Gas water heater

Abstract

The utility model provides a gas water heater, which relates to the technical field of water treatment and comprises a salt storage container, a salt guide part, a movable surface cover and a movement control component. The salt storage container is provided with a mounting opening; the salt guide piece is provided with a salt adding opening, is mounted in the mounting opening and rotates relative to the salt storage container; the movable surface cover is mounted on the side, provided with the mounting opening, of the salt storage container, and the salt guide piece abuts against the movable surface cover; the movement control assembly is in transmission connection with the movable surface cover and is used for driving the movable surface cover to move relative to the salt storage container, so that the salt adding opening is rotated to be switched between the exposed state and the hidden state. According to the embodiment provided by the invention, the movement of the movable surface cover is controlled through the movement control assembly, and the salt guide piece is turned outwards, so that salt can be supplemented into the salt storage container; after salt is supplemented, the movable control assembly controls the movable surface cover to move, and the salt guide piece is turned inwards, so that the movable surface cover does not need to be disassembled and assembled through a tool, and the effect of conveniently adding and supplementing salt is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water treatment, in particular to a gas water heater. Background Art

[0002] Compared with hard water, soft water has many positive effects on the human body. Soft water can better cleanse the skin and hair, help maintain the skin's moisture and smoothness, reduce discomfort, and bring relief and relaxation to the body and mind.

[0003] Gas water heaters now also offer a soft water bath function, which achieves soft water output by periodically adding salt. Existing gas water heaters install the salt tank below the casing and have a removable salt tank cover in front of it. When salt deficiency is detected, the salt tank cover must be removed from the tank using tools, regenerated salt must be added, and the salt tank cover must be reinstalled using tools, resulting in cumbersome operation. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing methods, the present application provides a gas water heater to solve the technical problem of the existing technology that when salt deficiency is detected, it is necessary to first remove the salt box cover from the salt box with tools, then add regenerated salt to the salt box, and then use tools to install the salt box cover on the salt box, which is a cumbersome operation.

[0005] An embodiment of the present application provides a gas water heater, comprising: a salt storage container having a mounting opening; a salt guide member having a salt adding opening, the salt guide member being installed in the mounting opening and rotating relative to the salt storage container; a movable surface cover installed on a side of the salt storage container having the mounting opening, the salt guide member abutting against the movable surface cover; and a movement control assembly, transmission-connected to the movable surface cover, for driving the movable surface cover to move relative to the salt storage container, so that the salt adding opening rotates to switch between an exposed state and a hidden state.

[0006] As an optional embodiment, the movable surface cover moves between an open state and a closed state; when the movable surface cover moves toward the open state, the salt adding port switches from a hidden state to an exposed state, and the opening of the salt adding port gradually increases. When the movable surface cover is in the open state, the salt adding port of the salt guiding member has a maximum opening, which is used to guide salt to the salt storage container; when the movable surface cover moves toward the closed state, the salt adding port switches from an exposed state to a hidden state, and the opening of the salt adding port gradually decreases. When the movable surface cover is in the closed state, the salt adding port of the salt guiding member has a minimum opening.

[0007] As an optional embodiment, the movement control component includes: a driving motor; a connecting component, which is respectively connected to the driving motor and the movable surface cover; the driving motor drives the connecting component to move to synchronously drive the movable surface cover to move to an open state, the salt-guiding part flips outward, and the movable surface cover avoids the salt-guiding part; the driving motor drives the connecting component to move to synchronously drive the movable surface cover to move to a closed state, and the movable surface cover pushes the salt-guiding part to flip inward.

[0008] As an optional embodiment, the movement control assembly further includes: a guide member, which is arranged on the salt storage container, the guide member is parallel to the movement direction of the movable surface cover, and the guide member is slidably connected to the connecting assembly.

[0009] As an optional embodiment, the connecting assembly includes: a sliding member, which is connected to the driving motor through a screw rod; a load-bearing beam, one end of which is connected to the sliding member and the other end is connected to the movable surface cover.

