Water tank and outdoor unit

Abstract

The utility model relates to a water tank and an outdoor unit, and the water tank comprises a tank body which is vertically arranged; the functional device is mounted at the bottom of the box body, and part of the functional device extends into the box body; the isolation bracket is mounted at the bottom of the box body and covers the periphery of the functional device, so that the functional device is positioned in the isolation bracket; an opening is formed in one end, far away from the box body, of the isolation bracket; and the end cover is mounted on the isolation bracket so as to seal the opening of the isolation bracket. According to the water tank, the isolation support covering the functional device located at the bottom is arranged at the bottom, the end cover is installed on the side, away from the bottom of the water tank, of the isolation support, and then the end cover and the functional device are isolated through the isolation support, so that potential safety hazards caused by interference between the end cover and the functional device are prevented; the safety performance of the water tank and the outdoor unit is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of heating and ventilation, in particular to a water tank and an outdoor unit. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, a functional device (such as an electric heater) is usually provided at the bottom of a water tank for an outdoor unit, and an end cover is provided at the bottom of the water tank. When the end cover contacts the functional device, a safety hazard such as burning may occur. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an improved water tank, and further provide an improved outdoor unit.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the technical problem is: construct a water tank, including:

[0005] A box body, wherein the box body is arranged vertically;

[0006] A functional device is installed at the bottom of the box and partially extends into the box;

[0007] An isolation bracket is installed at the bottom of the box body and covers the periphery of the functional device so that the functional device is located inside the isolation bracket; an opening is provided at one end of the isolation bracket away from the box body;

[0008] An end cover is mounted on the isolation bracket to close the opening of the isolation bracket.

[0009] In some embodiments, the isolation bracket includes an annular frame and at least one supporting portion;

[0010] The support portion is disposed on the annular frame, extends toward the box body and is connected to the bottom of the box body;

[0011] The end cover is mounted on the annular frame.

[0012] In some embodiments, the support portion is multiple;

[0013] The plurality of support portions are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the functional device.

[0014] In some embodiments, the functional device includes an electric heater, and the electric heater partially extends into the box.

[0015] In some embodiments, the electric heater includes a support and a heating rod; the support is installed at the bottom of the box; the heating rod is arranged on the support and extends into the box.

[0016] In some embodiments, the functional device includes an anti-dry-burn protector; the anti-dry-burn protector partially extends into the box body.

[0017] In some embodiments, the anti-dry burning protector includes a tube body, a temperature sensing element, a control seat and a fixing frame;

[0018] The tube part extends into the box, and the tube includes a closed end and an open end arranged opposite to the closed end; the closed end is arranged in the box, and the open end is arranged outside the box;

[0019] The temperature sensing element is installed in the tube body and passes through the open end to be connected with the control seat;

[0020] The control seat is installed at the bottom of the box;

[0021] The fixing frame is arranged at the bottom of the box body and is connected to the control seat so as to fix the anti-dry-burning protector at the bottom of the box body.

[0022] In some embodiments, the end cover and the isolation bracket are fixed by screws or a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0023] In some embodiments, the end cap is an insulating end cap;

[0024] And / or, the water tank further includes a heat preservation structure arranged on the periphery of the tank body.

[0025] The utility model also constructs an outdoor unit, comprising a housing and the water tank of the utility model;

[0026] The water tank is arranged in the casing.

