Remote monitoring device for water heater

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water heater remote monitoring device which comprises a shell, a panel is fixed at one end of the shell, a touch screen is installed in the panel, a circuit board is fixed in the shell, and a main control chip, a timing module, an alarm, a WIFI module, a temperature control module, a voltage stabilizing module and an output module are sequentially arranged on the circuit board. And a smoke sensor is fixed on one side wall in the shell. The water heater has the advantages that the smoke sensor and the alarm are arranged, in the using process, the smoke sensor can monitor smoke in the using environment of the water heater in real time, when the smoke is monitored, fire information can be collected and sent to a user at the first time through the WIFI module, and meanwhile the alarm is controlled to work; by means of the mode, remote control is achieved, meanwhile, information can be remotely sent in the reverse direction, and the functionality and the using effect of the device are effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of remote control devices for water heaters, and particularly relates to a remote monitoring device for a water heater. Background Art

[0002] A water heater refers to a device that can increase the temperature of cold water to hot water within a certain period of time through various physical principles. According to different principles, it can be divided into electric water heaters, gas water heaters, solar water heaters, magnetic energy water heaters, air energy water heaters, heating water heaters, etc. It includes a part for making cold air and a part for making hot water. In fact, these two parts are closely linked, inseparable, and must work simultaneously. That is, while making hot water, it cools the kitchen. Or while cooling the kitchen, it is also making hot water.

[0003] In the existing remote monitoring device for water heaters, during use, it is connected to the user's mobile phone APP through a WIFI module installed in the control panel of the water heater, so that the user can remotely control the operation of the water heater by operating the mobile phone APP. In the above way, during the remote monitoring process, since the user can only remotely control the water heater, and the working environment of the water heater itself is unknown to the user, when a fire occurs, it cannot convey information to the user in the first time, resulting in its low functionality. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a remote monitoring device for a water heater to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] (1) Technical Problems to be Solved

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a remote monitoring device for a water heater that can monitor the smoke in the use environment of the water heater in real time, send information to the user in the first time, and remind the on-site personnel through an alarm, with good use effect and high functionality, aiming at the current situation of the existing technology.

[0006] (2) Technical Solutions

[0007] The utility model is realized through the following technical solutions: The utility model provides a remote monitoring device for a water heater, which includes a housing. One end of the housing is fixed with a panel, a touch screen is installed in the panel, a circuit board is fixed in the housing, a main control chip, a timing module, an alarm, a WIFI module, a temperature control module, a voltage stabilizing module, and an output module are sequentially arranged on the circuit board. A smoke sensor is fixed on one side wall inside the housing, a heat dissipation fan is also arranged on the circuit board, and heat dissipation grilles are arrayed and opened on both side walls of the housing.

[0008] Furthermore, the panel is fixed on the housing by screws, and the touch screen is embedded in the panel.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the panel can improve the aesthetic appearance of the water heater control area, and the user can control the water heater on-site by operating the touch screen.

[0010] Further, the circuit board is fixed in the housing by bolts, and the timing module and the WIFI module are both electrically connected to the main control chip.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the WIFI module can be connected to the APP in the user's mobile phone, and then the user can remotely control the water heater by operating the APP. The timing module can realize the timed start of the water heater.

[0012] Further, the smoke sensor is electrically connected to the main control chip, and the main control chip is electrically connected to the alarm.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, during use, the smoke sensor can monitor the smoke in the water heater use environment in real time. When smoke is detected, it can send fire information to the user's mobile phone immediately through the WIFI module and at the same time control the alarm to work, reminding the people near the site. This method can not only realize remote control but also send information remotely in reverse, effectively improving the functionality and use effect of the device.

[0014] Further, the temperature control module is electrically connected to the main control chip, and the output module and the voltage stabilizing module are both electrically connected to the main control chip.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the temperature control module can adjust the temperature of the hot water. The output module can be connected to the water heater to realize the control of the water heater. The voltage stabilizing module can stabilize the input current to avoid affecting the use of the water heater due to unstable voltage.

[0016] Further, the cooling fan is welded on the circuit board, and the cooling grille is formed on the outer side wall of the housing.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooling fan discharges the heat generated during the operation of the device through the cooling grille.

[0018] Further, connection lines are led out from the voltage stabilizing module and the output module, and the connection lines penetrate the housing.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the connection line on the voltage stabilizing module is used to connect to an external power supply, and the connection line on the output module is used to connect to the water heater.

[0020] (III) Beneficial effects

[0021] The utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0022] To solve the problem that the existing remote monitoring device for water heaters is connected to the user's mobile phone APP through the WIFI module installed in the control panel of the water heater during use, so as to enable the user to remotely control the operation of the water heater by operating the mobile phone APP. In the above method, during the remote monitoring process, since the user can only remotely control the water heater, and the working environment of the water heater itself is unknown to the user, when a fire occurs, it cannot convey to the user in the first time, resulting in low functionality. The utility model is provided with a smoke sensor and an alarm. During use, the smoke sensor can continuously monitor the smoke in the use environment of the water heater. When smoke is detected, it can send the fire information to the user's mobile phone through the WIFI module in the first time and control the alarm to work to remind the people near the scene. This method can not only realize remote control but also send information remotely in reverse, effectively improving the functionality and use effect of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a remote monitoring device for a water heater according to the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic internal structure diagram of a housing in a remote monitoring device for a water heater according to the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 is a circuit block diagram of a remote monitoring device for a water heater according to the utility model.