[0010] As an optional embodiment, the connecting assembly further includes: a pulley, which is arranged on the load-bearing beam, the pulley has a groove, and the guide member is snapped into the groove to achieve the connection between the pulley and the guide member.

[0011] As an optional embodiment, the sliding member includes: a connecting portion; an extension portion protruding from the connecting portion; and a snap-fitting protrusion arranged at an angle to the extension portion at the end of the extension portion away from the connecting portion, for connecting to the load-bearing beam.

[0012] As an optional embodiment, the sliding member also includes: a limiting roller, which is protruding from the end of the clamping protrusion away from the extension part, the limiting roller and the extension part form a clamping structure, and the load-bearing beam is clamped between the limiting roller and the extension part.

[0013] As an optional embodiment, the load-bearing beam has a structure that is low in the middle and high at both ends. A card hole is opened in the middle of the load-bearing beam, and the card-engaging protrusion is snapped into the card hole to realize the detachable connection between the sliding member and the load-bearing beam; the pulleys are provided at the opposite ends of the load-bearing beam, and there are two guide members, which are arranged relatively far apart to be respectively connected to the pulleys provided at the opposite ends of the load-bearing beam.

[0014] As an optional embodiment, the gas water heater further includes: a counterweight, arranged on the side of the salt guiding member facing the movable surface cover; the salt guiding member is rotatably connected to the salt storage container; when the salt guiding member switches from a state of hiding the salt adding port to a state of exposing the salt adding port, the salt guiding member flips outward under the action of gravity.

[0015] The present application provides a gas water heater. The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present application bring at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] When it is determined that there is a lack of salt in the salt storage container, the movement of the movable surface cover is controlled by the mobile control component, the salt guiding part is flipped outward, and the salt adding port is switched from a hidden state to an exposed state, so that salt can be added to the salt storage container; after adding salt, the mobile control component controls the movement of the movable surface cover again, the salt guiding part is flipped inward, and the salt adding port is switched from an exposed state to a hidden state, so that there is no need to use tools to disassemble and assemble the movable surface cover, thereby achieving the effect of facilitating the addition of supplementary salt.

[0017] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a gas water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application when the movable cover is in the second position;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a gas water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application when a movable cover is in a first position;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure with the movable cover removed;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure with the movable cover removed;

[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the explosion structure of a gas water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a sliding member in a gas water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the positional relationship between a salt storage container, a salt guide member, a counterweight member, and a movable cover in a gas water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the connection relationship between a salt guide member and a counterweight member in a gas water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 9A schematic structural diagram of a salt guide body in a gas water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 10 A schematic structural diagram of a rotating frame in a gas water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 11 A longitudinal cross-sectional diagram of a gas water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application when the movable cover is in the second position;

[0030] Figure 12 A longitudinal cross-sectional diagram of a gas water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application when the movable cover is in a higher position;

[0031] Figure 13 A longitudinal cross-sectional diagram of a gas water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application when the movable cover is in a lower position;

[0032] Figure 14 This is a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of a gas water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application when a movable cover is in a first position.

[0033] Reference numerals and corresponding descriptions:

[0034] 1: salt storage container; 11: box body; 12: abutment protrusion;

[0035] 2: Salt guide member; 21: Salt guide body; 211: Salt guide plate; 2111: Plate body; 2112: First accommodating groove; 2113: Second accommodating groove; 212: Enclosure; 22: Rotating frame; 221: Crossbeam; 222: Longitudinal beam;

[0036] 3: Movable cover;

[0037] 4: Motion control assembly; 41: Drive motor; 42: Connecting assembly; 421: Sliding member; 4211: Connecting portion; 4212: Extending portion; 4213: Engaging protrusion; 4214: Positioning roller; 422: Load-bearing beam; 4221: Engaging hole; 4222: Beam body; 4223: Adapter frame; 423: Pulley; 43: Guide member;

[0038] 5: Counterweight. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The present application is described in detail below. Examples of embodiments of the present application are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions. In addition, if the detailed description of the known technology is not necessary for the features of the present application shown, it will be omitted. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application.

