Anti-freezing water supply device capable of automatically supplementing heat storage water

By setting a drip hole on the water supply pipe to connect it to the water storage pipe, the water pressure is used to automatically replenish the insulation water, which solves the problem of insulation water loss in water supply devices in high-altitude cold areas, realizes automatic water replenishment and improves the convenience of the equipment.

CN223331369UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12ZHONGSHUI JINGTONG (TIBET) PLATEAU WATER SUPPLY TECH DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422909091.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-21
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-21

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Technical Problem

In high-altitude cold areas, the insulation water in the water supply device loses steam, resulting in a decrease in water volume, affecting the normal use of the equipment and making it difficult to replenish water.

Method used

An antifreeze water supply device that automatically replenishes stored hot water is designed. A drip hole is set on the water supply pipe to connect it to the water storage pipe. Water pressure is used to make some water seep into the water storage pipe to achieve automatic water replenishment.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic replenishment of insulation water during each water delivery process, ensures stable water volume, reduces maintenance difficulty and operating costs, and improves equipment convenience.

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Abstract

The anti-freezing water supply device capable of automatically supplementing the stored hot water comprises a shell protection pipe, a water storage pipe is coaxially arranged in the shell protection pipe, a water supply pipe is arranged in the water storage pipe, and meanwhile heat preservation water used for heating the water supply pipe is further accumulated in the water storage pipe. A heating module used for heating heat preservation water is arranged in the water storage pipe. A water dripping hole is formed in the water supply pipe, and the water supply pipe is communicated with the water storage pipe through the water dripping hole; meanwhile, an adjusting valve for adjusting the on-off state of the water supply pipe is further arranged on the water supply pipe; in the normal water supply process, when water flow passes through the water dripping holes, part of water seeps out of the water dripping holes and directly enters the water storage pipe, and therefore heat preservation water is supplemented; compared with the prior art, automatic water replenishing of the water storage pipe is achieved through the water dripping holes, so that the water replenishing problem in the prior art is solved, and it is guaranteed that the water amount of heat preservation water always meets the requirement.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of drinking water equipment, and in particular to an antifreeze water supply device that automatically replenishes stored hot water. Background Art

[0002] In cold areas at high altitudes, faucets often freeze inside due to the low ambient temperature, making it difficult to get water. In the existing technology, some water supply devices will accumulate some insulating water inside them, and at the same time, a heating device is provided to heat the insulating water through the heating device, and then the insulating water is used to heat the water supply pipe. However, during long-term use, some of the insulating water may be lost in the form of steam during heating, causing the amount of insulating water to continue to decrease, ultimately affecting the normal use of the equipment; and in order to ensure the insulation performance of the equipment, the structure of the water supply device is relatively closed, which makes it very difficult to replenish the insulating water. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this application is to provide an antifreeze water supply device that automatically replenishes stored hot water, aiming to solve the problem of difficulty in water replenishment in the prior art.

[0004] This application achieves the above objectives through the following technical solutions:

[0005] An antifreeze water supply device for automatically replenishing stored hot water comprises a shell protection tube;

[0006] A water storage pipe is provided in the outer shell protection tube, and a water supply pipe is provided in the water storage pipe; the water storage pipe also stores insulation water for heating the water supply pipe;

[0007] A heating module is provided in the water storage pipe and is used to heat the insulation water;

[0008] A drip hole is provided on the water supply pipe, and the drip hole connects the water supply pipe with the water storage pipe; a regulating valve for adjusting its on-off state is also provided on the water supply pipe, and along the water flow output direction, the drip hole is provided on the water outlet side of the regulating valve.

[0009] Optionally, the water supply device further comprises an overflow pipe, the outlet end of the overflow pipe is emptying, and the inlet end thereof extends into the water storage pipe.

[0010] Optionally, a protective pipe connected to the outer shell protective pipe is further provided, and the outlet end of the water supply pipe passes through the water storage pipe and the protective pipe and extends to the outdoors; the protective pipe is also filled with an insulation layer.

[0011] Optionally, the water storage pipe includes a pipe body and a reducer and reducer, the large end of the reducer and reducer is connected to the pipe body in a sealed plug-in manner, and the small end of the reducer and reducer is connected to the water supply pipe in a sealed plug-in manner.

[0012] Optionally, the water storage pipe is coaxial with the outer shell protection tube, and an insulation layer is filled between the water storage pipe and the outer shell protection tube.