[0027] The implementation of the water tank and outdoor unit of the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the water tank is provided with an isolation bracket at the bottom to cover the functional device located on the bottom, and the end cover is installed on the side of the isolation bracket away from the bottom of the water tank to isolate the end cover from the functional device through the isolation bracket, thereby preventing the end cover from interfering with the functional device to cause safety hazards, thereby improving the safety performance of the water tank and the outdoor unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0029] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the outdoor unit in the first embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the partial structure explosion of the outdoor unit shown;

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the partial structure of the water tank of the outdoor unit is shown;

[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A sectional view of a partial structure of a water tank of an outdoor unit is shown;

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the partial structure explosion of the bottom of the water tank of the outdoor unit is shown;

[0034] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the functional components of the water tank shown;

[0035] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the isolation bracket structure of the water tank shown;

[0036] Figure 8 yes Figure 2 Another partial structural cross-sectional view of the water tank of the outdoor unit shown;

[0037] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the partial structure decomposition of the water tank of the outdoor unit in the second embodiment of the utility model is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to have a clearer understanding of the technical features, purposes and effects of the present invention, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, it should be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by "front", "back", "up", "down", "left", "right", "longitudinal", "horizontal", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "head", "tail", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are constructed and operated in a specific direction, and are only for the convenience of describing the present technical solution, rather than indicating that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0039] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms such as "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", "set" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. When an element is referred to as being "on" or "under" another element, the element can be "directly" or "indirectly" located on the other element, or there may be one or more intermediate elements. The terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only for the convenience of describing the present technical solution, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first", "second", "third", etc. can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Figure 1 to Figure 2 The first embodiment of the outdoor unit of the utility model is shown. The outdoor unit is a trigeneration or binary generation device, which has the advantages of simple structure and high safety performance.

[0041] like Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the outdoor unit may include a casing 10 and a water tank 20, and the casing 10 may be used to accommodate the water tank 20. The water tank 20 may be used to store domestic hot water or cold water to be heated, and may output hot water for use by users.

[0042] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the water tank 20 may include a box body 21, a functional device 22, an isolation bracket 23 and an end cap 24. The box body 21 may be a columnar structure, which may be arranged vertically and is hollow inside, and is used to store domestic hot water or cold water to be heated. The functional device 22 is installed at the bottom 211 of the box body 21, and partially extends into the box body 21, which can be used for heating and anti-dry burning functions, etc. The isolation bracket 23 is installed at the bottom of the box body 21, and is covered on the periphery of the functional device 22, which allows the functional device 22 to be located in the isolation bracket 23. The end cap 24 is arranged on the isolation bracket 23, and is used to close the opening 230 of the isolation bracket 23. The combination of the end cap 24 and the isolation bracket 23 isolates the functional device 22 from the external environment, and thus prevents external components from interfering with the functional device 22, thereby avoiding safety hazards (such as leakage and component interference), improving the safety performance of the water tank 20, and thus improving the safety performance of the outdoor unit.

[0043] In this embodiment, the box body 21 is made of duplex steel and is a tank. When the box body 21 is placed vertically, the bottom 211 of the box body 21 is close to the installation plane, and the top 212 thereof is away from the installation plane. The top 212 of the box body 21 can be connected to a water outlet pipe for outputting hot water. A water storage chamber 213 can be formed inside the box body 21 for storing heated water or water to be heated.

[0044] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the functional device 22 may include an electric heater 221, and the electric heater 221 may extend partially from the bottom 211 of the box body 21 into the box body 21. The electric heater 221 may be used to heat water in the box body 21. Specifically, in some embodiments, the electric heater 221 may include a support 2211 and a heating rod 2212. The support 2211 is installed at the bottom 211 of the box body 21 and can be used to install the heating rod 2212. Specifically, the support 2211 may be columnar, and it may partially extend from the bottom 211 into the box body 21. The support 2211 and the box body 21 may be connected and fixed by a threaded structure. Further, the bottom 211 of the box body 21 may be provided with a threaded port, and the outer side wall of the support 2211 may be provided with an external thread, and the support 2211 may be screwed with the threaded port. The heating rod 2212 is installed on the support 2211 and may extend into the box body 21. The axial direction of the heating rod 2212 can be parallel to the axial direction of the box 21. When the water in the box 21 needs to be heated, the support 2211 can be connected to the current, and the current can be transmitted to the heating rod 2212, and the heating rod 2212 can convert electrical energy into thermal energy, thereby heating the water in the box 21, and the water in the box 21 can be heated to a specified temperature.

