Assembly type ground source heat pump exploring tube

By designing an assembled ground-source heat pump probe and utilizing bolt connections and rotating detection components, the complex problem of ground-source heat pump pipeline detection is solved, rapid leakage and crack detection is achieved, and the maintenance efficiency and stability of the system are improved.

CN223426161UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-10ZHEJIANG ZHURONG ENVIRONMENTAL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422909863.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-28
Publication Date
2025-10-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-28

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Technical Problem

The existing ground source heat pump pipeline inspection is complex, and leakage accidents are difficult to detect, affecting the normal use of the system.

Method used

An assembled ground source heat pump probe is designed. The probe is connected to the ground source heat pump pipeline by bolts through the first shell and the second shell. It is installed at any position of the ground source heat pump pipeline. It is equipped with a rotation detection component, including a gear and an inner gear ring. It is driven by a servo motor and combined with a temperature sensor and an eddy current sensor for all-round detection.

Benefits of technology

It achieves rapid detection of pipeline leaks and cracks, improves maintenance response time, reduces losses, and ensures the stable operation of the ground source heat pump system.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an assembly type ground source heat pump exploring tube which comprises a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell are spliced into a sleeve, the cross section contours of the first shell and the second shell are both in an arc shape, and the first shell and the second shell are connected into a whole through bolts. One end of the first shell and one end of the second shell are each provided with a containing part, a rotation detection assembly is detachably arranged in each containing part and comprises a gear and an inner gear ring, the gears are connected with the inner gear rings in a meshed mode, and rotatably-connected supports are installed on the two sides of the gears; a servo motor used for driving the gear to rotate is fixedly installed on any support. The first shell body and the second shell body are connected through bolts and can be conveniently installed at any position of a ground source heat pump pipeline, and when pipeline leakage occurs, the probe pipe can be rapidly disassembled, and the response time of repairing is prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of probe pipes, in particular to an assembled ground source heat pump probe pipe. Background Art

[0002] Geothermal heat pump technology, invented by Austrians in the 1980s, offers a valuable opportunity to maximize the use of natural heat and cooling while reducing electricity and other energy consumption. With China's increasing emphasis on energy conservation and emission reduction, geothermal heat pump technology has seen strong growth in China. Initially used in high-end residential buildings such as villas, geothermal heat pumps have recently gained widespread adoption in large public buildings.

[0003] A ground-source heat pump system is a central air conditioning system that provides cooling, heating, and domestic hot water to buildings at low operating costs. It boasts significant environmental and energy-saving advantages. The ground below the surface (6 meters below ground) has a relatively constant temperature, 20°C higher than the average outdoor temperature in winter, making it an excellent low-temperature heat source. In summer, it averages 12°C lower than the outdoor temperature, making it an excellent heat sink with high heat capacity and renewable energy. As early as the 1930s, Europe pioneered the innovative invention and use of ground-source heat pump central air conditioning systems, combining modern heat pump technology with ground temperature. Because the ground temperature is relatively constant, ground-source heat pump central air conditioning systems can achieve approximately 40% energy savings compared to air-source heat pumps. In winter, the system absorbs low-grade heat energy from the subsoil and raises it to high-grade heat energy to heat the building, while also storing cold energy in the subsoil for summer cooling. In summer, the system transfers heat from the building to the subsoil, achieving summer cooling while also storing heat in the ground for winter use.

[0004] Geothermal heat pumps are extremely durable, with very few moving parts. All components are either buried underground or installed indoors, shielding them from harsh outdoor weather. Therefore, they are maintenance-free air conditioning and heating systems, saving maintenance costs. However, because most of the piping is buried underground, leaks can be difficult to detect. Therefore, a prefabricated geothermal heat pump probe is required to inspect the underground piping and ensure proper operation. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the problem of complex detection of ground source heat pump pipelines in the existing technology, the utility model provides a ground source heat pump probe, which is connected by a first shell and a second shell through bolts, and can be easily installed at any position of the ground source heat pump pipeline. In addition, when a pipeline leak occurs, the probe can be quickly removed to improve the repair response time; one end of the first shell and the second shell are each provided with a receiving portion, and a rotating detection component is fixedly connected to the receiving portion. The rotating detection component will rotate around the axis of the ground source heat pump pipeline for detection, which can detect whether there is a leak in the pipeline and whether there is a crack in the pipeline, and there is a risk of leakage.