[0013] Optionally, a sleeve is provided in the water storage pipe, and an equipment box is provided on the outer shell protection tube. One end of the sleeve is inserted into the equipment box, and the other end extends to the bottom of the water storage pipe. A sealing head is also provided at the end of the sleeve inserted into the bottom of the water storage pipe.

[0014] Optionally, the heating module includes a heater, which is inserted into the sleeve and extends along the axis of the sleeve to the bottom of the water storage pipe; the outer shell protection tube is also provided with a solar panel electrically connected to the heater.

[0015] Optionally, the regulating valve includes a valve body, an adjusting handle and an insulating sleeve, wherein the insulating sleeve is rotatably arranged on the equipment box, one end of the insulating sleeve is connected to the adjusting handle, and the other end thereof passes through the equipment box and is connected to the valve body; the valve body is connected to the water supply pipe.

[0016] Optionally, a shielding cover is further provided on the device box, and a limiting slot is further provided on the shielding cover. The adjustment handle is located inside the shielding cover, and the operating end of the adjustment handle passes through the limiting slot and extends out of the shielding cover.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The present application includes an outer shell protection tube, wherein a water storage tube is coaxially arranged inside the outer shell protection tube, and a water supply tube is arranged inside the water storage tube. At the same time, the water storage tube also stores heat-insulating water for heating the water supply tube, and the water storage tube also contains a heating module for heating the heat-insulating water; a drip hole is provided on the water supply tube, and the drip hole connects the water supply tube with the water storage tube; at the same time, a regulating valve is also provided on the outer shell protection tube, and the regulating valve is connected to the water supply tube to control the on-off state of the water supply tube;

[0019] When in use, the water supply pipe is opened through the regulating valve. Due to the heating of the insulation water, the water supply pipe can supply water normally to the outside. When the water flows through the drip hole, due to the water pressure, some water will seep out of the drip hole. Since the drip hole is connected to the water storage pipe, the seeped water drops will directly enter the water storage pipe, thereby replenishing the insulation water;

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present application ensures that the insulation water in the water storage pipe can be replenished every time water is delivered to the outside through the provision of a drip hole, and the above-mentioned water replenishment operation process does not require human intervention and operation, thereby solving the water replenishment problem in the prior art and ensuring that the amount of insulation water always meets the requirements; at the same time, since the automatic water replenishment operation does not require human intervention, it can minimize the difficulty of maintenance and operation and improve the convenience of equipment use;

[0021] Secondly, the present application can realize the automatic water replenishment operation of the water storage pipe through the drip hole, which does not require the installation of additional components, simplifies the structure of the equipment as much as possible, and reduces the cost of the entire water supply device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an antifreeze water supply device for automatically replenishing stored hot water provided in Embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 An exploded view of an antifreeze water supply device for automatically replenishing stored hot water provided in embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0024] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of an antifreeze water supply device for automatically replenishing hot water storage provided in embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of part B in the middle.

[0027] Figure markings: 1-shell protection tube, 2-water storage pipe, 3-water supply pipe, 4-insulated water, 5-drip hole, 6-regulating valve, 7-overflow pipe, 8-protective pipe, 9-insulation layer, 10-sleeve, 11-equipment box, 12-sealing head, 13-heater, 14-solar panel, 15-shielding cover, 16-limiting groove, 201-tube body, 202-large and small heads, 601-valve body, 602-adjusting handle, 603-insulation sleeve.

[0028] The purpose, features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0031] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connection" and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can mean fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0033] Implementation Method 1

[0034] Reference Figures 1 to 5This embodiment, as an optional embodiment of the present application, discloses an antifreeze water supply device for automatically replenishing stored hot water, including a shell protection tube 1, which is a hollow pipe structure; a water storage pipe 2 and a water supply pipe 3 are also provided in the shell protection tube 1, wherein the water storage pipe 2 includes a tube body 201 and a reducer 202, along the axial direction of the shell protection tube 1, the reducer 202 is provided at the bottom of the shell protection tube 1, the tube body 201 is coaxially arranged with the shell protection tube 1, and the bottom end of the tube body 201 is sealed and plugged with the large end of the reducer 202;

[0035] The water supply pipe 3 is arranged in the water storage pipe 2, and the water supply pipe 3 is coaxially arranged with the water storage pipe 2. Along the axis of the outer shell protection tube 1, the inlet end of the water storage pipe 2 extends toward the side of the reducer 202. At the same time, the water supply pipe 3 is connected to the small end of the reducer 202 by a sealed plug connection;