[0040] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in common dictionaries should be understood to have meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the prior art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless specifically defined as herein.

[0041] Those skilled in the art will understand that, unless otherwise stated, the singular forms "a," "an," "said," and "the" used herein may also include plural forms. It should be further understood that the term "comprising" used in the specification of this application refers to the presence of the stated features, elements, and / or components, but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. The term "and / or" used herein includes all or any unit and all combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0042] like Figure 1-5 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a gas water heater, which primarily includes a salt storage container 1, a salt guide 2, a movable cover 3, and a movement control assembly 4. The salt storage container 1 has a mounting opening; the salt guide 2 has a salt addition port, which is mounted in the mounting opening and rotates relative to the salt storage container 1; the movable cover 3 is mounted on a side of the salt storage container 1 having the mounting opening, with the salt guide 2 abutting against the movable cover 2; and the movement control assembly 4 is in transmission connection with the movable cover 3, configured to drive the movable cover 3 to move relative to the salt storage container 1, thereby rotating the salt addition port between an exposed state and a concealed state.

[0043] In this embodiment, the salt storage container 1 has a cavity for storing salt therein; optionally, the salt storage container 1 is a box. The salt guide 2 can be flipped outward or inward relative to the salt storage container 1. The salt guide 2 flips outward to open the salt adding port, and the salt adding port switches from a hidden state to an exposed state. The greater the angle at which the salt guide 2 flips outward, the greater the angle at which the salt adding port opens. Conversely, the salt guide 2 flips inward to close the salt adding port, and the salt adding port switches from an exposed state to a hidden state. The greater the angle at which the salt guide 2 flips inward, the smaller the angle at which the salt adding port opens. The flipping angle and flipping direction of the salt guide 2 depend on the moving direction and position of the movable cover 3.

[0044] When the salt adding port is in an exposed state, the salt storage container 1 is connected to the inside and outside through the salt guiding member 2, and salt can be added to the salt storage container 1 from the outside through the salt adding port; when the salt adding port is in a hidden state, the movable surface cover 3 covers the salt guiding member 2, and salt cannot be added to the salt storage container 1 from the outside through the salt adding port.

[0045] The gas water heater provided in the embodiment of the present application, when it is determined that there is a lack of salt in the salt storage container 1, controls the movement of the movable surface cover 3 by the mobile control component 4, the salt guiding part 2 is flipped outward, and the salt adding port is switched from a hidden state to an exposed state, so that salt can be replenished into the salt storage container 1; after replenishing the salt, the mobile control component 4 controls the movement of the movable surface cover 3 again, the salt guiding part 2 is flipped inward, and the salt adding port is switched from an exposed state to a hidden state, so that there is no need to use tools to disassemble and assemble the movable surface cover 3, thereby achieving the effect of facilitating the addition of replenished salt.

[0046] like Figure 11-14 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the movable surface cover 3 moves between an open state and a closed state; when the movable surface cover 3 moves toward the open state, the salt adding port switches from a hidden state to an exposed state, and the opening of the salt adding port gradually increases. When the movable surface cover 3 is in the open state, the salt adding port of the salt guiding member 2 has a maximum opening and is used to guide salt to the salt storage container 1; when the movable surface cover 3 moves toward the closed state, the salt adding port switches from an exposed state to a hidden state, and the opening of the salt adding port gradually decreases. When the movable surface cover 3 is in the closed state, the salt adding port of the salt guiding member 2 has a minimum opening.

