Hot water air energy heat pump capable of enhancing auxiliary electric energy
By employing automatic triggering and anti-blocking mechanisms, the energy waste and outlet blockage issues of air source heat pump systems during rainy and snowy weather are resolved, achieving energy saving and efficient operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422618172.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing air source heat pump systems cannot effectively control unit operation during rainy or snowy weather, resulting in energy waste and easy clogging of the water outlet.
An automatic triggering mechanism and an anti-clogging mechanism were designed. The sponge block becomes heavy and blocks the water outlet in rainy or snowy weather, triggering the air source heat pump to work. It automatically recovers in sunny weather and combines solar heating. The anti-clogging mechanism cleans the water outlet with gears and brushes to prevent blockage.
It achieves energy saving in rainy and snowy weather, automatically controls the operation of the air source heat pump, prevents water outlet blockage, and improves the system's operating efficiency and energy-saving effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air source heat pump technology, specifically to an air source heat pump for enhanced auxiliary electric water heating. Background Technology
[0002] Air source heat pumps utilize the heat in the air to generate heat energy, providing a large volume of hot water, high water pressure, and constant temperature for the whole family's different hot water, heating, and cooling needs 24 hours a day. They also have the advantage of low energy consumption and are often used in conjunction with solar panels to reduce electricity usage.
[0003] Utility model publication CN206469500U discloses an air-source heat pump-assisted solar central hot water system, including a water tank. A cold water supply pipe is installed at the top of the water tank, and a hot water outlet pipe is installed at the bottom. A solar collector is connected to one side of the water tank via two connecting pipes, and an air-source heat pump unit is connected to the other side of the water tank. The top of the water tank is connected to the outlet of the air-source heat pump unit via an air-source water outlet pipe, and the bottom of the water tank is connected to the inlet of the air-source heat pump unit via an air-source water inlet pipe. The air-source water inlet pipe is equipped with... The circulating pump described in the aforementioned application involves rainwater and snow falling into a water storage box during rainy or snowy weather. As water accumulates in the box, the weight of the water presses it down, causing a touch switch to contact a contact block, thus closing the switch. This allows the air-source heat pump unit to work in conjunction with the solar collector to heat the water. The rainwater and snowmelt flow out through the outlet pipe after falling into the storage box. Rainwater only accumulates in the storage box when the amount of rainwater exceeds the drainage speed of the outlet pipe. When the rain is light, the water does not easily accumulate in the storage box, making the storage box heavier and potentially failing to effectively control the air-source heat pump unit. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an enhanced auxiliary electric energy hot water air source heat pump, solving the problems mentioned in the background section. To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: An enhanced auxiliary electric energy hot water air source heat pump includes a water tank. A cold water supply pipe is provided on the side of the water tank. A solar collector is connected to the side of the water tank near the cold water supply pipe via a connecting pipe. A gas source inlet pipe and a gas source outlet pipe are connected through and fixedly connected to the side of the water tank away from the solar collector. A circulation pump is provided at the middle of the gas source inlet pipe. The ends of the gas source inlet pipe and the gas source outlet pipe away from the water tank are connected to an air source heat pump unit. A base plate is fixedly connected to the side of the air source heat pump unit. A controller and a compression spring are fixedly connected to the top of the base plate. A touch switch is connected to the top of the controller via an electrical wire. The compression spring is located away from the base plate. A sleeve is fixedly connected to the end of the casing, and a contact block is fixedly connected inside the sleeve. An automatic triggering mechanism is provided at the top of the sleeve. The automatic triggering mechanism includes a housing, which is fixedly connected to the top of the sleeve. A water outlet is provided on the side of the housing. A support rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing. A fixed plate is fixedly connected to the support rod. A sliding plate is slidably connected to the support rod. A sponge block is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding plate. A return spring is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed plate. The end of the return spring away from the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding plate. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding plate. A blocking block is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod away from the sliding plate. An anti-clogging mechanism is provided on the side of the housing.
[0005] Preferably, the anti-blocking mechanism includes a rotating rod and a gear. The rotating rod is rotatably connected to the side of the housing, and the gear is fixedly connected to the side of the blocking block. A gear is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod, and a brush is fixedly connected to the other end of the rotating rod. The rotation of the gear drives the rotating rod to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating rod drives the brush to rotate.
[0006] Preferably, the connecting rod is L-shaped, and the blocking block is initially located above the water outlet. When the sliding plate moves downward, it will drive the blocking block to move downward through the connecting rod, and the blocking block will move downward to the water outlet.
[0007] Preferably, the blocking block is attached to the inner wall of the tank, and the size of the blocking block is larger than the water outlet. When the blocking block moves downward to the water outlet, it will block the water outlet, preventing the water in the tank from flowing out through the water outlet.
[0008] Preferably, the rack and gear are close together, and the teeth on the gear can mesh with the teeth on the rack. The downward movement of the blocking block will cause the rack to move downward and mesh with the gear, causing the gear to rotate.
