Waterway control system for gas water heater with vertical heat exchange plate structure

By adopting a vertically installed heat exchange plate structure and independent valve body in the gas water heater, the layout of the waterway control system is optimized, the problem of large space occupation in traditional systems is solved, and installation flexibility and applicability are improved.

CN222849499UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-09ZHUJI XUTAI MASCH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421855099.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-02
Publication Date
2025-05-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-02

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Technical Problem

The existing gas water heater waterway control system occupies a large space and is difficult to meet the installation needs in limited spaces such as home bathrooms and heating systems.

Method used

The vertically installed heat exchange plate structure is adopted, combined with independent heating water outlet valves, heating water return valves, bathroom inlet valves and bathroom outlet valves, optimize the layout of the waterway control system and reduce the installation space.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the space occupation of the waterway control system, improves the installation flexibility and applicability of the gas water heater, reduces the difficulty of maintenance, and improves the overall aesthetics.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a water path control system with a vertical heat exchange plate structure for a gas water heater. The water path control system aims at achieving the purpose that the installation space of the water path control system for the gas water heater is reduced. The water path control system for the gas water heater of the vertical heat exchange plate structure comprises a vertically-arranged heat exchange plate, one side of the heat exchange plate is connected with an independent heating water outlet valve and an independent heating water return valve, and the other side of the heat exchange plate in the same axial direction is connected with an independent bathroom water inlet valve and an independent bathroom water outlet valve. The heating water outlet valve is connected with the heat exchange plate through a heating heat exchange pipe; the bathroom water inlet valve is connected with the heat exchange plate through a first connecting pipe; a water inlet of the bathroom water inlet valve, a water outlet of the bathroom water outlet valve, a water outlet of the heating water outlet valve and a water outlet of the heating water return valve are all located on the same axis.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of control of water flow channels of gas water heaters, in particular to a water channel control system of a gas water heater with a vertical heat exchange plate structure. Background Art

[0002] In the existing gas water heater design, the installation of the water circuit control system often requires a large space, which limits the installation location and application scope of the gas water heater. Especially in home bathroom and heating systems, due to limited space, traditional water circuit control systems for water heaters often cannot meet users' requirements for space utilization. For this reason, it is particularly important to develop a water circuit control system for gas water heaters that can effectively reduce the installation space. How to achieve space reduction of the water circuit control system of the water heater and improve the installation flexibility and applicability of the gas water heater are the objects of research for those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a water circuit control system for a gas water heater with a vertical heat exchange plate structure which is easy to install in view of the defects and shortcomings of the prior art.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a water circuit control system for a gas water heater with a vertical heat exchange plate structure, including a vertically arranged heat exchange plate, one side of the heat exchange plate is connected to an independent heating water outlet valve and a heating water return valve, and the other side of the same axis of the heat exchange plate is connected to an independent bathroom water inlet valve and a bathroom water outlet valve; the heating water outlet valve is connected to the heat exchange plate through a heating heat exchange pipe; the bathroom water inlet valve is connected to the heat exchange plate through a first connecting pipe; the water inlet of the bathroom inlet valve, the water outlet of the bathroom outlet valve, the water outlet of the heating water outlet valve, and the water outlet of the heating water return valve are all located on the same axis. The utility model effectively reduces the space of the water control system by changing the traditional horizontal installation of the heat exchange plate to the vertical installation; the heating water outlet valve, the heating return water valve, the bathroom water inlet valve and the bathroom water outlet valve are all independent valve bodies, which are easier to install and maintain, reduce the difficulty of maintenance, and improve the installation flexibility and applicability of the gas water heater; the water inlet of the bathroom inlet valve, the water outlet of the bathroom outlet valve, the water outlet of the heating water outlet valve, and the water outlet of the heating water return valve are all located on the same axis, which is more neat and beautiful and also reduces the occupied space to a certain extent.

[0005] A water circuit control device is provided inside the heating water outlet valve, and the water circuit control device includes a first sealing seat and a second sealing seat connected to the valve stem. The valve stem is driven by a motor to control the first sealing seat to cooperate with the first valve seat inside the heating water outlet valve or the second sealing seat to cooperate with the second valve seat inside the heating water outlet valve. A side opening of the heating water outlet valve between the first valve seat and the second valve seat is connected to the heating water inlet pipe.

[0006] A bypass pipe is connected to the outside of the heating water outlet valve, one end of the bypass pipe is connected to the outlet of the heating water outlet valve, the other end of the bypass pipe is connected to the heating water outlet valve through a one-way valve, and then connected to the heating heat exchange pipe through the heating water outlet valve. The setting of the bypass pipe improves the quietness of the waterway device.

[0007] The heating water return valve is connected to the bathroom water inlet valve through a water supply pipe, and whether the water supply pipe is filled with water is controlled by the water supply valve. The bathroom water inlet valve is equipped with a flow sensor to accurately control the amount of water entering the bathroom.

[0008] The heating water return valve is equipped with a water pump interface to ensure the water volume of the heating water return valve.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0010] 1. The vertical installation structure of the heat exchange plate optimizes the layout of the water control system, and reduces the installation space of the water control system for the gas water heater.

[0011] 2. The warm water outlet valve, heating water return valve, bathroom inlet valve and bathroom outlet valve are all independent valve bodies. The independent valve bodies are easier to install and maintain, reduce the difficulty of maintenance, and improve the installation flexibility and applicability of the gas water heater.