[0047] Based on the above embodiments, in this embodiment, the movable surface cover 3 moves in the vertical direction, that is, moves upward or downward. The movable surface cover 3 is in a closed state, the movable surface cover 3 is in a high position, the movable surface cover 3 covers the salt guide part 2, the salt adding port of the salt guide part 2 is in a hidden state, and the opening of the salt adding port is the smallest. The movable surface cover 3 moves downward, and the movable surface cover 3 switches from a closed state to an open state. After the movable surface cover 3 drops below the salt guide part 2, the salt guide part 2 flips outward under the action of gravity, and the salt adding port switches from a hidden state to an exposed state. The salt adding port is exposed and the opening of the salt adding port gradually increases until the movable surface cover 3 moves to the lowest position, and the top of the movable surface cover 3 is supported on the salt guide part 2. At this time, the movable surface cover 3 is in an open state, and the salt adding port of the salt guide part 2 is opened to the largest extent.

[0048] The movable surface cover 3 is in the open state and is in the low position. The movable surface cover 3 moves upward and pushes the salt guide 2 to flip inward, switching the movable surface cover 3 from the open state to the closed state, and switching the salt adding port from the exposed state to the hidden state. The opening of the salt adding port of the salt guide 2 gradually decreases until the movable surface cover 3 rises above the salt guide 2, the opening of the salt adding port of the salt guide 2 reaches the minimum, and the salt adding port is in the hidden state. The movable surface cover 3 continues to rise to hide the salt adding port of the salt guide 2 until the movable surface cover 3 moves to the highest position and is in the closed state.

[0049] like Figure 3-5As shown, as an optional embodiment, the movement control assembly 4 includes a drive motor 41 and a connection assembly 42. The connection assembly 42 is connected to the drive motor 41 and the movable surface cover 3 respectively; the drive motor 41 drives the connection assembly 42 to move, thereby synchronously driving the movable surface cover 3 to move toward the open state, causing the salt guide 2 to flip outward, and the movable surface cover 3 to avoid the salt guide 2; the drive motor 41 drives the connection assembly 42 to move, thereby synchronously driving the movable surface cover 3 to move toward the closed state, and the movable surface cover 3 pushes the salt guide 2 to flip inward.

[0050] Based on the previous embodiment, in this embodiment, the drive motor 41 comprises a motor and a lead screw. The lead screw is vertically arranged, and the motor can be located above the lead screw. The drive motor 41 is fixed to the salt storage container 1. Accordingly, the salt storage container 1 has a slot structure for mounting the drive motor 41. The connecting assembly 42 is connected to the lead screw. The drive motor 41 drives the connecting assembly 42 via the lead screw, thereby driving the movable cover 3 to move upward or downward.

[0051] like Figure 5 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the movement control component 4 also includes a guide member 43, which is arranged on the salt storage container 1, and the guide member 43 is parallel to the moving direction of the movable surface cover 3, and the guide member 43 is slidably connected to the connecting component 42.

[0052] Based on the above embodiments, in this embodiment, the guide member 43 is rod-shaped and is vertically fixed to the salt storage container 1 . Correspondingly, the salt storage container 1 has a groove structure for installing the guide member 43 .

[0053] like Figure 5 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the connecting assembly 42 includes a sliding member 421 and a load-bearing beam 422. The sliding member 421 is connected to the driving motor 41 via a screw drive; the load-bearing beam 422 is connected to the sliding member 421 at one end and to the movable cover 3 at the other end.

[0054] Based on the previous embodiment, in this embodiment, the sliding member 421 has a through-hole structure, and the lead screw passes through the through-hole structure to connect the sliding member 421 to the drive motor 41. The load-bearing beam 422 has a certain length, and the two ends of the load-bearing beam 422 are respectively connected to the opposite side edges of the movable cover 3. The above-mentioned method can ensure the stability of the connection between the load-bearing beam 422 and the movable cover 3, as well as the movement stability of the movable cover 3 during the movement stage.

[0055] like Figure 5 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the connecting component 42 further includes a pulley 423, which is arranged on the load-bearing beam 422, and the pulley 423 has a groove, and the guide member 43 is inserted into the groove to realize the connection between the pulley 423 and the guide member 43.

