High-performance phase change energy storage water tank
By employing a convenient replacement structure using wedge-shaped grooves and wedge-shaped blocks in the phase change energy storage tank, the problem of phase change material decay over time is solved, enabling quick and easy material replacement, improving maintenance efficiency and extending the service life of the tank.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423070061.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-12
AI Technical Summary
In existing high-performance phase change energy storage tanks, the phase change material degrades over time. Traditional replacement methods are complex and may damage the tank structure, affecting maintenance efficiency and service life.
A convenient phase change material replacement structure is designed. By using wedge grooves and wedge blocks in combination, and leveraging the elastic connection of tie rods and extrusion plates, the corrugated thin plate can be quickly disassembled and installed, avoiding large-scale disassembly of the water tank.
It enables rapid and easy replacement of phase change materials, improves maintenance efficiency, extends the service life of the water tank, and maintains the structural integrity of the water tank.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of energy storage tank technology, and in particular to a high-performance phase change energy storage tank. Background Technology
[0002] Phase change energy storage utilizes the heat storage and release of phase change materials by absorbing or releasing a large amount of latent heat during phase change. Phase change materials have high enthalpy values and a heat storage density per unit volume that is 2-3 times that of water. Adding energy storage units containing phase change materials to a water tank can increase the water tank's heat capacity.
[0003] Regarding the aforementioned technologies, the inventors believe that high-performance phase change energy storage tanks achieve efficient energy storage and release through the heat absorption and release processes of phase change materials. However, in practical applications, the performance of phase change materials gradually deteriorates over time and needs to be replaced to maintain the energy storage efficiency of the tank. Traditional phase change material replacement methods are often complex, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, and may damage the tank structure. Therefore, designing a convenient phase change material replacement structure is of great significance for improving the maintenance efficiency of the tank and extending its service life.
[0004] The information disclosed in this background section is only intended to enhance the understanding of the background technology of this application, and therefore may include prior art that is not known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the issue of high-performance phase change energy storage tanks achieving efficient energy storage and release through the heat absorption and release processes of phase change materials, it is crucial to understand that the performance of phase change materials gradually degrades over time in practical applications, necessitating replacement to maintain the tank's energy storage efficiency. Traditional phase change material replacement methods are often complex, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, and may damage the tank structure. Therefore, designing a convenient phase change material replacement structure is of great significance for improving the maintenance efficiency and extending the service life of the tank. This application provides a high-performance phase change energy storage tank.
[0006] The high-performance phase change energy storage water tank provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A high-performance phase change energy storage water tank includes a tank body, in which multiple corrugated thin plates are disposed, each containing a phase change material. Limiting blocks are fixedly connected to the lower ends of each corrugated thin plate. Multiple rectangular cavities are formed at the bottom inner surface of the tank body, each cooperating with a limiting block. Connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the lower ends of each limiting block. An installation mechanism for the corrugated thin plates is disposed within each of the rectangular cavities.
[0008] Preferably, the installation mechanism includes wedge-shaped grooves formed in multiple connecting blocks, and wedge-shaped blocks are horizontally arranged in multiple rectangular cavities, with each wedge-shaped block cooperating with a corresponding wedge-shaped groove.
[0009] Preferably, one end of each of the plurality of wedge-shaped blocks is fixedly connected to a connecting rod, and the other end of each of the plurality of connecting rods extends through the inner wall of the corresponding rectangular cavity to one side of the box body and is fixedly connected to a pull rod.
[0010] Preferably, the other ends of the plurality of pull rods are fixedly connected to a pull plate, and the ends of the two pull plates near the box body are elastically connected to the outer wall of the box body through a plurality of connecting springs.
[0011] Preferably, each of the multiple rectangular cavities has a slidably connected extrusion plates between its left and right inner walls, the upper ends of the multiple extrusion plates abut against the lower ends of the corresponding connecting blocks, and the lower ends of the multiple extrusion plates are elastically connected to the inner bottom of the corresponding rectangular cavity through two extrusion springs.
[0012] Preferably, the lower end of the box is provided with a base, and the upper end of the box is provided with a top plate.