[0045] In this embodiment, the functional device 22 may further include an anti-dry-burning protector 222, which partially extends into the box body 21 and can be used to detect the temperature in the box body 21. When the temperature in the box body 21 exceeds the set temperature and there is no water in the box body 21, the electric heater 221 is in a power-off state, thereby playing an anti-dry-burning role.

[0046] In this embodiment, the anti-dry burn protector 222 may include a tube body 2221, a temperature sensing element 2222, a control seat 2223 and a fixing bracket 2224. In some embodiments, the tube body 2221 may be a blind tube and be in a longitudinal cylindrical shape, which can be used for installing the temperature sensing element 2222 and can prevent water in the box body 21 from leaking out. The tube body 2221 extends from the bottom 211 of the box body 21 into the box body 21, and the tube body 2221 can be welded to the bottom of the box body 21. The tube body 2221 includes a closed end 222a and an open end 222b, and the closed end 222a and the open end 222b are arranged opposite to each other. The closed end 222a is arranged in the box body 21 to prevent water from leaking out, and the open end 222b is arranged on the outside of the box body 21 for the temperature sensing element 2222 to pass through and connect with the control seat 2223. The temperature sensing element 2222 is installed in the tube body 2221, and can pass through the open end 222b to connect with the control seat 2223. The control seat 2223 is installed at the bottom of the box body 21, and can be electrically connected to the main control board, so as to realize signal transmission. The fixing frame 2224 is arranged at the bottom 211 of the box body 21, and is connected to the control seat 2223 and the box body 21, and is used to fix the entire anti-dry burn protector 222 to the bottom of the box body 21. Specifically, the fixing frame 2224 can be a roughly L-shaped sheet metal part, one end of which can be welded and fixed to the bottom of the box body 21, and the other end can extend to the control seat 2223, and the fixing frame 2224 can be connected to the control seat 2223 by setting a screw structure.

[0047] like Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the isolation bracket 23 may be covered on the support 2211, the control seat 2223, the fixing bracket 2224 and the outer periphery of the part of the tube body 2221 located outside the box body 21. In some embodiments, the isolation bracket 23 may include an annular frame 231 and at least one supporting portion 232. The annular frame 231 may be roughly annular and may play the role of isolating the functional device 22 and the end cover 24. The isolation bracket 23 is provided with an opening 230 at one end away from the box body 21, and specifically, the opening 230 is formed in the annular frame 231. Each supporting portion 232 may be roughly sheet-shaped, one end of which may be connected to the annular frame 231, and the other end may extend toward the box body 21 and be connected to the bottom 211 of the box body 21. In some embodiments, the supporting portion 232 may be fixed to the bottom 211 of the box body 21 by welding. There may be multiple support parts 232, specifically, there may be three support parts 232, and the three support parts 232 may be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the annular frame 231, that is, they may be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the functional device 22. The support parts 232 may play a role in supporting the annular frame 231. In some embodiments, the support parts 232 may be integrally formed with the annular frame 231. The provision of the isolation bracket 23 is conducive to preventing the end cover 24 from interfering with the functional device 22, facilitating the regular storage of the functional device, and preventing interference with the functional device 22 when the box body 21 is foaming, thereby improving safety performance.

[0048] In this embodiment, the end cover 24 may be an insulating end cover, which is disposed on a side of the annular frame 231 away from the support portion 232 and closes the opening 230 of the annular frame 231. A protective device may be formed by the end cover 24 and the annular frame 231 to prevent other components in the outdoor unit from interfering with the functional device 22 at the bottom 211 of the box body 21. In some embodiments, the end cover 24 may be fixed to the isolation bracket 23 by setting screws. In some embodiments, a plurality of first through holes 2311 may be provided on the annular frame 231, and a plurality of second through holes 241 may be provided on the end cover 24, and the second through holes 241 may be connected to the first through holes 2311 in a one-to-one correspondence, for screws to be passed through.