[0056] Based on the previous embodiment, in this embodiment, pulley 423 has a circular groove arranged along the circumference. Pulley 423 is arranged on the side of the load-bearing beam 422 facing the salt storage container 1 at both ends, and pulley 423 extends into a groove structure equipped with a guide member 43. The guide member 43 engages the circular groove from the outside of pulley 423, preventing pulley 423 from moving. At the same time, the pulley 423 itself has a very low resistance, which prevents the movable cover 3 from getting stuck during the upward and downward sliding process, providing a stable and reliable upward and downward sliding trajectory for the product.

[0057] like Figure 5 and 6 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the sliding member 421 includes a connecting portion 4211, an extension portion 4212, and a snap-fitting protrusion 4213. The extension portion 4212 protrudes from the connecting portion 4211; the snap-fitting protrusion 4213 is arranged at an angle to the extension portion 4212 at the end of the extension portion 4212 away from the connecting portion 4211, and is used to connect to the load-bearing beam 422.

[0058] Based on the above embodiment, in this embodiment, the connecting portion 4211 is block-shaped and has the above-mentioned through-hole structure formed therein. The through-hole structure is vertically arranged in the axial direction. The extending portion 4212 extends downward and protrudes from the connecting portion 4211. The engaging protrusion 4213 extends horizontally and protrudes from the extending portion 4212.

[0059] Optionally, the connecting portion 4211 , the extending portion 4212 and the snap-fitting protrusion 4213 are integrally formed.

[0060] like Figure 6 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the sliding member 421 also includes a limiting roller 4214, which is protruding from the end of the clamping protrusion 4213 away from the extension portion 4212, and the limiting roller 4214 and the extension portion 4212 form a clamping structure, and the load-bearing beam 422 is clamped between the limiting roller 4214 and the extension portion 4212.

[0061] Based on the above embodiments, in this embodiment, the limiting roller 4214 is rotatably connected to the engaging protrusion 4213 , the limiting roller 4214 protrudes upward from the engaging protrusion 4213 , and the limiting roller 4214 and the extending portion 4212 are spaced apart to form a clamping structure.

[0062] like Figure 5 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the load-bearing beam 422 has a structure that is low in the middle and high at both ends. A card hole 4221 is opened in the middle of the load-bearing beam 422, and the card-engaging protrusion 4213 is snapped into the card hole 4221 to realize the detachable connection between the sliding member 421 and the load-bearing beam 422; pulleys 423 are provided at the opposite ends of the load-bearing beam 422, and there are two guide members 43, and the two guide members 43 are arranged relatively far apart to be respectively connected to the pulleys 423 arranged at the opposite ends of the load-bearing beam 422.

[0063] Based on the previous embodiment, this embodiment provides two relatively spaced guide members 43 for improved stability in the sliding path. The aforementioned limiting roller 4214 is inserted into the central locking hole 4221 of the load-bearing beam 422, securing the sliding member 421 to the load-bearing beam 422. The load-bearing beam 422 has a low center and high ends, adapted to the layout of the drive motor 41 being low and the movable cover 3 being high.

[0064] In one specific embodiment, the load-bearing beam 422 is constructed of sheet metal and serves as the primary load-bearing component, reducing the rigidity and strength requirements of the movable cover 3 and achieving weight and cost reductions. The load-bearing beam 422 comprises a beam body 4222 and an adapter frame 4223. The adapter frames 4223 are positioned at both ends of the beam body 4222 and bolted together. The pulleys 423 are secured to both ends of the beam body 4222. The adapter frames 4223 have mounting holes for connection to the movable cover 3.

[0065] like Figure 7 and 8 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the gas water heater also includes a counterweight 5, which is arranged on the side of the salt guiding member 2 facing the movable surface cover 3; the salt guiding member 2 is rotatably connected to the salt storage container 1; when the salt guiding member 2 switches from a state of hiding the salt adding port to a state of exposing the salt adding port, the salt guiding member 2 flips outward under the action of gravity.