[0013] In summary, this application includes the following beneficial technical effects:
[0014] 1. When multiple corrugated sheets need to be replaced, pull the corresponding pull plate. When the pull plate is pulled, it will drive multiple pull rods to move, which in turn will drive the corresponding connecting rods and wedge blocks to move, so that the corresponding wedge blocks leave the corresponding wedge grooves and release the limit on multiple connecting blocks. At this time, under the elastic action of multiple compression springs, multiple compression plates will move upward quickly, quickly separating the two fixed structures. Then, the corresponding corrugated sheet can be pulled out.
[0015] 2. When multiple corrugated sheets need to be installed, simply insert the connecting block at the lower end of the corrugated sheet into the corresponding rectangular cavity. When the connecting block passes the corresponding wedge block, it will push the wedge block to move. When the wedge block reaches the wedge groove, it will be engaged in the corresponding wedge groove due to the elastic action of the connecting spring, thus completing the installation. This enables quick and easy replacement of multiple phase change materials without disassembling or making large-scale modifications to the entire water tank.
[0016] 3. Multiple extrusion plates will also be pushed down, causing multiple extrusion springs to be in a compressed state. Under the elastic action of the extrusion springs, the extrusion plates will give the connecting block an upward force. In conjunction with the limiting of the wedge block, the connecting block can be more tightly limited, thereby making the installation of multiple corrugated thin plates more stable. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the application embodiment;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the application;
[0019] Figure 3 This is an example of the application. Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A.
[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Box body; 2. Top plate; 3. Base; 4. Pull rod; 5. Pull plate; 6. Connecting spring; 7. Corrugated sheet; 8. Limiting block; 9. Rectangular cavity; 10. Connecting block; 11. Extrusion plate; 12. Extrusion spring; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Wedge block; 15. Wedge groove. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The following is combined with Figure 1-3 This application is described in further detail.
[0022] This application discloses a high-performance phase change energy storage water tank. (Refer to...) Figure 1-3 A high-performance phase change energy storage water tank includes a tank body 1. Multiple corrugated thin plates 7 are arranged inside the tank body 1, and each corrugated thin plate 7 contains a phase change material. The phase change material is high-performance phase change paraffin wax, which enhances heat exchange. The corrugated design of the multiple corrugated thin plates 7 further enhances heat exchange. Limiting blocks 8 are fixedly connected to the lower ends of each of the multiple corrugated thin plates 7 and the limiting blocks 8. Waterproof sealing strips are provided at the lower ends of both the multiple corrugated thin plates 7 and the limiting blocks 8. Multiple rectangular cavities 9 are opened at the bottom of the tank body 1, and each of the multiple rectangular cavities 9 cooperates with the limiting blocks 8. Connecting blocks 10 are fixedly connected to the lower ends of each of the multiple limiting blocks 8. An installation mechanism for the corrugated thin plates 7 is provided within each of the multiple rectangular cavities 9.
[0023] Reference Figure 2-3 The installation mechanism includes wedge-shaped grooves 15 formed in multiple connecting blocks 10, and wedge-shaped blocks 14 horizontally arranged in multiple rectangular cavities 9. The multiple wedge-shaped blocks 14 cooperate with the corresponding wedge-shaped grooves 15. One end of each of the multiple wedge-shaped blocks 14 is fixedly connected to a connecting rod 13. The other end of each of the multiple connecting rods 13 extends through the inner wall of the corresponding rectangular cavity 9 to one side of the housing 1 and is fixedly connected to a pull rod 4. The other end of each of the multiple pull rods 4 is fixedly connected to a pull plate 5. The ends of the two pull plates 5 near the housing 1 are elastically connected to the outer wall of the housing 1 through multiple connecting springs 6.
[0024] When multiple corrugated sheets 7 need to be replaced, pull the corresponding pull plate 5. When the pull plate 5 is pulled, it will drive multiple pull rods 4 to move, which in turn will drive the corresponding connecting rods 13 and wedge blocks 14 to move, so that the corresponding wedge blocks 14 leave the corresponding wedge grooves 15, releasing the restriction on multiple connecting blocks 10. At this time, under the elastic action of multiple compression springs 12, multiple compression plates 11 will move upward quickly, quickly separating the two fixed structures, and then the corresponding corrugated sheet 7 can be pulled out.
[0025] Multiple extrusion plates 11 will also be pushed down, causing multiple extrusion springs 12 to be in a compressed state. Under the elastic action of the extrusion springs 12, the extrusion plates 11 will give the connecting block 10 an upward force, which, in conjunction with the limiting of the wedge block 14, can make the connecting block 10 more tightly limited, thereby making the installation of multiple corrugated thin plates 7 more stable.