[0049] like Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the water tank 20 further includes a heat preservation structure 25, which can be arranged on the periphery of the box body 21 to keep the water in the box body 21 warm. In some embodiments, the heat preservation structure 25 can be heat preservation cotton. In other embodiments, the heat preservation structure 25 can be omitted.

[0050] Fig. 9The second embodiment of the outdoor unit of the utility model is shown, which differs from the first embodiment in that the end cover 24 is fixed to the isolation bracket 23 by a buckle structure. Specifically, a buckle 242 extending toward the isolation bracket 23 can be provided on the side wall of the end cover 24, and a buckle hole 2321 cooperating with the buckle 242 is provided on the support portion 232 of the isolation bracket 23. The end cover 24 can be fixed to the isolation bracket 23 by snapping the buckle 242 into the buckle hole 2321, so as to facilitate the inspection of the bottom of the water tank 20.

[0051] It can be understood that the above embodiments only express the preferred implementation methods of the utility model, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the patent scope of the utility model. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, without departing from the concept of the utility model, the above-mentioned technical features can be freely combined, and several deformations and improvements can be made, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes and modifications made to the scope of the claims of the utility model should belong to the scope covered by the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A water tank, characterized in that: include: A box body (21), wherein the box body (21) is arranged vertically; A functional device (22) is installed on the bottom (211) of the box (21) and partially extends into the box (21); an isolation bracket (23), mounted on the bottom (211) of the box body (21), and covering the outer periphery of the functional device (22), so that the functional device (22) is located inside the isolation bracket (23); an opening (230) is provided at one end of the isolation bracket (23) away from the box body (21); An end cover (24) is mounted on the isolation bracket (23) to close the opening (230) of the isolation bracket (23).

2. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The isolation bracket (23) comprises an annular frame (231) and at least one supporting portion (232); The support portion (232) is disposed on the annular frame (231), extends toward the box body (21) and is connected to the bottom (211) of the box body (21); The end cover (24) is mounted on the annular frame (231).

3. The water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The supporting parts (232) are multiple; The plurality of support portions (232) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the functional device (22).

4. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional device (22) comprises an electric heater (221), and a portion of the electric heater (221) extends into the box (21).

5. The water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: The electric heater (221) comprises a support (2211) and a heating rod (2212); the support (2211) is installed on the bottom (211) of the box (21); the heating rod (2212) is arranged on the support (2211) and extends into the box (21).

6. The water tank according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that: The functional device (22) comprises an anti-dry-burning protector (222); the anti-dry-burning protector (222) partially extends into the box body (21).

7. The water tank according to claim 6, characterized in that: The anti-dry burning protector (222) comprises a tube body (2221), a temperature sensing element (2222), a control seat (2223) and a fixing frame (2224); The tube body (2221) partially extends into the box body (21), and the tube body (2221) comprises a closed end (222a) and an open end (222b) arranged opposite to the closed end (222a); the closed end (222a) is arranged in the box body (21), and the open end (222b) is arranged outside the box body (21); The temperature sensing element (2222) is installed in the tube body (2221), and passes through the opening end (222b) to be connected to the control seat (2223); The control seat (2223) is installed on the bottom (211) of the box (21); The fixing frame (2224) is arranged at the bottom (211) of the box body (21) and is connected to the control seat (2223) so as to fix the anti-dry-burning protector (222) at the bottom (211) of the box body (21).

8. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end cover (24) and the isolation bracket (23) are fixed by means of screws or a snap-fit ​​structure.

9. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end cover (24) is an insulating end cover; And / or, the water tank further comprises a heat-insulating structure (25) arranged on the outer periphery of the tank body (21).

10. An outdoor unit, characterized in that: It comprises a housing (10), and a water tank (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 9; The water tank (20) is arranged in the casing (10).

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