[0066] Based on the above embodiments, in this embodiment, the counterweight 5 is adhered to the salt guiding member 2, and the counterweight 5 is used to give the salt guiding member 2 a tendency to flip outward. The salt guiding member 2 flips outward under the action of the counterweight 5 to open the salt adding port.

[0067] like Figure 7-10 As shown, in some embodiments, the salt guide member 2 includes a salt guide body 21 and a rotating frame 22. The salt guide body 21 has a salt guide channel, the entrance of which serves as a salt addition port; the rotating frame 22 is disposed on the outward side of the salt guide body 21, the bottom of the rotating frame 22 being rotatably connected to the housing 1, and the top of the rotating frame 22 being rotatably connected to the top of the salt guide body 21; and the counterweight 3 is fixed to the rotating frame 22.

[0068] Based on the above embodiment, in this embodiment, the rotating frame 22 is used to support the salt guiding body 21 and enable the salt guiding body 21 to rotate relative to the housing 1. The counterweight 3 is fixed to the side of the rotating frame 22 opposite to the salt guiding body 21, that is, the side facing outward, so that the salt guiding body 21 and the rotating frame 22 can be turned outward under the action of gravity.

[0069] In some embodiments, the rotating frame 22 includes a horizontal beam 221 and two longitudinal beams 222. The horizontal beam 221 is centrally located; the two longitudinal beams 222 are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the horizontal beam 221, and each longitudinal beam 222 is provided with a rotating shaft at each opposite end for rotational connection; wherein, both the box body 1 and the salt guide body 21 are provided with mounting holes matching the rotating shafts.

[0070] Based on the previous embodiment, in this embodiment, the horizontal beam 221 is arranged horizontally, the longitudinal beam 222 is perpendicular to the horizontal beam 221, and the rotating frame 22 is H-shaped to form a stable support structure. The rotating axes at the top ends of the longitudinal beams 222 extend toward each other, and the rotating axes at the bottom ends of the longitudinal beams 222 extend away from each other, respectively, to achieve rotational connection with the tank 1 and the salt guide body 21.

[0071] In another embodiment, the rotation axes at the top ends of the longitudinal beams 222 extend in opposite directions; and the rotation axes at the bottom ends of the longitudinal beams 222 extend in opposite directions.

[0072] Optionally, the cross beam 221 and the longitudinal beam 222 are integrally formed.

[0073] In some embodiments, the salt guide body 21 includes a salt guide plate 211 and two enclosing plates 212. The two enclosing plates 212 are disposed at opposite ends of the salt guide plate 211 at an angle to form a trough-shaped salt guide channel.

[0074] The salt guide plate 211 is used to guide salt. The enclosing plate 212 is triangular, with one side of the enclosing plate 212 connected to the salt guide plate 211. The enclosing plate 212 is perpendicular to the salt guide plate 211. If the salt guide body 21 is arranged horizontally, the salt guide plate 211 is located in the horizontal plane, and the salt guide body 21 is U-shaped in vertical cross-section, that is, the salt guide channel is a U-shaped groove.

[0075] Optionally, the salt guide plate 211 and the two enclosure plates 212 are integrally formed.

[0076] In some embodiments, the salt guide plate 211 includes a plate body 2111 and a first receiving groove 2112. The plate body 2111 has a salt guide surface on a side facing away from the turret 22. The first receiving groove 2112 is formed on the side of the salt guide body 21 facing the turret 22. The first receiving groove 2112 is recessed away from the turret 22 and is used to accommodate the crossbeam 221 of the turret 22.

[0077] Based on the above embodiment, in this embodiment, the salt guide surface is a plane to ensure smoothness, reduce resistance, and improve salt guide efficiency. The first receiving groove 2112 is adapted to the crossbeam 221 of the rotating frame 22. The first receiving groove 2112 is recessed in the salt guide plate 211.