[0006] The utility model adopts the following technical solutions.

[0007] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0008] An assembled ground-source heat pump probe comprises a first shell and a second shell assembled with the first shell to form a sleeve, wherein the cross-sectional profiles of the first shell and the second shell are both arc-shaped, and the first shell and the second shell are connected as a whole by bolts;

[0009] One end of each of the first and second housings is provided with a housing portion, wherein a rotation detection assembly is detachably disposed in the housing portion, wherein the rotation detection assembly includes a gear and an inner gear ring, wherein the gear is meshedly connected to the inner gear ring, and a rotatably connected bracket is mounted on both sides of the gear, and a servo motor for driving the gear to rotate is fixedly mounted on any one of the brackets;

[0010] The bracket is also fixedly mounted with a temperature sensor and an eddy current sensor.

[0011] Preferably, a raised locking falcon is provided in the accommodating portion, a circular hole is provided in the inner gear ring at a position corresponding to the locking falcon, rotation grooves are provided on both sides of the inner gear ring, and the bracket is provided with a protrusion that is slidably connected to the rotation groove.

[0012] Preferably, the inner gear ring can be split into two parts in the radial direction, and both parts can be installed in the accommodating portions of the first shell and the second shell.

[0013] Preferably, both ends of the first shell and the second shell are provided with semicircular flanges, and the semicircular flanges are provided with first through holes for connecting bolts.

[0014] Preferably, outer walls of the first shell and the second shell are provided with connecting ribs protruding outward, and second through holes for connecting bolts are uniformly distributed on the connecting ribs.

[0015] Preferably, the inner walls of the first shell and the second shell are provided with thermal insulation layers, and the side of the first shell and the second shell close to each other is provided with a sealing rubber strip.

[0016] The utility model provides a kind of ground source heat pump probe pipe, by bolt connection of first shell and second shell, it is convenient to install in the arbitrary position of ground source heat pump pipeline, and when pipeline leakage occurs, probe pipe can be quickly removed, response time of repair is improved;The end of first shell and second shell is provided with containing portion, and rotating detection assembly is fixedly connected in containing portion, rotating detection assembly rotates detection around the axis of ground source heat pump pipeline, it can detect whether pipeline has leakage and whether pipeline has crack, so that pipeline can be early warning, reduce the loss caused by leakage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model or prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment or prior art description will be briefly introduced as follows, and obviously, other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor on the premise of not paying.

[0018] Figure 1 It is the use structure schematic diagram of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of first shell in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is the front view of rotating detection assembly in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of support in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] REFERENCE SIGNS:

[0023] 1, first shell;11, thermal insulation layer;12, containing portion;121, locking falcon;13, sealing rubber strip;2, second shell;31, gear;32, inner tooth ring;321, rotation groove;33, support;331, protruding block;332, temperature sensor;333, eddy current sensor;34, servo motor;4, semicircular flange;41, first through hole;5, heat pump pipeline;6, connecting rib;61, second through hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] As attached Figure 1-4 The assembled ground source heat pump probe shown includes a first shell 1 and a second shell 2 assembled with the first shell 1 to form an insulation sleeve. The cross-sectional profiles of the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 are both arc-shaped, and the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 are connected into a whole by bolts.

[0026] One end of the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 is provided with a accommodating portion 12, and a rotation detection component is detachably arranged in the accommodating portion 12. The rotation detection component includes a gear 31, which is meshed and connected with an inner gear ring 32. Rotating brackets 33 are installed on both sides of the gear 31, and a servo motor 34 for driving the gear 31 to rotate is fixedly installed on any one of the brackets 33.

[0027] The bracket 33 is also fixed with a temperature sensor 332 and an eddy current sensor 333. The temperature sensor 332 can monitor the surface temperature of the heat pump pipeline 5 in real time, while the eddy current sensor 333 can detect cracks in the heat pump pipeline 5 so that the staff can repair the damaged or broken pipeline in time.