[0009] Preferably, the brush head is attached to the outer wall of the housing, and the brush is close to the water outlet. When the brush rotates with the rotating rod, the brush head will brush the water outlet to clean it and prevent blockage.
[0010] This invention provides an enhanced auxiliary electric energy hot water air source heat pump. It has the following beneficial effects:
[0011] (1) This application has an automatic triggering mechanism, which makes the sponge block absorb water and become heavier in rainy or snowy weather, causing the blocking block to move downward and block the water outlet. At this time, the rain and snow accumulate in the box and become heavier, triggering the touch switch to start the air source heat pump and work with the solar collector to heat the water. When the weather is sunny, the water on the sponge block evaporates and becomes lighter, the water outlet reopens, the water in the box flows out and becomes lighter, the air source heat pump unit no longer works, and only the solar collector heats the water, thus saving energy.
[0012] (2) This application has an anti-blocking mechanism, which enables the rotating rod to rotate during the downward and upward movement of the blocking block. The rotation of the rotating rod drives the brush to rotate and clean the water outlet, thus preventing the water outlet from becoming blocked. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic triggering mechanism of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-blocking mechanism of this utility model.
[0017] In the diagram: 1. Water tank; 2. Cold water supply pipe; 3. Connecting pipe; 4. Solar collector; 5. Hot water outlet pipe; 6. Gas source water outlet pipe; 7. Gas source water inlet pipe; 8. Circulating pump; 9. Air source heat pump unit; 10. Base plate; 11. Controller; 12. Touch switch; 13. Compression spring; 14. Sleeve; 15. Touch block; 16. Automatic triggering mechanism; 161. Box body; 162. Support rod; 163. Fixing plate; 164. Sliding plate; 165. Sponge block; 166. Return spring; 167. Connecting rod; 168. Blocking block; 169. Water outlet; 17. Anti-clogging mechanism; 171. Rotating rod; 172. Gear; 173. Brush; 174. Gear bar. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0019] Example 1
[0020] Please see Figure 1-3 An enhanced auxiliary electric power hot water air source heat pump includes a water tank 1. A cold water supply pipe 2 is provided on the side of the water tank 1. A solar collector 4 is connected to the side of the water tank 1 near the cold water supply pipe 2 via a connecting pipe 3. A hot water outlet pipe 5 is provided at the bottom of the water tank 1. A gas source inlet pipe 7 and a gas source outlet pipe 6 are connected and fixedly connected to the side of the water tank 1 away from the solar collector 4. A circulation pump 8 is provided in the middle of the gas source inlet pipe 7. The ends of the gas source inlet pipe 7 and the gas source outlet pipe 6 away from the water tank 1 are connected to an air source heat pump unit 9. The side of the air source heat pump unit 9... A base plate 10 is fixedly connected. A controller 11 and a compression spring 13 are fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 10. A touch switch 12 is wired to the top of the controller 11. A sleeve 14 is fixedly connected to the end of the compression spring 13 away from the base plate 10. A touch block 15 is fixedly connected inside the sleeve 14. An automatic triggering mechanism 16 is provided at the top of the sleeve 14. The automatic triggering mechanism 16 includes a housing 161, which is fixedly connected to the top of the sleeve 14. A water outlet 169 is opened on the side of the housing 161. A component is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inside of the housing 161. A support rod 162 is provided, to which a fixed plate 163 is fixedly connected. A sliding plate 164 is slidably connected to the support rod 162. A sponge block 165 is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding plate 164. A return spring 166 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed plate 163. The end of the return spring 166 away from the fixed plate 163 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding plate 164. A connecting rod 167 is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding plate 164. A blocking block 168 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod 167 away from the sliding plate 164. The connecting rod 167 is L-shaped. In its initial state, the blocking block 168 is located above the outlet 169. When the sliding plate 164 moves downward, it will drive the blocking block 168 downward through the connecting rod 167. When the blocking block 168 moves downward, it will move to the outlet 169. The blocking block 168 fits against the inner wall of the tank 161. The size of the blocking block 168 is larger than the outlet 169. When the blocking block 168 moves downward to the outlet 169, it will block the outlet 169, preventing the water in the tank 161 from flowing out through the outlet 169. An anti-blocking mechanism 17 is provided on the side of the tank 161.
[0021] In use, when encountering rain or snow, the rain or snow falling on the sponge block 165 will wet it. The wet sponge block 165 becomes heavier, causing the sliding plate 164 to move downwards. The return spring 166 gradually tightens, the sliding plate 164 moves downwards, causing the connecting rod 167 to move downwards, and the connecting rod 167 moves downwards, causing the blocking block 168 to move downwards. When the blocking block 168 moves downwards to the outlet 169, it blocks the outlet 169, preventing water from flowing out of the tank 161. At this time, rainwater accumulates inside the tank 161, making it heavier. This increased weight causes the sleeve 14 to move downwards, and the compression spring 13 gradually tightens. When the sleeve 14 moves downward, the internal contact block 15 contacts the touch switch 12, which activates the air source heat pump unit 9 via the controller 11 to heat the water. When the weather is sunny, the water on the sponge block 165 evaporates and becomes lighter. The return spring 166 rebounds, causing the sliding plate 164 to move upward and return to its original position. The blocking block 168 moves upward and opens the water outlet 169, allowing the water in the tank 161 to drain through the water outlet 169 and become lighter. The compression spring 13 rebounds, causing the sleeve 14 to move upward and return to its original position. The contact block 15 leaves the touch switch 12. At this time, the air source heat pump unit 9 no longer works and only heats the water through the solar collector 4, effectively saving energy.