[0078] In some embodiments, the salt guide plate 211 further includes two second accommodating grooves 2113, which are formed on the side of the salt guide body 21 facing the rotating frame 22. The second accommodating grooves 2113 are recessed in a direction away from the rotating frame 22. The two second accommodating grooves 2113 are relatively far apart and are used to accommodate the longitudinal beam 222 of the rotating frame 22.

[0079] The second accommodating grooves 2113 are adapted to the beams of the turret 22. Both second accommodating grooves 2113 communicate with the first accommodating grooves 2112 to accommodate the turret 22. The two second accommodating grooves 2113 can be disposed at the intersection of the enclosure 212 and the salt guide plate 211. The second accommodating grooves 2113 are recessed into the enclosure 212 and / or the salt guide plate 211.

[0080] In some embodiments, the salt conducting channel protrudes outward from the movable cover 3 and extends inward into the main body of the salt storage container 1 .

[0081] By adopting the above solution, the longer salt guide channel can separate the rotating frame 22 and the components, thereby preventing salt particles from getting stuck in the gaps between the components, and fundamentally solving the problem of component jamming and damage.

[0082] In some embodiments, the salt storage container 1 includes a housing 11 and an abutment protrusion 12. The housing 11 has a chamber for accommodating salt. The wall of the housing 11 is provided with an opening connected to the chamber, the edge of which is rotatably connected to the salt guide 2. The abutment protrusion 12 is disposed within the chamber and near the edge of the opening. The abutment protrusion 12 extends inwardly of the chamber to abut against the side of the salt guide body 21.

[0083] One end of the abutment protrusion 12 is fixed to the inner wall of the housing 11, and the other end extends into the housing 11 to abut against the side of the salt-guiding body 21, causing the salt-guiding member 2 to move away from the opening and form a larger inclination. When the movable cover 3 slides downward, the salt-guiding member 2 flips outward under the action of the counterweight 5, and its flipping angle is limited by the contact points between the two sides of the rotating frame 22 and the movable cover 3. At this time, the salt-guiding body 21 follows the rotation frame 22 and opens, and the salt-guiding body 21 rotates along the common axis of the two parties. Because the contact between the side of the salt-guiding body 21 and the abutment protrusion 12 limits the rotation angle, the movement posture of the salt-guiding body 21 is a compound movement of flipping outward and sliding outward.

[0084] In some embodiments, the gas water heater further includes a voice reminder device, a control unit, and a weight sensor. The control unit is connected to and controls the voice reminder device and the weight sensor. The weight sensor may be a pressure sensor. The weight sensor is used to detect the weight of the salt storage container 1, which is the weight of the salt storage container 1 itself and the weight of the salt within the salt storage container 1. When the weight data detected by the weight sensor is less than a preset warning weight data, the control unit controls the voice reminder device to emit a voice message to provide a reminder.

[0085] In a specific embodiment, the gas water heater also includes a confirmation button. The control unit obtains the data detected by the weight sensor in real time. When the measured weight data is less than 300g, which corresponds to about 50g of salt, the control unit controls the voice reminder device to issue a voice reminder and activates the confirmation button at the same time. When the user receives the reminder and is ready to add salt to the salt box, he clicks the confirmation button and the voice reminder ends. The control unit controls the drive motor 41 to move the sliding cover 3 to expose the salt adding port to complete the salt adding. During this process, the confirmation button is shielded and the operation of the confirmation button is invalid. When the salt adding is completed, the user clicks the confirmation button again after completing the salt adding. The control unit controls the drive motor 41 to move the sliding cover 3 to hide the salt adding port. The control unit again obtains the data detected by the weight sensor in real time.

[0086] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on this application.