[0026] Reference Figure 2-3 Each of the multiple rectangular cavities 9 has a slidably connected extrusion plates 11 between its left and right inner walls. The upper ends of the multiple extrusion plates 11 abut against the lower ends of the corresponding connecting blocks 10. The lower ends of the multiple extrusion plates 11 are elastically connected to the inner bottom of the corresponding rectangular cavity 9 through two extrusion springs 12.
[0027] Reference Figure 1 The lower end of the box 1 is provided with a base 3, and the upper end of the box 1 is provided with a top plate 2.
[0028] The implementation principle of a high-performance phase change energy storage water tank in this application embodiment is as follows: During normal use, multiple wedge blocks 14 are inserted into the corresponding wedge grooves 15 to limit the multiple connecting blocks 10. When multiple corrugated thin plates 7 need to be replaced, the corresponding pull plate 5 is pulled. When the pull plate 5 is pulled, it will drive multiple pull rods 4 to move, which in turn will drive the corresponding connecting rods 13 and wedge blocks 14 to move, so that the corresponding wedge blocks 14 leave the corresponding wedge grooves 15 and release the limitation on the multiple connecting blocks 10. At this time, under the elastic action of multiple compression springs 12, multiple compression plates 11 will move upward quickly, quickly separating the two fixed structures, and then the corresponding corrugated thin plate 7 can be pulled out.
[0029] When multiple corrugated thin plates 7 need to be installed, the connecting block 10 at the lower end of the corrugated thin plate 7 is directly inserted into the corresponding rectangular cavity 9. When the connecting block 10 passes the corresponding wedge block 14, it will abut the wedge block 14 and move. When the wedge block 14 reaches the wedge groove 15, it will be engaged in the corresponding wedge groove 15 by the elastic action of the connecting spring 6, thus completing the installation. This enables the quick and easy replacement of multiple phase change materials without disassembling or making large-scale modifications to the entire water tank.
[0030] During the above process, multiple extrusion plates 11 will also be pushed down, causing multiple extrusion springs 12 to be in a compressed state. Under the elastic action of the extrusion springs 12, the extrusion plates 11 will give the connecting block 10 an upward force, which, in conjunction with the limiting of the wedge block 14, can make the connecting block 10 more tightly limited, thereby making the installation of multiple corrugated thin plates 7 more stable.
[0031] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.
[0032] Secondly: The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.
[0033] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0034] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A high-performance phase change energy storage water tank, comprising a tank body (1), characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with multiple corrugated thin plates (7), each of which contains a phase change material. Each of the corrugated thin plates (7) is fixedly connected to a limiting block (8) at its lower end. The bottom of the housing (1) is provided with multiple rectangular cavities (9), each of which cooperates with the limiting block (8). Each of the limiting blocks (8) is fixedly connected to a connecting block (10) at its lower end. Each of the rectangular cavities (9) is provided with an installation mechanism for the corrugated thin plates (7).
2. The high-performance phase change energy storage water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation mechanism includes wedge-shaped grooves (15) formed in multiple connecting blocks (10), and wedge-shaped blocks (14) are horizontally arranged in multiple rectangular cavities (9), with each wedge-shaped block (14) cooperating with the corresponding wedge-shaped groove (15).
3. The high-performance phase change energy storage water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of each of the multiple wedge blocks (14) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (13), and the other end of each of the multiple connecting rods (13) extends through the inner wall of the corresponding rectangular cavity (9) to one side of the box body (1) and is fixedly connected to a pull rod (4).
4. A high-performance phase change energy storage water tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: The other ends of the multiple pull rods (4) are fixedly connected to pull plates (5), and the ends of the two pull plates (5) near the box body (1) are elastically connected to the outer wall of the box body (1) through multiple connecting springs (6).
5. A high-performance phase change energy storage water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the rectangular cavities (9) has a slidably connected extrusion plates (11) between its left and right inner walls. The upper ends of the extrusion plates (11) abut against the lower ends of the corresponding connecting blocks (10). The lower ends of the extrusion plates (11) are elastically connected to the inner bottom of the corresponding rectangular cavity (9) through two extrusion springs (12).
6. A high-performance phase change energy storage water tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower end of the box (1) is provided with a base (3), and the upper end of the box (1) is provided with a top plate (2).