[0028] In some embodiments, the housing 12 is provided with a raised locking protrusion 121. The inner gear ring 32 has a circular hole corresponding to the locking protrusion 121. The locking protrusion 121 locks the inner gear ring 32 in its rotation. Rotation grooves 321 are provided on both sides of the inner gear ring 32. The bracket 33 is equipped with a protrusion 331 that fits into the rotation grooves 321, allowing the bracket 33 to rotate around the axis of the inner gear ring 32. Furthermore, a sealing ring is provided on the end surface of the housing 12.

[0029] In some embodiments, the inner gear ring 32 can be split into two parts along the radial direction, and both parts can be installed in the receiving portions 12 of the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 .

[0030] In some embodiments, both ends of the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 are provided with semicircular flanges 4 , and the semicircular flanges 4 are provided with first through holes 41 for connecting bolts.

[0031] In some embodiments, the outer walls of the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 are provided with connecting ribs 6 protruding outward, and second through holes 61 for connecting bolts are uniformly distributed on the connecting ribs 6 .

[0032] In some embodiments, the inner walls of the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 are both provided with an insulation layer 11, and a sealing rubber strip 13 is provided on the side of the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 adjacent to each other. The insulation layer 11 can insulate the heat pump pipe 5 and, together with the sealing rubber strip 13, provide enhanced protection for the heat pump pipe 5.

[0033] The operating principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0034] First, place the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 on the left and right sides of the heat pump pipeline 5, and then tighten the bolts to combine the first shell 1 and the second shell 2.

[0035] The rotation detection component is then installed in the accommodating portion 12, and the servo motor 34 starts to run during the detection. Since the gear 31 is meshed and connected with the inner gear ring 321, the rotation detection component can make a circular motion around the heat pump pipeline 5. Therefore, the temperature sensor 332 and the eddy current sensor 333 on the rotation detection component can detect the oil pipeline in all directions so that the staff can know the location of the oil pipeline leakage in time. Specifically: the temperature sensor 332 can monitor the surface temperature of the heat pump pipeline 5 in real time, and the eddy current sensor 333 can detect cracks in the heat pump pipeline 5, so that the staff can repair the damaged or cracked pipeline in time.

[0036] When in use, the two accommodating parts 12 of the thermal insulation sleeves with the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 spliced ​​together can be installed in directions facing each other, so that both ends of the rotation detection component can be fixed, which improves the stability of use. At the same time, the sealing ring on the end face of the accommodating part 12 is used to improve the sealing performance and prevent water vapor from eroding the sensor. Figure 1 shown.

[0037] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. A person skilled in the art will be able to make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An assembled ground source heat pump probe, characterized in that: The first shell and the second shell are connected to form a sleeve. The cross-sectional profiles of the first shell and the second shell are both arc-shaped. The first shell and the second shell are connected to form a whole by bolts. One end of each of the first and second housings is provided with a housing portion, wherein a rotation detection assembly is detachably disposed in the housing portion, wherein the rotation detection assembly includes a gear and an inner gear ring, wherein the gear is meshedly connected to the inner gear ring, and a rotatably connected bracket is mounted on both sides of the gear, and a servo motor for driving the gear to rotate is fixedly mounted on any one of the brackets; The bracket is also fixedly mounted with a temperature sensor and an eddy current sensor.

2. The assembled ground source heat pump probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: A raised locking falcon is provided in the accommodating portion, a circular hole is provided at a position corresponding to the locking falcon on the inner gear ring, rotation grooves are provided on both sides of the inner gear ring, and the bracket is provided with a protrusion that is slidably connected to the rotation groove.

3. The assembled ground source heat pump probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner gear ring can be split into two parts along the radial direction, and both parts can be installed in the accommodating portions of the first shell and the second shell.

4. The assembled ground source heat pump probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the first shell and the second shell are provided with semicircular flanges, and the semicircular flanges are provided with first through holes for connecting bolts.

5. The assembled ground source heat pump probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer walls of the first shell and the second shell are provided with connecting ribs protruding outward, and the connecting ribs are uniformly provided with second through holes for connecting bolts.

6. The assembled ground source heat pump probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of the first shell and the second shell are both provided with a heat-insulating layer, and a sealing rubber strip is provided on the side where the first shell and the second shell are close to each other.