[0012] 3. The water inlet of the bathroom inlet valve, the water outlet of the bathroom outlet valve, the water outlet of the heating water outlet valve, and the water outlet of the heating water return valve are all located on the same axis, which is more neat and beautiful and also reduces the occupied space to a certain extent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0014] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a water circuit control system for a gas water heater with a vertical heat exchange plate structure according to the present invention;

[0015] FIG2 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the other side of a water circuit control system of a gas water heater with a vertical heat exchange plate structure according to the present invention;

[0016] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water circuit control system for a gas water heater with a vertical heat exchange plate structure according to the present invention when viewed from above;

[0017] Figure 4 shows Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at AA in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0019] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a water circuit control system for a gas water heater with a vertical heat exchange plate structure includes a vertically arranged heat exchange plate 5, one side of the heat exchange plate 5 is connected to an independent heating water outlet valve 1 and a heating water return valve 11, and the other side of the heat exchange plate 5 on the same axis is connected to an independent bathroom inlet valve 8 and a bathroom outlet valve 26; the heating water outlet valve 1 is connected to the heat exchange plate 5 through a heating heat exchange pipe 4; the bathroom inlet valve 8 is connected to the heat exchange plate 5 through a first connecting pipe 6; the water inlet 14 of the bathroom inlet valve 8, the water outlet 16 of the bathroom outlet valve 26, the water outlet 13 of the heating water outlet valve 1, and the water outlet 17 of the heating water return valve 11 are all located on the same axis.

[0020] As a preferred structure, a water circuit control device is provided inside the heating water outlet valve 1, and the water circuit control device includes a first sealing seat 22 and a second sealing seat 21 connected to the valve stem 24. The valve stem 24 is driven by the motor 3 to control the first sealing seat 22 to cooperate with the first valve seat 25 inside the heating water outlet valve 1 or the second sealing seat 21 to cooperate with the second valve seat 20 inside the heating water outlet valve 1. The side opening of the heating water outlet valve 1 between the first valve seat 25 and the second valve seat 20 is connected to the heating water inlet pipe 2.

[0021] In order to improve the quietness of the water channel device, a bypass pipe 12 is connected to the outside of the heating water outlet valve 1, one end of the bypass pipe 12 is connected to the outlet 13 of the heating water outlet valve 1, and the other end of the bypass pipe 12 is connected to the heating water outlet valve 1 through a one-way valve 23, and then connected to the heating heat exchange pipe 4 through the heating water outlet valve 1.

[0022] As a preferred structure, the heating water return valve 11 is connected to the bathroom water inlet valve 8 through the water supply pipe 10, and whether the water supply pipe 10 is filled with water is controlled by the water supply valve 15.

[0023] In order to accurately control the amount of water entering the bathroom, a flow sensor 7 is installed on the bathroom water inlet valve 8.

[0024] To further improve the water replenishment performance, the heating water return valve 11 is installed with a water pump interface 18.

[0025] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water circuit control system for a gas water heater with a vertical heat exchange plate structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a vertically arranged heat exchange plate (5), wherein one side of the heat exchange plate (5) is connected to an independent heating water outlet valve (1) and a heating water return valve (11), and the other side of the heat exchange plate (5) is connected to an independent bathroom water inlet valve (8) and a bathroom water outlet valve (26) on the same axis; the heating water outlet valve (1) is connected to the heat exchange plate (5) via a heating heat exchange pipe (4); the bathroom water inlet valve (8) is connected to the heat exchange plate (5) via a first connecting pipe (6); the water inlet (14) of the bathroom water inlet valve (8), the water outlet (16) of the bathroom water outlet valve (26), the water outlet (13) of the heating water outlet valve (1), and the water outlet (17) of the heating water return valve (11) are all located on the same axis.

2. A water circuit control system for a gas water heater with a vertical heat exchange plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating water outlet valve (1) is provided with a water circuit control device inside, and the water circuit control device includes a first sealing seat (22) and a second sealing seat (21) connected to a valve stem (24); the valve stem (24) is driven by a motor (3) to control the first sealing seat (22) to cooperate with a first valve seat (25) inside the heating water outlet valve (1) or the second sealing seat (21) to cooperate with a second valve seat (20) inside the heating water outlet valve (1); a hole is opened on the side of the heating water outlet valve (1) between the first valve seat (25) and the second valve seat (20) to connect to a heating water inlet pipe (2).

3. A water circuit control system for a gas water heater with a vertical heat exchange plate structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outside of the heating water outlet valve (1) is connected to a bypass pipe (12), one end of the bypass pipe (12) is connected to the outlet (13) of the heating water outlet valve (1), and the other end of the bypass pipe (12) is connected to the heating water outlet valve (1) via a one-way valve (23), and then connected to the heating heat exchange pipe (4) via the heating water outlet valve (1).

4. A water circuit control system for a gas water heater with a vertical heat exchange plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating water return valve (11) is connected to the bathroom water inlet valve (8) via a water supply pipe (10), and whether water is flowing into the water supply pipe (10) is controlled by the water supply valve (15).

5. A water circuit control system for a gas water heater with a vertical heat exchange plate structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bathroom water inlet valve (8) is installed with a flow sensor (7).

6. A water circuit control system for a gas water heater with a vertical heat exchange plate structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The heating water return valve (11) is provided with a water pump interface (18).