[0036] That is, the outer surface of the water supply pipe 3 is in close contact with the inner surface of the small end of the reducer 202, while the outer surface of the water storage pipe 2 is in close contact with the inner surface of the large end of the reducer 202;

[0037] The cavity between the water storage pipe 2 and the outer shell protection pipe 1 is filled with an insulation layer 9, and the cavity between the water supply pipe 3 and the water storage pipe 2 is filled with insulation water 4; wherein the insulation layer 9 is made of insulation materials such as foamed polyurethane, rubber and plastic;

[0038] Furthermore, the water supply device further includes a protective tube 8, one end of which is plugged and connected to the outer shell protective tube 1 along the radial direction of the outer shell protective tube 1. At the same time, a communicating hole is provided on the outer shell protective tube 1, and a communicating hole is also provided on the tube body 201 of the water storage tube 2, and the two communicating holes are coaxially arranged;

[0039] The water supply pipe 3 includes two sections, one of which is arranged in the water storage pipe 2 along the axis of the outer shell protection pipe 1, and the other is coaxially arranged in the protection pipe 8. The protection pipe 8 is also provided with an insulation layer 9, which wraps the water supply pipe 3 arranged in the protection pipe 8.

[0040] One end of the water supply pipe 3 provided in the protective pipe 8 extends outside the room through the protective pipe 8 to supply water to the outside, and the other end of the pipe passes through the connecting hole and is inserted into the water storage pipe 2;

[0041] Furthermore, the water supply device also includes a regulating valve 6, which includes a valve body 601, an adjusting handle 602 and an insulating sleeve 603, wherein the water inlet end of the valve body 601 is connected to the water supply pipe 3 arranged in the water storage pipe 2, and the water outlet end of the valve body 601 is connected to the water supply pipe 3 arranged in the protective tube 8, the adjusting handle 602 is located outside the outer shell protective tube 1, and the insulating sleeve 603 is rotatably arranged on the outer shell protective tube 1, one end of which is connected to the adjusting handle 602, and the other end of which is connected to the valve core on the valve body 601.

[0042] Furthermore, the water supply device further includes an overflow pipe 7, one end of which passes through the protective pipe 8 and communicates with the external environment, that is, one end of the overflow pipe 7 is empty, and the other end of the overflow pipe 7 passes through the communicating hole and is inserted into the water storage pipe 2;

[0043] It should be noted that a warning line for the heat preservation water 4 is provided in the water storage pipe 2, and the inlet end of the overflow pipe 7 needs to be located 1-3 cm below the warning line or at the same level as the warning line;

[0044] Furthermore, a drip hole 5 is provided on the water supply pipe 3 arranged in the protective pipe 8. It should be noted that, in the protective pipe 8, the water supply pipe 3 is arranged horizontally, and the inlet end of the water supply pipe is inserted into the water storage pipe 2 and connected to the regulating valve. The drip hole 5 is provided at one end of the water supply pipe 3 located in the water storage pipe 2 to ensure that the drip hole is connected to the internal space of the water storage pipe 2, and the replenished heated water directly enters the water storage pipe 2. In the vertical direction, the drip hole 5 is provided on the bottom surface of the water supply pipe 3, that is, the drip hole 5 is vertically downward. Preferably, the axis of the drip hole 5 forms an angle of 45° with the vertical direction;

[0045] Furthermore, a sleeve 10 is further provided in the water storage pipe 2, and the sleeve 10 is arranged along the axial direction of the water storage pipe 2. A device box 11 is also provided on the top of the outer shell protection tube 1; the bottom end of the sleeve 10 extends along the axis of the water storage pipe 2 to the bottom of the water storage pipe 2, and a plug 12 is also provided at the bottom end of the sleeve 10 to prevent the insulation water 4 from entering the sleeve 10;

[0046] The water supply device further includes a heating module, which includes a heater 13. The heater 13 is inserted into the sleeve 10 and extends along the axis of the sleeve 10 to the bottom of the water storage pipe 2.

