to the detected water temperature.

[0080] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship of the device or component in normal use, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation at any time, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention in this regard.

[0081] Although the specific implementations of the utility model are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, and the protection scope of the utility model is defined by the attached claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these implementations without departing from the principle and essence of the utility model, but these changes and modifications fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A hot water tank, characterized in that: The hot water tank comprises a water tank body, a small water tank, a water outlet and a first heating part; The small water tank is arranged inside the water tank body, and the small water tank is provided with an opening connected to the water tank body. The first heating part is arranged inside the small water tank, and the first heating part is used to heat the water inside the small water tank. The small water tank is connected to the outside through the water outlet.

2. The hot water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that The hot water tank further comprises a second heating part, which is arranged in the water tank body and outside the small water tank, and the second heating part is used to heat the water outside the small water tank; Wherein, the second heating part and the first heating part are independently arranged.

3. The hot water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material of the small water tank is a heat-conducting material, and at least a portion of the second heating portion is in contact with the outer wall surface of the small water tank.

4. The hot water tank according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The small water tank is made of a heat-conducting material, and the first heating portion is in contact with at least one inner wall surface of the small water tank.

5. The hot water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second heating part is arranged on the inner wall surface of the water tank body, and / or the second heating part is arranged inside the water tank body, and there is a gap between at least part of the second heating part and the inner wall surface of the water tank body.

6. The hot water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the projection along the axis of the water tank body, the projection length of the second heating portion is greater than the projection length of the small water tank.

7. The hot water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that The first heating part and / or the second heating part is a heating tube, and the shape of the heating tube is M-shaped.

8. The hot water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that The water tank body comprises a side wall and a top cover, and the top cover is detachably connected to the side wall; And / or, the hot water tank further comprises a plurality of water level probes, at least part of the areas of the plurality of water level probes are located inside the water tank body, and the plurality of water level probes are used to detect water levels at different heights.

9. The hot water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that The water tank body is provided with a water inlet, and the opening of the small water tank is provided at one end of the small water tank close to the water inlet; And / or, the hot water tank further comprises a water retaining member, wherein the water retaining member is arranged inside the hot water tank, the water retaining member is arranged on the inner side of the water inlet, and the water retaining member is used to slow down the flow rate of incoming water.

10. A water purifier, characterized in that: The hot water tank comprises a hot water tank as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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