[0026] The description of the reference numerals is as follows:

[0027] 1, panel; 2, touch screen; 3, housing; 4, heat dissipation grille; 5, circuit board; 6, smoke sensor; 7, timing module; 8, WIFI module; 9, alarm; 10, main control chip; 11, temperature control module; 12, cooling fan; 13, voltage stabilizing module; 14, output module; 15, connecting wire. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the utility model clearer, the following further describes the utility model in detail with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the utility model, and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0029] Such as Figures 1 - 3As shown in the figure, a remote monitoring device for a water heater in this embodiment includes a housing 3. One end of the housing 3 is fixed with a panel 1. A touch screen 2 is installed inside the panel 1. The panel 1 can improve the aesthetic degree of the water heater control area. Users can control the water heater on-site by operating the touch screen 2. A circuit board 5 is fixed inside the housing 3. On the circuit board 5, a main control chip 10, a timing module 7, an alarm 9, a WIFI module 8, a temperature control module 11, a voltage stabilization module 13, and an output module 14 are arranged in sequence. A smoke sensor 6 is fixed on one side wall inside the housing 3. During use, the smoke sensor 6 can monitor the smoke in the water heater use environment in real time. When smoke is detected, it can send fire information to the user's mobile phone through the WIFI module 8 in the first time and control the alarm 9 to work to remind the personnel near the site. This method can not only realize remote control but also send information remotely in reverse, effectively improving the functionality and use effect of the device. A cooling fan 12 is also arranged on the circuit board 5. Cooling grilles 4 are arrayed and opened on both side walls of the housing 3. The cooling fan 12 discharges the heat generated during the operation of the device through the cooling grilles 4.

[0030] As Figures 1 - 3 shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the panel 1 is fixed on the housing 3 by screws. The touch screen 2 is embedded in the panel 1. The circuit board 5 is fixed inside the housing 3 by bolts. The timing module 7 and the WIFI module 8 are both electrically connected to the main control chip 10. The WIFI module 8 can be connected to the APP in the user's mobile phone. Thus, users can remotely control the water heater by operating the APP. The timing module 7 can realize the timed start of the water heater. The smoke sensor 6 is electrically connected to the main control chip 10. The main control chip 10 is electrically connected to the alarm 9. The temperature control module 11 is electrically connected to the main control chip 10. The output module 14 and the voltage stabilization module 13 are both electrically connected to the main control chip 10. The temperature control module 11 can adjust the temperature of the hot water. The output module 14 can be connected to the water heater to realize the control of the water heater. The voltage stabilization module 13 can stabilize the input current to avoid affecting the use of the water heater due to unstable voltage.

[0031] As Figures 1 - 3 shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the cooling fan 12 is welded on the circuit board 5. The cooling grilles 4 are formed on the outer side wall of the housing 3. Connecting wires 15 are led out from the voltage stabilization module 13 and the output module 14. The connecting wires 15 penetrate through the housing 3. The connecting wire 15 on the voltage stabilization module 13 is used to connect to an external power supply. The connecting wire 15 on the output module 14 is used to connect to the water heater.

[0032] The specific implementation process of this embodiment is as follows: When in use, first install the device on the water heater, connect it to the water heater through the connecting wire 15 on the output module 14, and connect the connecting wire 15 on the voltage stabilizing module 13 to an external power supply. During the use process, the WIFI module 8 can be connected to the APP in the user's mobile phone, and then the user can remotely control the water heater by operating the APP. The timing module 7 can realize the timed startup of the water heater, the temperature control module 11 can adjust the temperature of the hot water, and the cooling fan 12 discharges the heat generated during the operation of the device through the heat dissipation grille 4. At the same time, the smoke sensor 6 can continuously monitor the smoke in the environment where the water heater is used. When smoke is detected, it can immediately send a fire information to the user's mobile phone through the WIFI module 8 and control the alarm 9 to work to remind the personnel near the site. This method can not only achieve remote control but also send information remotely in reverse, effectively improving the functionality and use effect of the device.

[0033] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A water heater remote monitoring device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell (3), a panel (1) being fixed at one end of the shell (3), a touch screen (2) being installed in the panel (1), a circuit board (5) being fixed in the shell (3), a main control chip (10), a timing module (7), an alarm (9), a WIFI module (8), a temperature control module (11), a voltage stabilizing module (13) and an output module (14) being arranged in sequence on the circuit board (5), a smoke sensor (6) being fixed on one side wall of the shell (3), a heat dissipation fan (12) being also arranged on the circuit board (5), and heat dissipation grilles (4) being arranged in an array on both side walls of the shell (3).

2. A water heater remote monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The panel (1) is fixed to the housing (3) by means of screws, and the touch screen (2) is embedded in the panel (1).

3. A water heater remote monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit board (5) is fixed in the housing (3) by means of bolts, and the timing module (7) and the WIFI module (8) are electrically connected to the main control chip (10).

4. A water heater remote monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smoke sensor (6) is electrically connected to the main control chip (10), and the main control chip (10) is electrically connected to the alarm (9).

5. A water heater remote monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The temperature control module (11) is electrically connected to the main control chip (10), and the output module (14) and the voltage stabilization module (13) are both electrically connected to the main control chip (10).

6. A water heater remote monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heat dissipation fan (12) is welded on the circuit board (5), and the heat dissipation grille (4) is formed on the outer side wall of the shell (3).

7. A water heater remote monitoring device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A connecting line (15) is led out from the voltage stabilizing module (13) and the output module (14), and the connecting line (15) passes through the housing (3).

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