[0087] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, features specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0088] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0089] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0090] The above description is only part of the implementation methods of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present application. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A gas water heater, characterized in that: include: A salt storage container (1) having a mounting opening; A salt guide member (2) has a salt adding port, wherein the salt guide member (2) is installed in the installation port and rotates relative to the salt storage container (1); A movable surface cover (3) is installed on a side of the salt storage container (1) having the installation opening, and the salt guide member (2) abuts against the movable surface cover (3); A movement control assembly (4) is connected to the movable surface cover (3) in a transmission manner and is used to drive the movable surface cover (3) to move relative to the salt storage container (1), so that the salt adding port rotates and switches between an exposed state and a hidden state.

2. The gas water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable cover (3) moves between an open state and a closed state; The movable surface cover (3) moves toward the open state, the salt adding port switches from the hidden state to the exposed state, and the opening of the salt adding port gradually increases. When the movable surface cover (3) is in the open state, the salt adding port of the salt guide member (2) has the largest opening, and is used to guide salt to the salt storage container (1); The movable surface cover (3) moves toward the closed state, the salt adding port switches from the exposed state to the hidden state, and the opening of the salt adding port gradually decreases. When the movable surface cover (3) is in the hidden state, the opening of the salt adding port of the salt guide member (2) is the smallest.

3. The gas water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movement control component (4) comprises: a drive motor (41); A connecting assembly (42) is connected to the driving motor (41) and the movable cover (3) respectively; The driving motor (41) drives the connecting assembly (42) to move so as to synchronously drive the movable surface cover (3) to move toward the open state, the salt guide member (2) flips outward, and the movable surface cover (3) avoids the salt guide member (2); The driving motor (41) drives the connecting assembly (42) to move so as to synchronously drive the movable surface cover (3) to move toward a closed state, and the movable surface cover (3) pushes the salt guide member (2) to flip inward.

4. The gas water heater according to claim 3, characterized in that: The movement control component (4) further comprises: A guide member (43) is provided on the salt storage container (1), the guide member (43) is parallel to the moving direction of the movable surface cover (3), and the guide member (43) is slidably connected to the connecting assembly (42).

5. The gas water heater according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (42) comprises: The sliding member (421) is connected to the driving motor (41) via a screw drive; A load-bearing beam (422) has one end connected to the sliding member (421) and the other end connected to the movable surface cover (3).

6. The gas water heater according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (42) further comprises: The pulley (423) is arranged on the load-bearing beam (422), and the pulley (423) has a groove. The guide member (43) is inserted into the groove to realize the connection between the pulley (423) and the guide member (43).

7. The gas water heater according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sliding member (421) comprises: Connecting portion (4211); an extension portion (4212) protruding from the connecting portion (4211); The clamping protrusion (4213) is arranged at an angle with the extension portion (4212) at the end of the extension portion (4212) away from the connecting portion (4211), and is used for connecting with the load-bearing beam (422).

8. The gas water heater according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sliding member (421) further comprises: A limiting roller (4214) is protrudingly arranged at the end of the clamping protrusion (4213) away from the extension portion (4212), the limiting roller (4214) and the extension portion (4212) form a clamping structure, and the load-bearing beam (422) is clamped between the limiting roller (4214) and the extension portion (4212).

9. The gas water heater according to claim 8, characterized in that: The load-bearing beam (422) has a structure with a lower middle and higher ends. A clamping hole (4221) is provided in the middle of the load-bearing beam (422). The clamping protrusion (4213) is clamped into the clamping hole (4221) to achieve a detachable connection between the sliding member (421) and the load-bearing beam (422). The pulleys (423) are provided at opposite ends of the load-bearing beam (422), and there are two guide members (43). The two guide members (43) are relatively far apart and respectively connected to the pulleys (423) provided at opposite ends of the load-bearing beam (422).

10. The gas water heater according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: Also includes: A counterweight (5) is provided on a side of the salt guide (2) facing the movable surface cover (3); The salt guiding member (2) and the salt storage container (1) are rotatably connected; when the salt guiding member (2) switches from a state of hiding the salt adding port to a state of exposing the salt adding port, the salt guiding member (2) flips outwards under the action of gravity.

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