[0022] Example 2
[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 Based on Embodiment 1, the anti-blocking mechanism 17 includes a rotating rod 171 and a rack 174. The rotating rod 171 is rotatably connected to the side of the housing 161, and the rack 174 is fixedly connected to the side of the blocking block 168. A gear 172 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod 171. The rack 174 is close to the gear 172, and the teeth on the gear 172 can mesh with the teeth on the rack 174. When the blocking block 168 moves downward, it will cause the rack 174 to move downward and mesh with the gear. Gear 172 engages, causing it to rotate. A brush 173 is fixedly connected to the other end of the rotating rod 171. The rotation of gear 172 drives the rotating rod 171 to rotate, which in turn drives the brush 173 to rotate. The brush head of the brush 173 is in contact with the outer wall of the housing 161, and its brush 173 is close to the water outlet 169. When the brush 173 rotates with the rotating rod 171, its brush head will brush the water outlet 169, cleaning the water outlet 169 and preventing blockage.
[0024] In use, based on Embodiment 1, when the blocking block 168 moves downward, it will drive the rack 174 to move downward and mesh with the gear 172, causing the gear 172 to rotate. The rotation of the gear 172 will drive the rotating rod 171 to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating rod 171 will drive the brush 173 to rotate. When the brush 173 follows the rotation of the rotating rod 171, its brush head will brush the water outlet 169, cleaning the water outlet 169 and preventing blockage from affecting drainage.
[0025] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An enhanced auxiliary electric energy hot water air source heat pump, comprising a water tank (1), characterized in that: A cold water supply pipe (2) is provided on the side of the water tank (1). A solar collector (4) is connected to the side of the water tank (1) near the cold water supply pipe (2) via a connecting pipe (3). A hot water outlet pipe (5) is provided at the bottom of the water tank (1). A gas source inlet pipe (7) and a gas source outlet pipe (6) are connected through and fixed to the side of the water tank (1) away from the solar collector (4). A circulation pump (8) is provided at the middle of the gas source inlet pipe (7). The gas source inlet pipe (7) and the gas source outlet pipe (6) are located away from the water tank (1). The end is connected to an air source heat pump unit (9). A base plate (10) is fixedly connected to the side of the air source heat pump unit (9). A controller (11) and a compression spring (13) are fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (10). A touch switch (12) is connected to the top wire of the controller (11). A sleeve (14) is fixedly connected to the end of the compression spring (13) away from the base plate (10). A touch block (15) is fixedly connected inside the sleeve (14). An automatic triggering mechanism (16) is provided on the top of the sleeve (14). The automatic triggering mechanism (16) includes a housing (161), which is fixedly connected to the top of the sleeve (14). An outlet (169) is provided on the side of the housing (161). A support rod (162) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing (161). A fixing plate (163) is fixedly connected to the support rod (162). A sliding plate (164) is slidably connected to the support rod (162). A fixed component is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding plate (164). A sponge block (165) is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed plate (163) with a return spring (166). The end of the return spring (166) away from the fixed plate (163) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding plate (164). A connecting rod (167) is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding plate (164). A blocking block (168) is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod (167) away from the sliding plate (164). An anti-blocking mechanism (17) is provided on the side of the box (161).
2. The enhanced auxiliary electric energy hot water air source heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-blocking mechanism (17) includes a rotating rod (171) and a rack (174). The rotating rod (171) is rotatably connected to the side of the housing (161), and the rack (174) is fixedly connected to the side of the blocking block (168). A gear (172) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod (171), and a brush (173) is fixedly connected to the other end of the rotating rod (171).
3. The enhanced auxiliary electric energy hot water air source heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod (167) is L-shaped, and the blocking block (168) is initially located above the water outlet (169).
4. The enhanced auxiliary electric energy hot water air source heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shielding block (168) is attached to the inner wall of the tank (161), and the size of the shielding block (168) is larger than that of the outlet (169).
5. The enhanced auxiliary electric energy hot water air source heat pump according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rack (174) is close to the gear (172), and the teeth on the gear (172) can mesh with the teeth on the rack (174).
6. The enhanced auxiliary electric energy hot water air source heat pump according to claim 2, characterized in that: The brush head of the brush (173) is attached to the outer wall of the housing (161), and the brush (173) is close to the water outlet (169).
Citation Information
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Air source heat pump assists solar energy center station apparatus
CN206469500U