[0047] A solar panel 14 is also provided on the top of the shell protection tube 1, and the power transmission line of the solar panel 14 is electrically connected to the heater 13. The heater 13 is preferably a heating element such as a heating rod or a heating tape;

[0048] Furthermore, a shielding cover 15 is provided on the top of the device box 11, and a limiting groove 16 is provided on the shielding cover 15. The adjustment handle 602 is located in the shielding cover 15, and the operating end of the adjustment handle 602 passes through the limiting groove 16 and extends out of the shielding cover 15;

[0049] The limiting groove 16 can limit the rotation range of the regulating handle 602, thereby preventing the valve body 601 from being excessively rotated, thereby extending the service life of the regulating valve 6;

[0050] Compared with the prior art, the present application ensures that the insulation water in the water storage pipe can be replenished every time water is delivered to the outside through the provision of a drip hole, and the above-mentioned water replenishment operation process does not require human intervention and operation, thereby solving the water replenishment problem in the prior art and ensuring that the amount of insulation water always meets the requirements; at the same time, since the automatic water replenishment operation does not require human intervention, it can minimize the difficulty of maintenance and operation and improve the convenience of equipment use;

[0051] Secondly, the present application can realize the automatic water replenishment operation of the water storage pipe through the drip hole, which does not require the installation of additional components, simplifies the structure of the equipment as much as possible, and reduces the cost of the entire water supply device.

[0052] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and do not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present application specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An antifreeze water supply device that automatically replenishes stored hot water, characterized in that: It includes a housing protection tube (1); A water storage pipe (2), the water storage pipe (2) being arranged in the outer shell protection pipe (1), a water supply pipe (3) being arranged in the water storage pipe (2); and heat-insulating water (4) for heating the water supply pipe (3) is also stored in the water storage pipe (2); A heating module, the heating module being arranged in the water storage pipe (2), and the heating module being used for heating the thermal insulation water (4); A drip hole (5) is provided on the water supply pipe (3), and the drip hole (5) connects the water supply pipe (3) with the water storage pipe (2); a regulating valve (6) for adjusting its on-off state is also provided on the water supply pipe (3), and the drip hole (5) is provided on the water outlet side of the regulating valve (6) along the water flow output direction.

2. The antifreeze water supply device for automatically replenishing hot water storage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply device further comprises an overflow pipe (7), the outlet end of the overflow pipe (7) being empty and the inlet end thereof extending into the water storage pipe (2).

3. The antifreeze water supply device for automatically replenishing hot water storage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell protection tube (1) is also provided with a protection tube (8) in communication therewith; the outlet end of the water supply tube (3) passes through the water storage tube (2) and the protection tube (8) and extends outdoors; the protection tube (8) is also filled with a heat-insulating layer (9).

4. An antifreeze water supply device for automatically replenishing hot water storage according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The water storage pipe (2) comprises a pipe body (201) and a reducer (202); the large end of the reducer (202) is connected to the pipe body (201) in a sealed plug-in manner, and the small end of the reducer (202) is connected to the water supply pipe (3) in a sealed plug-in manner.

5. The antifreeze water supply device for automatically replenishing hot water storage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage pipe (2) is coaxial with the outer shell protection pipe (1), and a heat insulation layer (9) is filled between the water storage pipe (2) and the outer shell protection pipe (1).

6. The antifreeze water supply device for automatically replenishing hot water storage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sleeve (10) is further provided in the water storage pipe (2), and a device box (11) is further provided on the outer shell protection pipe (1). One end of the sleeve (10) is inserted into the device box (11), and the other end extends to the bottom of the water storage pipe (2). A sealing head (12) is further provided at the end of the sleeve (10) inserted into the bottom of the water storage pipe (2).

7. The antifreeze water supply device for automatically replenishing stored hot water according to claim 6, characterized in that: The heating module comprises a heater (13), which is inserted into the sleeve (10) and extends along the axial direction of the sleeve (10) to the bottom of the water storage pipe (2); and a solar cell panel (14) electrically connected to the heater (13) is also provided on the outer shell protection tube (1).

8. The antifreeze water supply device for automatically replenishing stored hot water according to claim 6, characterized in that: The regulating valve (6) comprises a valve body (601), an adjusting handle (602) and a heat-insulating sleeve (603); the heat-insulating sleeve (603) is rotatably arranged on the device box (11); one end of the heat-insulating sleeve (603) is connected to the adjusting handle (602), and the other end thereof passes through the device box (11) and is connected to the valve body (601); the valve body (601) is connected to the water supply pipe (3).

9. The antifreeze water supply device for automatically replenishing stored hot water according to claim 8, characterized in that: The device box (11) is further provided with a shielding cover (15), and the shielding cover (15) is further provided with a limiting slot (16). The adjustment handle (602) is located in the shielding cover (15), and the operating end of the adjustment handle (602) passes through the limiting slot (16) and extends out of the shielding cover (15).